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How to remove ComClean?

July 22nd, 2010

What is ComClean?

ComClean is a new Korean program, one of the malwares that have been distributed quite actively these days. Just like MedicCop or HomeProtect, ComClean may appear on your computer out of nowhere and then start popping-up about some serious threats on the PC that have been detected. All this secret infiltration is done with a help of Trojans and usually through security vulnerabilities found. With a help of Trojans, Com Clean rogue anti-spyware also gets ability to launch once the PC is rebooted.

These changes to computer’s system should make anyone to become concerned about his machine. That’s because after that ComClean will stat to display its fake scanners, pop-up ads and notifications. Malware will pose to scan the system and after that will pop-up to detect viruses. However, there is nothing serious on your computer but ComClean. So please, remove ComClean with a legit anti-spyware once it starts applying its dirty methods while trying to make you purchase its license. And of course, avoid visiting comclean.pe.kr malicious domain.


ComClean is Extremely dangerous

arrow ComClean is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow ComClean may spread via Trojans
arrow ComClean may display fake security messages
arrow ComClean may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow ComClean may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow ComClean violates your privacy and compromises your security
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Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like ComClean and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.



ComClean screenshots


ComClean screenshot

Manual ComClean removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove ComClean, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using Spyware Doctor or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Remove these ComClean Registry Entries:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other ComClean infected files and get help in ComClean removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing ComClean and similar threats.

ComClean is classified as Rogue Anti-Spyware. After infecting a user’s system, it proceeds to scare its victim into buying the “product” by displaying fake security messages, stating that your computer is infected with spyware and only ComClean can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads ComClean trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, ComClean offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, ComClean does not only fix the errors, but it also takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.

Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as ComClean, may offer users to buy it after the victim clicks on a banner or a pop-up while surfing the internet. Usually, a Trojan is installed to a victim’s computer after clicking on the advertisement. It then proceeds to download or even install ComClean, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as ComClean, is nearly impossible to remove manually.


How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Rogue Anti-Spyware such as ComClean?

Numerous undesirable and annoying pop-ups: A typical Rogue Anti-Spyware parasite keeps track of your internet browsing habits, sending your browsing history data to remote servers, owned by third party companies that use this information to advertise their products via numerous pop-ups, toolbars, hijacked homepages and spam letters. All these undesirable advertising methods are used on the victims of Rogue Anti-Spyware.
Changed or new icons: Sometimes, Rogue Anti-Spyware installs unwanted software to a victim’s PC without user’s knowledge and consent. This may lead to slower PC performance and stability, as well as more unwanted programs you can't remove.

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