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Spyware Remover 2009

Spyware Remover 2009

Rogue antivirus programs employ a variety of techniques, but one thing that connects each is the objective: to persuade computer users to purchase their software.  Pop-ups, warning messages, rogue websites - all of these can signal the presence of a program like Spyware Remover 2009. What exactly is a rogue antivirus program, and what should you do when you encounter these pop-ups?

What is Spyware Remover 2009?

When confronted with warnings from a program called Spyware Remover 2009, many people are convinced that there are security issues in their computer.  The name seems legitimate, the designs of the warnings certainly seems real.  And how can you argue with scan results showing a host of malware files?  Because of the authenticity, it is doubly important to know how rogue antivirus programs work.  Spyware Remover 2009 launches its scan whenever you turn on your computer, but it is done only for appearances.  There is no scan - Spyware Remover 2009 is an ad and cannot search your computer.  Further, the files it claims are malware are either legitimate files or have been created by Spyware Remover 2009.  Why?  So they can convince users that there is a problem.  There is indeed.  Spyware Remover 2009 is the cause of your pop-ups and warnings, not the solution. 

Spyware Remover 2009 is an updated of Spyware Remover 2008. 

Is Spyware Remover 2009 Installed in My System?

Spyware Remover 2009 and other rogue programs enter your system and then go through a dormancy stage.  This inactive period allows it to avoid detection by antivirus programs so it can work quietly on changing your system settings.  It modifies them so a false scan will be run each time you turn on your computer.  After the dormancy stage, Spyware Remover 2009 begins sending you warning messages and false scan results.  You will see pop-ups, as well as new icons in your system tray and desktop shortcuts.  When clicked on, any of these will display a message like the following:

SpywareRemover2009 Alert!

Warning: someones <sic> tries to change IE security level for Local Intranet from Custom to Medium!

An undefined process wants access to IE Security Settings. Don't allow access unless you know changes were initiate <sic> by you.

Besides the spelling errors, this message closely resembles that sent by reputable antivirus software when a page or application is attempting to load and needs your permission.  Because of the similar content, many people may think this actually comes from their antivirus program and not a rogue.  Before you click on any warnings, make sure to look at them carefully.  Do the same with scan results.

The false results window displayed by Spyware Remover 2009 has the name clearly written at the top, and there is a shield with a multi-colored cube inside.  The shield mimics the logos of other reputable programs, and the colors of the cube are the same as AVGs, so upon first glance, it can look legitimate.  Look closer.  You will see that a scan has been run and infections have been found.  You are given the options of registering, learning about Spyware Remover 2009, viewing the scan report, or removing the threats.  You will see the message:

WARNING!!!

YOUR SYSTEM IS INFECTED!  TO REMOVE THREATS CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW.

Clicking on any component of the pop-up, even cancel, will divert you to the Spyware Remover 2009 website, where you are urged to buy the program.  Notice that on the bottom of the scan result window, it says "Trial Version."  In order to "remove the threats" you have to buy the full program.  The full version is no different than the free version and you will continue to get these warnings even if you purchase it.  Spyware Remover 2009 does not remove malware, not even itself unfortunately.

As if this weren't aggravating enough, you will also notice that your computer is operating much more slowly than it should.  This is because Spyware Remover 2009 runs automatically whenever you start your computer, and it operates continually in the background.  This diverts an enormous amount of power away from your legitimate programs, making routine tasks much more time-consuming. 

How Did Spyware Remover 2009 Enter My System?

There are two main entry routes that Spyware Remover 2009 uses to gain access to computers.  The first is that owners opt to purchase the program.  As mentioned, these programs are specifically designed to look like legitimate antivirus software.  They are very convincing, and when faced with security threats, many people choose to remove them with Spyware Remover 2009.  This is why it is so important to know the signs of a rogue antivirus program.  If you have installed Spyware Remover 2009, it is best to take immediate steps to remove it.

The other mode of entry is through trojans.  Trojans are known to lurk in spam emails, websites with gaming, adult, or warez content, file sharing programs, free or cheap videos, and of course, the websites of rogue antivirus programs.  It is possible to inadvertently download the trial version of Spyware Remover 2009 by visiting one of these sites or opening an infected program.  For instance, many free videos are bundled with trojan, Zlob, which disguises itself as a video codec.  These codecs are needed to compress media in order for it to be sent or stored, as well as to decompress the media so it can be played.  When you attempt to play a video bundled with Zlob, you get the trojan instead.  Once inside your system, Zlob can deposit Spyware Remover 2009.

How Do I Remove Spyware Remover 2009?

Removing Spyware Remover 2009 is important because if left in your system, it becomes like a beacon to other trojans. If you notice signs of Spyware Remover 2009, the first thing you may be tempted to try is to use the delete function or run your virus scan software.  This may work partially, but is unlikely to completely remove the rouge antivirus program.  Spyware Remover 2009 is designed to evade these tactics, so a more in-depth approach is needed.  This leaves you with two different methods for completely removing the program:

Automatic Removal.  This is by far the easier removal method.  While millions use their computers daily, they may not know much about the mechanics and inner workings.  For these people, programs like ParetoLogic's XoftSpySE do the heavy lifting.  These programs are designed to detect and remove the elusive rogue antivirus programs, and all you have to do is run the software.  This saves untold time, energy, and aggravation.  Paying a computer technician to manually remove Spyware Remove 2009 can be outrageously expensive, so this option saves you a great deal of money as well.

Manual Removal.  This method requires that you be very careful.  Removing a long list of files sounds easy enough, but those files tend to look very much alike.  It is easy to miss some or delete others that you didn't intend to.  Either can adversely affect your computer.  If you have the technical experience and patient nature required to manually remove Spyware Remover 2009, then delete the following:

Remove Spyware Remover 2009 Associated Files:

SR.exe
InstUp.exe
mfc80.dll
UserAgent.dll
Updater.dll
msvcp80.dll
unins000.exe
PaymentPage.exe
msvcm80.dll
msvcr80.dll
SpywareRemover2009_Setup_Dual_en[1].exe
SpywareRemover2009_Installer_Dual_en[1].exe

Delete Spyware Remover 2009 DLLs

mfc80.dll
msvcm80.dll
msvcr80.dll
UserAgent.dll
Updater.dll
msvcp80.dll
unins000.exe

Kill Spyware Remover 2009 Processes

SR.exe
PaymentPage.exe
InstUp.exe
unins000.exe
SpywareRemover2009_Setup_Dual_en[1].exe
SpywareRemover2009_Installer_Dual_en[1].exe

Remove Spyware Remover 2009 Registry Entries:

SpywareRemover2009
MicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRunSpywareRemover2009
MicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallUSRM_is1

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