Rogue Registry Cleaner Archive

Rogue Registry Cleaner: PC MightyMax

October 6th, 2008, by Kristopher | Posted in Rogue Registry Cleaner

PC MightyMax Threat Level: PC MightyMax is a pest

PC MightyMax, or PCMightyMax, is a fake registry cleaner/system optimizer. Like other scam-ware, PC MightyMax pops up fake error alerts to try and scare you into buying PC MightyMax.

If PC MightyMax is annoying you, the only system issue you have is PC MightyMax.

I’ll show you how to get rid of PC MightyMax for free.

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Rogue Registry Cleaner: Antispyware-Review.biz

September 29th, 2008, by Kristopher | Posted in Rogue Anti Spyware, Rogue Registry Cleaner

Antispyware-Review.biz Threat Level: Antispyware-Review.biz is a pest

Antispyware-Review.biz screenshotAntispyware-Review.biz is a scam site pimping fake anti-spyware and fake registry cleaner software. Antispyware-Review.biz offers free downloads of scamware PCclean Pro and PC Antispy.

What a deal.

Only if you download these trials, PCclean Pro and PC Antispy give false positives, and pop up fake system alerts to trick you into buying PCclean Pro and PC Antispy for $49.95.

Despite whatever Antispyware-Review.biz says, if you don’t remember how you got to Antispyware-Review.biz, the only PC problems you have are PC Clean Pro and PC Antispy.

So just block Antispyware-Review.biz, or remove PC Clean Pro and PC Antispy for free with my instructions below.

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Rogue Registry Cleaner: SystemOptimizer2008

September 27th, 2008, by Graham | Posted in Rogue Registry Cleaner, Trojans

SystemOptimizer2008 Threat Level: SystemOptimizer2008 is a pest

SystemOptimizer2008 screenshot Want to speed up your computer?

Then you don’t want to use SystemOptimizer2008 — AKA System Optimizer 2008 — which is just another fake registry repair application.

SystemOptimizer2008.com’s slogan is “Charge Your PC with Intelligence.” If SystemOptimizer2008.com was honest, it’d read “Slow Your PC with a Dunce.” The only cunning thing SystemOptimizer2008 is capable of is generating a fake security popup every 30 seconds to try to get you to pay $49.95 for the “full” version of SystemOptimizer2008.

Before SystemOptimizer2008 turns your brain to mush, I’ll show you how to get rid of SystemOptimizer2008 for free.

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Rogue Registry Cleaner: “Attn! System Files Corrupted” popup

September 24th, 2008, by Kristopher | Posted in Browser Helper Object, Rogue Registry Cleaner, RtsplgobToolbar, TrojanWin32Murlo, Trojans

“Attn! System Files Corrupted” popup Threat Level: “Attn! System Files Corrupted” popup is a pest

“Attn! System Files Corrupted” popup is a fake system alert from everyone’s favorite Trojan, Zlob.

Attn! System Files Corrupted
Windows system files have been compromiced. Probable cause: Malware infection. Replace modifield files with backup
Copies and perform a scan for malware? “

My advice about this “Attn! System Files Corrupted” popup?

DON’T click the “Attn! System Files Corrupted” popup, or you’ll end up being harassed by more fake anti-spyware. Avoid clicking the “Attn! System Files Corrupted” popup and just remove Zlob with the instructions below.

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Rogue Registry Cleaner: AlphaWipe Tracks Cleaner 2008

September 12th, 2008, by Kristopher | Posted in Rogue Registry Cleaner

AlphaWipe Tracks Cleaner 2008 Threat Level: AlphaWipe Tracks Cleaner 2008 is a pest

AlphaWipe Tracks Cleaner 2008 screenshot AlphaWipe Tracks Cleaner 2008 is fake privacy protection or rogue registry cleaner software that promises to clean up your computer of naughty files (you know, that IE cache full of YouPorn.com files–for example). AlphaWipe Tracks Cleaner 2008 might spread with trojans, or you can get duped into downloading AlphaWipe Tracks Cleaner 2008 from AlphaWipe.com.

The only thing AlphaWipe Tracks Cleaner 2008 removes is about $40 from your credit card line. Remove AlphaWipe Tracks Cleaner 2008, and just clear your IE history next time you’ve been having too much fun online.

I mean, next time your friend steals your PC and puts all that Saving Ryan’s Privates on it.

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Rogue Registry Cleaner: AdvancedPrivacyGuard

August 29th, 2008, by Kristopher | Posted in Rogue Anti Spyware, Rogue Registry Cleaner

AdvancedPrivacyGuard Threat Level: AdvancedPrivacyGuard is a pest

AdvancedPrivacyGuard screenshotAdvancedPrivacyGuard — or “Advanced Privacy Guard” or “Advanced Privacy Scam” — is another fake anti-spyware/fake privacy program. Like other fake anti-spyware/privacy software, AdvancedPrivacyGuard pops up fake security alerts to try and scare you into buying AdvancedPrivacyGuard for $29.95.

If AdvancedPrivacyGuard is bothering you, the only security issue you have is AdvancedPrivacyGuard.

I’ll show you how to get rid of AdvancedPrivacyGuard, before AdvancedPrivacyGuard makes throw your PC out the window.

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Rogue Registry Cleaner: CleanupTool

August 28th, 2008, by Kristopher | Posted in Rogue Registry Cleaner

CleanupTool Threat Level: CleanupTool is a pest

CleanupToolCleanupTool is more fake registry cleaner software, and a clone of SafePCTool (which is a clone of Clean PC Tool). You might have downloaded CleanupTool from CleanupTool.com, or a Trojan installed CleanupTool onto your system as an early birthday present. CleanupTool probably runs exaggerated error scans and pops up fake error alerts to try to trick you into buying CleanupTool for about $30, from CleanupTool.com. Besides trying to scam you, CleanupTool can slow down your computer.

Before CleanupTool makes you toss your PC out the window, I’ll show you how to get rid of CleanupTool for free.

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Rogue Registry Cleaner: ErrorSmart

August 27th, 2008, by Kristopher | Posted in Rogue Registry Cleaner

ErrorSmart Threat Level: ErrorSmart is a pest

ErrorSmart screenshotErrorSmart, or Error Smart, is a fake registry cleaner. Like other scam-ware, ErrorSmart pops up fake registry error alerts to try and scare you into buying ErrorSmart.

If ErrorSmart is annoying you, the only system issue you have is ErrorSmart.

I’ll show you how to get rid of ErrorSmart for free.

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Rogue Registry Cleaner: RegistryDoctor2008

July 28th, 2008, by Kristopher | Posted in Rogue Registry Cleaner

RegistryDoctor2008 Threat Level: RegistryDoctor2008 is a pest

RegistryDoctor2008 screenshotRegistryDoctor2008, or Registry Doctor 2008, is a fake registry cleaner. Like other scam-ware, RegistryDoctor2008 pops up fake registry error alerts to try and scare you into buying RegistryDoctor2008.

If RegistryDoctor2008 is annoying you, the only system issue you have is RegistryDoctor2008.

I’ll show you how to get rid of RegistryDoctor2008 for free.

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Rogue Registry Cleaner: Your Web Safe Software

July 15th, 2008, by Kristopher | Posted in Rogue Anti Spyware, Rogue Registry Cleaner

Your Web Safe Software Threat Level: Your Web Safe Software is a pest

Your Web Safe Software screenshotYour Web Safe Software is a suite of scam-ware that includes The Registry Sentinel and The Web Sentinel. Like other rogue registry and rogue anti-spyware software, Your Web Safe Software pops up fake system alerts to try and scare you into buying Your Web Safe Software.

If Your Web Safe Software is annoying you, the only system issue you have is Your Web Safe Software.

I’ll show you how to get rid of Your Web Safe Software for free.

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