Windows Easy Transfer is a fake application developed for Windows operating system. Though there is a real Windows Easy Transfer that comes on latest Window operating system to help users migrate files and configuration from old to new system. But this fake Windows Easy Transfer will come from different servers and locations and most common source is contracted web sites that will promote it as a legitimate application. Some executable files are already uploaded on file-servers and will disguise as downloadable programs like games, applications or sometimes even anti-virus software. Spam email messages that carries a malicious executable file can also download and install a copy of Windows Easy Transfer if opened.
Rogue
Rogue programs can be fake anti-virus or utilities that use deceptive means to entice user into paying for the paid version of the software. Rogue application is commonly distributed in trial version.
Remove Windows Salvage System
Windows Salvage System is a potentially unwanted application that may be installed on computer without users full knowledge of its original intention. Windows Salvage System will be promoted as a legitimate security software that has a functionalities of network security, data protection, hard drive optimization and so on. In fact, this software was developed by the same people who have spread Windows Profile System and Windows Accidents Prevention, both are rogue programs. It can easily deceive users by promoting itself on fake online virus scanner web sites that will scan visitors computer and provide false detection. The site will suggest a virus removal by downloading an unregistered version of Windows Salvage System.
Remove Windows Rescue Center
Windows Rescue Center is a fake security application that must be removed from the computer as soon as possible. This type of program will detect numerous Trojans and viruses on the computer in an attempt to make victims believe that computer is under attack. This tactics to drive users into purchasing the licensed version of Windows Rescue Center is also accompanied by a continuous pop-up of fake alerts and warning messages. Additionally, this rogue program will automatically launch a virus scan that may look like a very legitimate security routine, but it was all fabricated. This is a clear indication that Windows Rescue Center was rogue.
Uninstall Personal Shield Pro
Personal Shield Pro is a rogue application that was found to be a mimic of Antivirus Scan. It was found that this latest variant is very much capable to sneak into target computer without being detected by installed anti-virus application. Personal Shield Pro will take advantage of system vulnerabilities and security weakness. Presence of this rogue program will be notices once it has completely installed. A barrage of fake alerts and warning messages will be displayed stating that computer is infected with Trojans, viruses and other types of threats. It will advise to fix these problems by obtaining the licensed version of Personal Shield Pro.
Remove Windows Accidents Prevention
Windows Accidents Prevention is a bogus application that will be distributed by means of a Microsoft Security Essentials Alert virus. If an infected web site is visited, this alert will be issued and alarm visitors of a potential threat:
Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.
Remove Windows Profile System
Windows Profile System was identified as rogue security application that will disguise as legal virus and malware remover. But in real world of computer security, Windows Profile System was developed without a capacity to remove threats neither protect computer from security attacks. This fake AV program was originated from a family of rogue where Windows Supervision Center and Windows Attention Utility also belongs. During Windows start-up, it will imitate legitimate anti-virus and do a full scan of the system. A number of threats is detected and prompt users to remove it by acquiring the licensed version of Windows Profile System.
Remove Security Solution 2011
Security Solution 2011 is counterfeit security product that wisely disguised as a real anti-virus program. It may be installed without full consent when it promoted as a legitimate application of fake online virus scanner web sites. Once user visits this web site, it will run a virus scan and displays an alarming results stating that computer is infected with viruses. A prompt to download the recommended application follows, and this is no other than Security Solution 2011.
Remove Security Shield Pro 2011
Security Shield Pro 2011 is another counterfeit computer protection software that will be promoted on certain web sites as a necessary one to fight computer infection. In fact, Security Shield Pro 2011 will be propagated in various ways and some of them are through fake online virus scanner web pages, file-sharing networks and attached as an executable file on spam e-mail messages. There are also instances that Security Shield Pro 2011 virus will use infected user’s instant messaging application to send malicious links that when visited will download and install an unregistered version of Security Shield Pro 2011.
Remove Windows Vista Recovery
Windows Vista Recovery is just a mimic of Windows 7 Recovery. This is a recent version of fake hard drive defragmentation tool that propagate over the Internet for a long quite some time. It was discovered that Windows Vista Recovery attempts to lure victims by running artificial system scan on the computer. It will always issue various and seemingly believable false detection of hard drive problems and memory errors. Also, this rogue program will constantly declare computer problems even though it is running in good condition. This process on deceiving its target may end user up in purchasing the licensed version of Windows Vista Recovery.
Get rid of Windows 7 Recovery
Windows 7 Recovery is a fake utility software that uses a Trojan to spread itself. It can be installed on the computer without users consent. What is so special about this rogue is it can detect operating system of the victim so that the malware will install a version based on the identified OS. Other versions of this rogue are Windows XP Recovery and Windows Vista Recovery.