tempnexus
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join:1999-08-11
Boston, MA | Before I raise hell is WinAntiVirusPRO 2006 really a spyware
And if so then does it steal info?
Here is the link
»www.winantivirus.com/?siteid=crd···lid=wa7/ |
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Cudni
La Merma - Los De Aca
Premium,MVM
join:2003-12-20
Someshire | Sophos potentially thinks so
»www.sophos.com/security/analyses···dBr.html
Cudni |
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Jrb2
Premium
join:2001-08-31
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»www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_ant···ware.htm
quote:
WinAntiVirus 2006
aggressive advertising (1, 2, 3, 4); false positives work as goad to purchase; inappropriate collection of Personally Identifiable Information; same company as WinAntiSpy 2005, WinAntiSpyware 2006, & WinFixer [A: 5-21-05 / U: 6-13-06]
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mysec
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join:2005-11-29
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WinAntiVirus keeps questionable company with WinFixer and others.
See here, esp.links to Sandi Hardmeier's blogs:
»The WinFixer - ValueClick connection
Also, these rogue products are often used in redirect exploits. While you are comtemplating getting this great product, other unwanted stuff will sneak in if you don't have adequate protection:
»urs2.net/rsj/computing/tests/winantivir/
regards,
-rich
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Allyn_P
Premium
join:2002-10-29
Okatie, SC | reply to tempnexus
WinAntiVirus Pro 2006 is malware designed to extort by suggestion and intimidation. It is only good for stealing money and credit card info. |
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BB1984
join:2006-05-31
Australia | Flagged by Spybot S&D and others - yes best keep away and stick to a well-known and well-received AV like NOD32, KAV, or some of the other majors.  |
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burner50
Pinlifter
Premium,VIP
join:2002-06-05
EN22wm | reply to tempnexus
i have it too... How do i get rid of it... AdAware, Spybot, Avast!, never seem to be able to do anything with it...
It also keeps trying to sneak in trojans
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Kill DRM
@rr.com
| said by burner50  :i have it too... How do i get rid of it... Format. No other good way. Never use any product that starts with "Win" and ends with "Pro". |
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Don Pelotas
join:2004-12-10
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said by burner50 :i have it too... How do i get rid of it... AdAware, Spybot, Avast!, never seem to be able to do anything with it... It also keeps trying to sneak in trojans »www.superantispyware.com/ should take care of it. |
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Caution
@verizon.net
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I do not know if this would work or not....but you could try doing a System Restore to a date you know is prior to the infection.
As for myself I would reformat instead of spending money for yet another program. A reformat and you know for sure it is gone. |
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AB
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join:2006-04-04
Leesburg, VA
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said by burner50 :i have it too... How do i get rid of it... AdAware, Spybot, Avast!, never seem to be able to do anything with it... It also keeps trying to sneak in trojans Malware cleanup measures usually start here:
»Security Cleanup FAQ »Mandatory Steps Before Requesting Assistance |
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Hutch
My Throne is the Dunny
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join:2000-10-14
Out House
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said by Kill DRM :
Never use any product that starts with "Win" and ends with "Pro".
Does that include Windows XP Professional. 
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burner50
Pinlifter
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join:2002-06-05
EN22wm
 ·Mediacom
·FrontierNet Intern..
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said by Kill DRM :said by burner50 :i have it too... How do i get rid of it... Format. No other good way. Never use any product that starts with "Win" and ends with "Pro". I never tried to use it... It forced its way into my computer and tried to install itsself...
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Semi Trailers belong on Rail cars |
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Kill DRM
@rr.com | reply to Hutch
KiwiAussie, we are keepin' an eye on you ! |
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Trel
Good Evening
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join:2002-10-08
Hillsborough, NJ
edit:
June 2nd, @04:04PM
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Upon reflection, I do not wish to post. Take me back! |
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