How to remove WinZix?
What is WinZix?
WinZix is a rogue file compressing software posing as WinZip (which is a reputable and legitimate archiver) that spreads other malware to computers, with spyware being the prime malware category to infect your system after WinZix installation. The main ways for WinZix to spread are P2P sharing applications where files with .zix extension can be found. WinZix is needed to extract these files. Do not install WinZix and do not open .zix files. If you happen to get infected by WinZix, use automatic removal software to get rid of this spyware parasite.
WinZix is Extremely dangerous
WinZix is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program WinZix may spread via Trojans WinZix may display fake security messages WinZix may install additional spyware to your computer WinZix may repair its files, spread or update by itself WinZix violates your privacy and compromises your security
for WinZix detection
Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like WinZix and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.
Manual WinZix removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove WinZix, 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.
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other WinZix infected files and get help in WinZix removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing WinZix and similar threats.
WinZix 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 WinZix can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads WinZix trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, WinZix offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, WinZix 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 WinZix, 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 WinZix, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as WinZix, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
