How to remove Doctor Adware?
What is Doctor Adware?
Doctor Adware is a rogue anti-spyware program, a fake anti-spyware program, which uses trojans, such as Zlob, to enter the system. These trojans typically lurk in porn/warez websites disguised as video codecs. Doctor Adware uses illicit advertising to create a reson for the user to purchase it’s "licensed version".
Once inside and active, Doctor Adware will flood the user with popups and fake system notifications to "inform" him of an infection. This information is false and is used to mislead the user into thinking his system is at risk. The popups and notifications will lead the user to Doctor Adware’s homepage, where he will be futher persuaded to buy.
Doctoradware.com, the home of this scamware, looks like something made in the 90s with useless copied content to match. You will not find ANY remotely useful information, such as contact information, information about the company, the program or any of the threats Doctor Adware claims to be able to remove. You will not find a legitimate payment system.
Doctor Adware is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOt download or buy it and block doctoradware.com using your HOSTS file.
Doctor Adware is Extremely dangerous
Doctor Adware is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program Doctor Adware may spread via Trojans Doctor Adware may display fake security messages Doctor Adware may install additional spyware to your computer Doctor Adware may repair its files, spread or update by itself Doctor Adware violates your privacy and compromises your security
Manual Doctor Adware removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Doctor Adware, 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 automatic spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Doctor Adware 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 Doctor Adware can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Doctor Adware trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Doctor Adware offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Doctor Adware 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 Doctor Adware, 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 Doctor Adware, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Doctor Adware, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
