How to remove Error Doctor?
What is Error Doctor?
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 is Extremely dangerous
Error Doctor is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program Error Doctor may spread via Trojans Error Doctor may display fake security messages Error Doctor may install additional spyware to your computer Error Doctor may repair its files, spread or update by itself Error Doctor violates your privacy and compromises your security
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Manual Error Doctor removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Error Doctor, 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. Stop these Error Doctor processes:
Disable these Error Doctor DLL files::
Remove these Error Doctor Registry Entries:
Remove these Error Doctor files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other Error Doctor infected files and get help in Error Doctor removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing Error Doctor and similar threats.
Error Doctor 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 can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Error Doctor trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Error Doctor offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Error Doctor 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 Error Doctor, 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, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Error Doctor, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
