Do Not Download this Misleading Application

by Frank Jovine on 06/24/2009 in Fake Antivirus, Security

ErrorFix is a misleading application that gives false reports of threats on the computer. Once a user downloads this application, they’re prompted to purchase the full license in order to remove the false infection. This web site has been reported and marked red using the WOT (Web of Trust) Firefox add-on.

Name: ErrorFix
Version: 2.8.3456.520
Publisher: PC Utility Inc
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.

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Removal Instructions:

  1. Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP).
  2. Update the virus definitions.
  3. Run a full system scan.
  4. Delete any values added to the registry.

For specific details on each of these steps, read the following instructions.

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