Spyware Protect 2009 is just more scamware, disguised as antispyware software.

You probably got infected with Spyware Protect 2009 through Conficker, the headline-making worm that’s infected millions of PCs. Like other scareware, Spyware Protect 2009 tells you you’re infected with threats that don’t exist, and then demands you use Spyware Protect 2009 to remove them. Even if you see through the scam, you’re sanity is threatened by Spyware Protect 2009 popups.

Before you set fire to your PC to stop Spyware Protect 2009 popups, you can remove Spyware Protect 2009 for free with my instructions below. However, if you have SpywareProtect2009, you may also have Conficker worm. Use this eye chart to see if you have Conficker worm. If Conficker blocks your access to antivirus software or sites, follow our free Conficker removal instructions.

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