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Description:

VirusRemover2009 is a rogue anti-spyware program from the same developers as VirusRemover 2008.  This version of VirusRemover contains additional files not contained in the original.  It is unknown what these additional files do, but as the rest of the program is considered malware, the rest can’t be good. When running this program will display false infections on your computer.  These infections can’t be removed unless you purchase the software.

This program will also security alerts stating your computer is infected, when it is not.  These alerts are only being used to scare you into thinking you are infected.  We suggest you remove this program immediately.

Threat Level: High

Manual Removal Instructions for VirusRemover2009

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VirusRemover2009 1.0.5.0 (remove only)

End these processes if they exist:
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VRM2009.exe

Delete these files if they exist:
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c:\Program Files\VirusRemover2009
c:\Program Files\VirusRemover2009\ExtSecurityCenter.exe
c:\Program Files\VirusRemover2009\ni_d.exe
c:\Program Files\VirusRemover2009\PP.exe
c:\Program Files\VirusRemover2009\Uninstall.exe
c:\Program Files\VirusRemover2009\Viruses.bdt
c:\Program Files\VirusRemover2009\VRM2009.exe

Remove these Registry keys if they exist:
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Warning: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can cause problems with your computer that may cause it not to operate correctly.  Please edit the Registry only if you know what you are doing.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\ExtSecurityCenter
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\VirusRemover2009
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\VirusRemover2009
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run => VirusRemover2009

This entry was posted on Friday, February 27th, 2009 at 12:39 pm and is filed under Malware Removal Guide, Rogue Anti-Spyware. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.