How to Detect & Remove PrivacyWarrior
What's PrivacyWarrior?
PrivacyWarrior is a rogue registry cleaner offering fake privacy protection. PrivacyWarrior promises to clean your computer of naughty files (you know, that IE cache full of YouPorn.com files – just for example). PrivacyWarrior may spread with trojans, or you can get duped into downloading PrivacyWarrior from PrivacyWarrior.com. Once you’ve got PrivacyWarrior, PrivacyWarrior pops up annoying messages and runs fake scans.
The only thing PrivacyWarrior removes is $30 from your credit card line. Uninstall PrivacyWarrior, and next time you’ve been having too much fun online just clear your IE history.
Do I Have PrivacyWarrior?
You can search your computer manually, but it might take hours to find PrivacyWarrior’s hidden files. To save time, I recommend you automatically scan your PC for PrivacyWarrior and other spyware. Why not? It’s free.
Free PrivacyWarrior Scan, with SpyHunter
You can easily detect PrivacyWarrior with SpyHunter’s FREE spyware scanner. And if you’re really infected with PrivacyWarrior, you can buy the full version of SpyHunter to remove PrivacyWarrior and other spyware. Or you can use my instructions below and remove PrivacyWarrior for free.
I’m a big fan of SpyHunter. Here’s why: SpyHunter offers live support on the phone, and if SpyHunter doesn’t automatically remove PrivacyWarrior, you can get a custom fix for your computer.
How to Remove PrivacyWarrior
Your best protection against PrivacyWarrior is to remove PrivacyWarrior processes, registry keys, DLLs, and other files ASAP.
Get Rid of PrivacyWarrior Manually
Manual removal of any spyware can be difficult. When you manually remove PrivacyWarrior, you have to fiddle with your registry and risk destroying your PC. It’s highly recommended you use an automatic spyware scanner to make sure you’re infected with PrivacyWarrior. Also, I recommend you backup your system any time before editing your registry.
To remove PrivacyWarrior manually, you need to delete PrivacyWarrior files. Not sure how to delete PrivacyWarrior files? Click here, and I’ll tell you. Otherwise, go ahead and…
Stop PrivacyWarrior processes:
%program_files%\common files\privacywarrior\stm.exe
installer_sbd_en.exe
installer_sbd_en.exe
stm.exe
%program_files%\common files\privacywarrior\stm.exe
ih.exe
support.exe
gdcw.exe
gdcpatch.exe
gdc.exe
Get rid of PrivacyWarrior files:
%common_programs%\privacywarrior\privacywarrior manual.lnk
%common_programs%\privacywarrior\privacywarrior web page.lnk
%common_programs%\privacywarrior\privacywarrior.lnk
%common_programs%\privacywarrior\uninstall privacywarrior.lnk
%desktopdirectory%\privacywarrior.lnk
%profile%\application data\privacywarrior\abbr
%profile%\application data\privacywarrior\actn_email
%profile%\application data\privacywarrior\actn_name
%profile%\application data\privacywarrior\actn_order_id
%profile%\application data\privacywarrior\prod_code
%program_files%\privacywarrior\config.ini
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\7-zip compression pgm.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\absoluteftp.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\acdsee32.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\acoustica cd label maker.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\ad-aware se.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\adaptec easy cd creator v4.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\adaptec’s audio cd.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\addsoft.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\addweb 3.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\adobe acrobat reader v3.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\adobe acrobat reader v3.1.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\adobe acrobat reader v4.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\adobe acrobat reader v5.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\adobe acrobat reader v6.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\adobe acrobat reader v7.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\adobe photoshop v5.0 le.scr
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%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\adobe photoshop v7.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\advanced disk catalog.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\advanced mp3 catalog.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\advanced password recovery.scr
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%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\albatros adgview.scr
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%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\aol - spool.scr
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%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\axialis media browser.scr
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%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\crt 2.x.scr
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%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\cuteftp.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\cutehtml.scr
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%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\delphi v3.scr
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%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\delphi v5.scr
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%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\divx player.scr
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%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\ebay toolbar.scr
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%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\edonkey2000.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\emule.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\enfish onespace.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\enigma browser.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\f-secure ssh 2.x.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\fix-it 2000.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\flashget.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\fotocanvas 2.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\fotostation 4.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\foxit reader.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\free download manager 1.x.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\ftp explorer.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\ftp voyager.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\fun cd.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\gator.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\geovid video to flash batch converter.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\getright explorerbar.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\getright.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\go!zilla.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\google deskbar.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\google desktop search history.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\google toolbar.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\google video player 1.x.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\gozilla.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\gravity newsreader.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\hardcopy.scr
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%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\helpwriter.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\hexworkshop.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\homesite 4.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\hotbar 3.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\hotjava browser.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\html help workshop.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\icon extractor.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\imesh.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\inoculatelt pe antivirus.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\installshield express.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\interquick.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\irfanview.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\iso buster.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\jasc animation shop 3.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\jasc paintshop pro v5.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\jasc paintshop pro v6.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft visual studio 6.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft windows paint.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft windows wordpad.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft word 2000.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft word backup files.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft works 4.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\mijenix powerdesk 4.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\mirc.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\miromedia pctv.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\mixmeister.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\morpheus.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\moviexone 1.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\mozart 4.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\ms autoroute express.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\ms word.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\mse.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\msn toolbar.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\kodak imaging.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\leapftp 2.6.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\jasc paintshop pro v7.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\jasc paintshop pro v8.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\jet photo shell.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\juno.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\k-lite codec pack.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\kazaa media desktop.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft netmeeting.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft office 2000.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft office 2003.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft office 97.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft office infopath 2003.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft office xp.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft office.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft outlook express 5.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft photo editor 3.x.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft photodraw.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft picture it publishing.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft publisher 2000.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\leechftp.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\letterbox.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\lviewpro 2.x.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\macromedia dreamweaver mx.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\macromedia dreamweaver ultradev 4.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\macromedia firework mx.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\macromedia fireworks 3.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\macromedia flash mx.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\macromedia flash player.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\macromedia flash v4.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\magic iso maker 4.6.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\mapinfo mapmarker.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\mass download.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\mastersplitter v2.1.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\mcafee virus scan.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\meda mp3 splitter.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\metapad.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\mgi photosuite se 1.x.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\mgusoft setup builder.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microangelo 98.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microangelo.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\micrografx picture publisher v7.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\micrografx picture publisher v8.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft frontpage express.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft frontpage.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft help workshop.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft html help.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft imaging.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft managemant console.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\music match jukebox.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\myway advertising.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\napster music community.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\naviscope.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\neato labels.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\nero burning rom.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\nero vision.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\net vampire 3.x.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\netants.scr
Delete PrivacyWarrior registry keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\privacywarriordownloader
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\privacywarriordownloader seekpos
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\privacywarriordownloader totalsize
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run gdcw
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run privacywarrior
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\privacywarrior
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\privacywarrior prodcode
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\privacywarrior scns
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\privacywarrior status_i
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\privacywarrior unique_id
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\privacywarrior usermail
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\privacywarrior username
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\privacywarrior abbr
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\privacywarrior installpath
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\privacywarrior orderid
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run privacywarrior
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run gdcw
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run gdcw
Remove PrivacyWarrior folders:
%profile%\application data\privacywarrior
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\messanger
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\mozilla
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\netscape
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\opera
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\windows
%program_files%\privacywarrior\gfx
%program_files%\privacywarrior\lang
%program_files%\privacywarrior\plug
%program_files%\common files\privacywarrior
%program_files%\privacywarrior
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\firefox
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\ie
Note: In any files I mention above, “%System%” is a variable referring to your PC’s System folder. Maybe you renamed it, but by default your System folder is “C:\Windows\System32″ on Windows XP, “C:\Winnt\System32″ on Windows NT/2000,” or “C:\Windows\System” on Windows 95/98/Me.
“%Program_Files%”, “%ProgramFiles%”, or “%Profile%” is a variable referring to a folder in your PC where applications that aren’t a part of your PC’s operating system are installed by default. You may have changed this folder’s name or moved it, but if you didn’t touch it, find the folder as “C:\Program Files”. If you’re having trouble finding this folder, you can locate it by looking up registry value “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ProgramFilesDir”.
Also, “%UserProfile%” is a variable referring to your current user’s profile folder. If you’re using Windows NT/2000/XP, by default this is “C:\Documents and Settings\[CURRENT USER]” (e.g., “C:\Documents and Settings\JoeSmith”).
PrivacyWarrior changed your homepage?
Click Windows Start menu > Control Panel > Internet Options. Next, under Home Page, select the General > Use Default. Type in the URL you want as your home page (e.g., “http://www.homepage.com”). Then select Apply > OK. You’ll want to open a fresh web page and make sure that your new default home page pops up.
Recommendation:
To save time and avoid risking destroying your computer, I highly recommend you use a spyware scanner, such as SpyHunter, to detect PrivacyWarrior and other spyware, adware, trojans, viruses, keyloggers, and more that can be hidden in your PC. It’s also recommended before you manually remove PrivacyWarrior you backup your system.
Free PrivacyWarrior Scan, with SpyHunter
Automatically detect PrivacyWarrior and other spyware on your PC with SpyHunter’s FREE spyware scan.
How Do I Remove PrivacyWarrior Files?
Need help figuring out how to delete files, DLLs, and registry keys? While there’s some risk involved, and you should only manually remove PrivacyWarrior files if you’re comfortable and confident editing your system, you’ll find it’s fairly easy to delete PrivacyWarrior files in Windows.
How to delete PrivacyWarrior files in Windows XP and Vista:
- Click your Windows Start menu, and from “Search,” click “For Files and Folders…“
- A speech bubble will pop up asking you, “What do you want to search for?” Click “All files and folders.”
- Type any file name in the search box, and select “Local Hard Drives.”
- Click “Search.” Once the file is found, delete it.
How to stop PrivacyWarrior processes:
- Click the Start menu, select Run.
- Type taskmgr.exe into the the Run command box, and click “OK.” You can also launch the Task Manager by pressing keys ALT + CTRL + DELETE or CTRL + Shift + ESC.
- Click Processes tab, and find PrivacyWarrior processes.
- Once you’ve found the PrivacyWarrior processes, right-click them and select “End Process” to kill PrivacyWarrior.
How to remove PrivacyWarrior registry keys:
Your Windows registry is the core of your Windows operating system, storing information about user settings, system preferences, and software, including which applications automatically launch at start up. Because of this, spyware, malware, and adware will often bury their own files into your Windows registry so that they automatically launch every time your start up your PC.
Because your registry is such a key piece of your Windows system, you should always backup your registry before you make any changes to it. Editing your registry can be intimidating if you’re not a computer expert, and when you change or a delete a critical registry key or registry value, there’s a chance you may need to reinstall your entire Windows operating system. Make sure your backup your registry before editing it.
- Select your Windows menu “Start,” and click “Run.” An “Open” field will appear. Type “regedit” and click “OK” to open up your Registry Editor.
- Registry Editor will open as a window with two panes. The left side Registry Editor’s window lets you select various registry keys, and the right side displays the registry values of the registry key you select.
- To find a registry key, such as any PrivacyWarrior registry keys, select “Edit,” then select “Find,” and in the search bar type any of PrivacyWarrior’s registry keys.
- As soon as PrivacyWarrior registry key appears, you can delete the PrivacyWarrior registry key by right-clicking it and selecting “Modify,” then clicking “Delete.”
Computer acting funny after you’ve edited your registry and deleted PrivacyWarrior registry keys? Just restore your registry with your backup.
How to remove PrivacyWarrior DLL files:
Like most any software, spyware, adware, and malware may also use DLL files. DLL is short for “dynamically linked library,” and PrivacyWarrior DLL files, like other DLLs, carryout predetermined tasks. To manually delete PrivacyWarrior DLL files, you’ll use Regsver32, a Windows tool designed to help you remove DLL and other files.
- First you’ll locate PrivacyWarrior DLL files you want to delete. Open your Windows Start menu, then click “Run.” Type “cmd” in Run, and click “OK.”
- To change your current directory, type “cd” in the command box, press your “Space” key, and enter the full directory where the PrivacyWarrior DLL file is located. If you’re not sure if the PrivacyWarrior DLL file is located in a particular directory, enter “dir” in the command box to display a directory’s contents. To go one directory back, enter “cd ..” in the command box and press “Enter.”
- When you’ve located the PrivacyWarrior DLL file you want to remove, type “regsvr32 /u SampleDLLName.dll” (e.g., “regsvr32 /u jl27script.dll”) and press your “Enter” key.
That’s it. If you want to restore PrivacyWarrior DLL file you removed, enter “regsvr32 DLLJustDeleted.dll” (e.g., “regsvr32 jl27script.dll”) into your command box, and press your “Enter” key.
How Did I Get PrivacyWarrior?
You may be wondering how PrivacyWarrior ended up on your PC. If you’re infected with PrivacyWarrior or other spyware, your system’s and web browser’s security settings may be set too low, you may not follow safe web browsing and email habits, and you may need to regularly use a good anti-spyware application. Unsafe computer behavior that may lead to your PC having PrivacyWarrior includes:
Freeware or Shareware:
Did you download and install shareware or freeware? These low-cost or free software applications may come bundled with spyware, adware, or programs like PrivacyWarrior. Sometimes adware is attached to the free software to “pay” developers for the cost of creating the software, and more often spyware is secretly and maliciously attached to free software to harm your computer and steal your personal and financial information.
Peer-to-Peer Software:
Do you use a peer-to-peer (P2P) program or other application with a shared network? When you use these applications, you put your system at risk for unknowingly downloading an infected file, including applications like PrivacyWarrior.
Questionable Websites: Did you visit a website that’s of questionable nature? When you visit malicious sites that are fishy and phishy, Trojans, spyware, and adware may be automatically downloaded and installed onto your computer, sometimes including applications like PrivacyWarrior.
It’s important to practice safer online habits to prevent being infected with PrivacyWarrior . You may want to scan your computer for the latest version of PrivacyWarrior and other security threats.
Detect PrivacyWarrior & Other Malware
Is your computer infected with malware?
When you’re infected with malware, whether it’s PrivacyWarrior, spyware, adware, trojans, rogue anti-spyware, keyloggers, worms, or viruses, there are a few key symptoms you may experience. If you notice one or more of the symptoms listed below, your PC may be infected with PrivacyWarrior or other malware. Continue reading below, or click here for a free malware scan.
Slow computer performance: It only takes one or two spyware parasites like PrivacyWarrior to cause your computer to slow dramatically. If your PC takes longer than usual to reboot or if your Internet connection is unusually slow, your computer may be infected with malware.
New desktop shortcuts or switched homepage: Malware like PrivacyWarrior may change your Internet settings or redirect your default homepage to another web site. Malware may even add new desktop shortcuts on your PC.
Annoying popups on your PC: Malware may bombard your computer with popup ads, even when you’re not online. Malware may stop your regular Internet activity and track your surfing habits and gather personal information about you, putting your financial and personal information at risk.
Understanding PrivacyWarrior & Spyware
If you’re infected with PrivacyWarrior and spyware, you should know what you’re fighting. I’ll explain some spyware definitions related to PrivacyWarrior.
PrivacyWarrior May Be Rogue Registry Cleaner
What’s a Rogue Registry Cleaner?
Rogue registry cleaners - or suspect registry cleaners - are registry cleaner software of questionable value. Rogue registry cleaners may not be proven to repair your PC’s registry issues, may popup fake alerts or create many false positives about your PC being damaged, or may use scare tactics to try to get you to purchase the application. Rogue registry repair software may be installed by a Trojan, come bundled with other software, or install itself through web browser security holes. You may have also downloaded the rogue registry cleaner from its own site.
Rogue Registry Cleaner Tactics
Typically, a rogue registry cleaner such as PrivacyWarrior has one or more of the qualities listed below, which is why rogue registry cleaners are considered registry cleaning software of questionable value.
False positives/fake alerts: Rogue registry cleaner may produce a large number of false positives or use fake alerts, noting that your computer has registry errors that don’t really exist.
Copycat looks: Rogue registry cleaners may copy the look and feel of other legitimate registry cleaners. Often, rogue registry cleaners may appear as close clones of other rogue registry cleaner software.
High pressure marketing: Rogue registry cleaners may use scare tactics or other aggressive advertising and marketing tactics to try to trick you into buying the rogue registry cleaner application. Often, rogue registry cleaners may produce false positives and fake alerts about your system being damaged.
Poor detection/scan reporting: Rogue registry cleaner software may produce poor reports when it scans your PC. For example, a rogue registry cleaner may say your computer has 12 registry errors, but not specify which what types of errors. Rogue registry cleaners may also report that your PC has Fake Error #20, but not tell you which files or registry keys are specifically damaged.
Weak scanning/detection: Rogue registry cleaner applications may not only poorly report on registry errors, but rogue registry cleaners may also poorly scan your PC. Rogue registry cleaner applications may skip over important folders and files of your computer that should be scanned to detect errors.
PrivacyWarrior may use these tactics to trick or scare you into purchasing PrivacyWarrior.
PrivacyWarrior May Be a Trojan
What Are Trojans?
Trojans install themselves secretly onto your computer, most often through your downloading a simple email attachment (often .avi, .pif, .exe, and even .jpg files.) Most Trojans are able to gain complete control over your PC after installation. With this control, the Trojan and the hacker behind it may change your system settings, delete important files, steal your passwords, and watch your computer acitivity.
Some Trojans may also fall under the category of spyware. Spyware is any software or malware (”malicious software”) used to spy or track your computer activity. While some spyware is legitimately and intentionally installed by parents or employers to monitor Internet activity on a computer, spyware may be installed maliciously. Often spyware may come bundled with downloads of free software or come in the form of a cookie via a website, and this spyware may track your Internet activity or may steal secret account usernames and passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal and financial information.
Methods of PrivacyWarrior and Other Trojans Infection
Most trojans infect your computer by tricking you into running an infected application. This infected application could disguised as a small file, such as a jpeg or other email attachment, or it might be downloaded via a website or FTP.
» Email: Your PC may be infected with a trojan when you download infected email attachments, or sometimes even when you simply open an email. Many trojans exploit security holes in Microsoft Outlook. You may be able to reduce your chances of getting infected by a Trojan by using a spam-blocking software.
» Websites: Your PC may be infected with a trojan when you visit a rogue site. Many trojans exploit security holes in Internet Explorer web browser so that by simply visiting a website you may unknowingly download a Trojan.
» Open ports: If your computer runs programs that provide file-sharing functions - such as AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), MSN Messenger, and more - you may open your computer up to vulnerabilities. Using file sharing through these applications may create a network that gives attackers the opportunity to remotely access your computer.
PrivacyWarrior may have infected your PC by through one of those methods. Trojans are some of the most sophisticated and dangerous type of malware, capable of controlling your system. Because of this, it may be best if PrivacyWarrior and Trojans are removed from your computer immediately.
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PrivacyWarrior's Threat Level Explained
PrivacyWarrior Is a Minor Pest 
The parasite isn't a real threat, but PrivacyWarrior may track your Internet activities. PrivacyWarrior may be easily removed with your Windows system "Add/Remove" function.
PrivacyWarrior Is a Pest 
The parasite might profile you web activities and may have installed itself onto your PC via a drive-by download. You can probably manually remove PrivacyWarrior yourself.
PrivacyWarrior Is a Minor Threat 
The parasite might profile you and other users of your PC, and PrivacyWarrior may send this data back to its parent server.
PrivacyWarrior Is a Medium Threat 
The parasite might profile you and other users of your PC, and PrivacyWarrior may send this data back to its parent server. PrivacyWarrior may be impossible to manually remove.
PrivacyWarrior Is a Threat 
The parasite might profile you and other users of your PC, and PrivacyWarrior may send this data back to its parent server. PrivacyWarrior may download and install more malware onto your PC, and PrivacyWarrior may be impossible to manually remove.
PrivacyWarrior Is a Minor Danger 
The parasite may profile you, log every keystroke you make, and take snopshots of your computer activity. PrivacyWarrior may also be difficult to manually remove.
PrivacyWarrior Is a Medium Danger 
The parasite may profile you, log every keystroke you make, and take snopshots of your computer activity. PrivacyWarrior may download more malware and also be very difficult to manually remove.
PrivacyWarrior Is a Danger 
The parasite may profile you, log every keystroke you make, and take snopshots of your computer activity. These logs may be sent to anonymous attacker, and PrivacyWarrior may download more malware. PrivacyWarrior may be very difficult to manually remove.
PrivacyWarrior Is a Major Danger 
The parasite may track all of your computer activity, and PrivacyWarrior may allow a hacker to access your PC. PrivacyWarrior may pipe more malware into your computer, and may disable your anti-spyware or anti-virus software. PrivacyWarrior may be very difficult to manually remove.
PrivacyWarrior Is an Extreme Danger 
The parasite may track all of your computer activity, and PrivacyWarrior may allow a hacker to control your computer. PrivacyWarrior may pipe more malware into your computer, and may disable your anti-spyware or anti-virus software and firewall, and block your access to anti-spyware sites. PrivacyWarrior may be very difficult to manually remove.
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