How to remove PC Scout?
What is PC Scout?
PC Scout is the new variant of a different rogue anti-spyware program, called Active Security. PC Scout claims to have detected tons of infected files in the system and offers its services for their removal. PC Scout will ask the user to make a payment to install the program and will redirect him to its “official” website. However, this program does not provide any protection to the system. It was created only to mimic legitimate programs and support the scammers.
PC Scout infects PCs with the help of Trojans or other malware. Like many other rogue anti-spywares, this one also imitates scanning actions and claims to have detected various infections on the system. In addition to the scans, PC Scout will also display popups and fake system notifications, supposedly to inform the user of infections. Messages displayed by PC Scout normally look like this one:
PC Scout detected the virus or the harmful program on your computer!
Internet Explorer is infected with worm Rootkit.Win32.Agent.pp. This worm can harm your computer.
All these security alerts and messages are meant to scare people into buying the “full” version of PC Scout. However, they are all false and should be ignored without any doubt. What is more, the program is known to make computers malfunction, so removing all the files connected to PC Scout is highly recommended.
PC Scout is Extremely dangerous
PC Scout is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program PC Scout may spread via Trojans PC Scout may display fake security messages PC Scout may install additional spyware to your computer PC Scout may repair its files, spread or update by itself PC Scout violates your privacy and compromises your security
for PC Scout detection
Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like PC Scout and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.
PC Scout screenshots
Manual PC Scout removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove PC Scout, 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 PC Scout processes:
Disable these PC Scout DLL files::
Remove these PC Scout Registry Entries:
Remove these PC Scout files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other PC Scout infected files and get help in PC Scout removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing PC Scout and similar threats.
PC Scout 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 PC Scout can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads PC Scout trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, PC Scout offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, PC Scout 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 PC Scout, 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 PC Scout, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as PC Scout, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
