How to remove PowerAntivirus2009 ?

August 1st, 2008
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What is PowerAntivirus2009?

PowerAntivirus2009 is a new rogue anti-spyware program - a fake spyware remover, which uses trojans, such as the infamous Zlob or Vundo, to enter the system. This parasite relies on misleading advertising to get the user to purchase it's "licensed version".

Once inside and active, PowerAntivirus2009 will flood the user with popups and fake system notifications, supposedly to "inform" him of an infection or multiple infections present on the system. This information may indeed be true by sheer coincidence, since PowerAntivirus2009 has neither the ability to detect spyware nor remove it. This disinformation is used to convince the user he is infected and therefore in need of an anti-spyware program.

There is no useful information about PowerAntivirus2009 to be found anywhere on the net, and neither is there any information on the company behind it. PowerAntivirus2009 is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block it's homepage using your HOSTS file.

PowerAntivirus2009 is Extremely dangerous

arrow PowerAntivirus2009 is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow PowerAntivirus2009 may spread via Trojans
arrow PowerAntivirus2009 may display fake security messages
arrow PowerAntivirus2009 may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow PowerAntivirus2009 may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow PowerAntivirus2009 violates your privacy and compromises your security
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Manual PowerAntivirus2009 removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove PowerAntivirus2009, 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 PowerAntivirus2009 processes:
Remove these PowerAntivirus2009 Registry files:
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PowerAntivirus2009 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 PowerAntivirus2009 can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads PowerAntivirus2009 trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, PowerAntivirus2009 offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, PowerAntivirus2009 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 PowerAntivirus2009, 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 PowerAntivirus2009, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as PowerAntivirus2009, is nearly impossible to remove manually.


How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Rogue Anti-Spyware such as PowerAntivirus2009?

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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