Beware of FixTool a Misleading Application
by Frank Jovine on 04/17/2009 in Fake Antivirus, Security
Like all misleading applications, FixTool gives exaggerated reports of errors on the computer. Once a user receives the exaggerated report, they’re fooled into purchasing the full license of the application in order to remove the threats. This is a common tactic with these fraudulent companies.
Publisher: www.fix-tool.com (This gets a Big Red from the WOT community!)
Risk Impact: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Behavior: The program must be manually installed.
How do I remove FixTool?
- Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP).
- Update the virus definitions.
- Run a full system scan.
- Delete any values added to the registry.
For specific details on each of these steps, read the following instructions here.
Colin
Apr 17th, 2009
Hi Frank,
Sadly they are on the increase again. I ran RegFix Pro a few days ago and with its findings, as with all the other fake app’s, my PC shouldn’t boot LOL
So many are still downloading these damn programs though and Mac’s are also under attack from botnets via pirated software, their weak spot has been found!
Frank J
Apr 17th, 2009
There’s another following this one that I will report on tomorrow. This is becoming a major issue!