Archive for the 'Rogue Antispyware/Antivirus' Category

What is PCLiveGuard.exe, How to remove PCLiveGuard.exe

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

PCLiveGuard.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: PCLiveGuard
Filename: PCLiveGuard.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | PCLG

Command: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\[random]\PCLiveGuard.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [PCLG] C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\[random]\PCLiveGuard.exe

DDS Line:

uRun: [PCLG] C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\[random]\PCLiveGuard.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“PCLG”=C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\[random]\PCLiveGuard.exe

Description: core component of PC Live Guard. PC Live Guard is a rogue antispyware program.

How to remove: use HijackThis + these PC Live Guard removal instructions.

What is PcsProtector.exe, How to remove PcsProtector.exe

Monday, January 4th, 2010

PcsProtector.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: PcsProtector
Filename: PcsProtector.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | PcsProtector

Command: C:\Program Files\PcsProtector Software\PcsProtector\PcsProtector.exe
Startup Type: HKLM->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [PcsProtector] C:\Program Files\PcsProtector Software\PcsProtector\PcsProtector.exe -min

DDS Line:

mRun: [PcsProtector] C:\Program Files\PcsProtector Software\PcsProtector\PcsProtector.exe -min

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“PcsProtector”=C:\Program Files\PcsProtector Software\PcsProtector\PcsProtector.exe -min

Description: core component of PcsProtector. PcsProtector is a rogue antispyware program.

How to remove: use these PcsProtector removal instructions.

What is avpc2009.exe, How to remove avpc2009.exe

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

avpc2009.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: avpc2009.exe
Filename: avpc2009.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | Antivirus PC 2009
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | Antivirus PC 2009

Command: C:\Program Files\Antivirus PC 2009\avpc2009.exe
Startup Type: HKLM->Run, HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [Antivirus PC 2009] cmd /C cd “C:\Program Files\Antivirus PC 2009” && start avpc2009.exe
O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [Antivirus PC 2009] cmd /C cd “C:\Program Files\Antivirus PC 2009” && start avpc2009.exe

DDS Line:

mRun: [Antivirus PC 2009] cmd /C cd C:\Program Files\Antivirus PC 2009 && start avpc2009.exe
uRun: [Antivirus PC 2009] cmd /C cd C:\Program Files\Antivirus PC 2009 && start avpc2009.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“Antivirus PC 2009″=cmd /C cd C:\Program Files\Antivirus PC 2009 && start avpc2009.exe
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“Antivirus PC 2009″=cmd /C cd C:\Program Files\Antivirus PC 2009 && start avpc2009.exe

Description: core part of Antivirus PC 2009. Antivirus PC 2009 is a rogue antispyware program.

How to remove: use these Antivirus PC 2009 removal instructions.

What is GreatDefender.exe, How to remove GreatDefender.exe

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

GreatDefender.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: GreatDefender
Filename: GreatDefender.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | GreatDefender.exe

Command: C:\Program Files\GreatDefender Software\GreatDefender\GreatDefender.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [GreatDefender.exe] C:\Program Files\GreatDefender Software\GreatDefender\GreatDefender.exe

DDS Line:

uRun: [GreatDefender.exe] C:\Program Files\GreatDefender Software\GreatDefender\GreatDefender.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“GreatDefender.exe”=C:\Program Files\GreatDefender Software\GreatDefender\GreatDefender.exe

Description: core component of GreatDefender. GreatDefender is a rogue antispyware program.

How to remove: use these GreatDefender removal instructions.

What is sysclpro.exe, How to remove sysclpro.exe

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

sysclpro.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: sysclpro
Filename: sysclpro.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | SystemCleanerPRO

Command: C:\Program Files\SystemCleanerPRO\sysclpro.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [SystemCleanerPRO] “C:\Program Files\SystemCleanerPRO\sysclpro.exe” /autorun

DDS Line:

uRun: [SystemCleanerPRO] C:\Program Files\SystemCleanerPRO\sysclpro.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“SystemCleanerPRO”=C:\Program Files\SystemCleanerPRO\sysclpro.exe [2009-04-01 931840]

Description: core component of SystemCleanerPRO. SystemCleanerPRO is a rogue antispyware program.

How to remove: use these SystemCleanerPRO removal instructions.

What is restore.exe, How to remove restore.exe

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

restore.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: restore
Filename: restore.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | Restore

Command: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\F\restore.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [Restore] C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\F\restore.exe

DDS Line:

uRun: [Restore] C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\F\restore.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“Restore”=C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\F\restore.exe [2009-12-29 22528]

Description: core components of Antispyware Shield Pro. Antispyware Shield Pro is a rogue antispyware program.

How to remove: use these Antispyware Shield Pro removal instructions.

What is Total PC Defender.exe, How to remove Total PC Defender.exe

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

Total PC Defender.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: Total PC Defender
Filename: Total PC Defender.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | Total PC Defender

Command: C:\Program Files\Total PC Defender\Total PC Defender.exe
Startup Type: HKLM->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [Total PC Defender] C:\Program Files\Total PC Defender\Total PC Defender.exe

DDS Line:

mRun: [Total PC Defender] C:\Program Files\Total PC Defender\Total PC Defender.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“Total PC Defender”=C:\Program Files\Total PC Defender\Total PC Defender.exe [2009-12-27 1247744]

Description: core component of Total PC Defender. Total PC Defender is a rogue antispyware program.

How to remove: use these Total PC Defender removal instructions.

What is APCProtect.exe, How to remove APCProtect.exe

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

APCProtect.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: APCProtect
Filename: APCProtect.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | APCProtect.exe

Command: C:\Program Files\APCProtect Software\APCProtect\APCProtect.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [APCProtect.exe] C:\Program Files\APCProtect Software\APCProtect\APCProtect.exe

DDS Line:

uRun: [APCProtect.exe] C:\Program Files\APCProtect Software\APCProtect\APCProtect.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“APCProtect.exe”=C:\Program Files\APCProtect Software\APCProtect\APCProtect.exe [2009-12-25 1798144]

Description: core component of APCProtect. APCProtect is a rogue antispyware program.

How to remove: use these APCProtect removal instructions.

What is Security Central.exe, How to remove Security Central.exe

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Security Central.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: Security Central
Filename: Security Central.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | Security Central

Command: C:\Program Files\Security Central\Security Central.exe
Startup Type: HKLM->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [Security Central] C:\Program Files\Security Central\Security Central.exe

DDS Line:

mRun: [Security Central] C:\Program Files\Security Central\Security Central.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“Security Central”=C:\Program Files\Security Central\Security Central.exe

Description: core component of Security Central. Security Central is a rogue antispyware program.

How to remove: use these Security Central removal instructions.

What is ProtectPcs.exe, How to remove ProtectPcs.exe

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

ProtectPcs.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: ProtectPcs
Filename: ProtectPcs.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | ProtectPcs.exe

Command: C:\Program Files\ProtectPcs Software\ProtectPcs\ProtectPcs.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [ProtectPcs.exe] C:\Program Files\ProtectPcs Software\ProtectPcs\ProtectPcs.exe

DDS Line:

uRun: [ProtectPcs.exe] C:\Program Files\ProtectPcs Software\ProtectPcs\ProtectPcs.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“ProtectPcs.exe”=C:\Program Files\ProtectPcs Software\ProtectPcs\ProtectPcs.exe [2009-12-21 1638912]

Description: core component of ProtectPcs. ProtectPcs is a rogue antispyware program.

How to remove: use these ProtectPcs removal instructions.