How to remove DoctorVaccine?
What is DoctorVaccine?
DoctorVaccine is a rogue anti-spyware program aimed at the Korean public, thus showing how widespread the rogue scam business really is. DoctorVaccine is no different than any other rogue: it infects the system by using trojans, such as the notorious Zlob or Vundo, and harasses the user with it’s scare tactics. The ultimate goal of DoctorVaccine is to convince the user to buy it’s "licensed version".
Once inside and active, DoctorVaccine will flood the user with popups and fake system notifications supposedly to "inform" him that he is infected. This threat reports are, of course, false, but too often reach their goal of intimidating the user enough for him to grab the first solution that comes to mind, which is DoctorVaccine – the fake spyware remover.
DoctorVaccine is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block doctorvaccine.co.kr using your HOSTS file.
DoctorVaccine is Extremely dangerous
DoctorVaccine is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program DoctorVaccine may spread via Trojans DoctorVaccine may display fake security messages DoctorVaccine may install additional spyware to your computer DoctorVaccine may repair its files, spread or update by itself DoctorVaccine violates your privacy and compromises your security
Manual DoctorVaccine removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove DoctorVaccine, 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.
DoctorVaccine 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 DoctorVaccine can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads DoctorVaccine trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, DoctorVaccine offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, DoctorVaccine 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 DoctorVaccine, 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 DoctorVaccine, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as DoctorVaccine, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
