How to remove Error Doctor 2007 ?

August 28th, 2007
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What is Error Doctor 2007?

Error Doctor (also known as Error Doctor 2007/2008) is a rogue anti-spyware application that appeared in the Web on August 27th, 2007. Trojans and browser security holes are the main ways of Error Doctor infection. Once it infects a system, this parasite proceeds to generate massive amounts of security pop-up messages, prompting you to scan your system for spyware.

Once clicked upon, these pop-ups will open Error Doctor and start a misleading scan that displays a falsified report full of exaggerated and fake errors. This is done to scare you into buying the full Error Doctor version. If you happen to encounter Error Doctor 2007 in your system, be sure to remove it completely as soon as possible, as it may spread other malware into your PC.

Error Doctor 2008 seems to be a clone of the "2007 version", whether the parasite's files have changed is unclear.

We also recommend blocking errordoctor [dot] com (IP 69.46.120.9) with your HOSTS file to avoid accidental infection.

Error Doctor 2007 is Extremely dangerous

arrow Error Doctor 2007 is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow Error Doctor 2007 may spread via Trojans
arrow Error Doctor 2007 may display fake security messages
arrow Error Doctor 2007 may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow Error Doctor 2007 may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow Error Doctor 2007 violates your privacy and compromises your security
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Manual Error Doctor 2007 removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Error Doctor 2007, 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.

Remove these Error Doctor 2007 processes:
Remove these Error Doctor 2007 DLL files:
Remove these Error Doctor 2007 Registry files:
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Error Doctor 2007 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 Error Doctor 2007 can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Error Doctor 2007 trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Error Doctor 2007 offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Error Doctor 2007 not only does not fix the errors, but it takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.

Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Error Doctor 2007, 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 Error Doctor 2007, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Error Doctor 2007, is nearly impossible to remove manually.


How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Rogue Anti-Spyware such as Error Doctor 2007?

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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