Removing Winfixer Popups
"I've been getting those very annoying Winfixer popups. My popup blocker is set to High. I have Ad-Aware, Spybot Search & Destroy and even Microsoft AntiSpyware. But no matter what I try they keep coming back. I’ve searched for help on removing Winfixer, but all the info I found is too technical for me. Can you help?"
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Based on several emails I've seen from readers, Winfixer (also known as WinFixer 2005) is a nasty bit of adware. It tries to install itself through confusing and alarming popups, and is resistant to many removal tools. Here's what I recommend to remove Winfixer.
First, make sure your Windows system is up to date. If you don't have Windows Update running on auto-pilot, I highly recommend that. From Internet Explorer, click on Tools, then Windows Update. This will ensure that you have the latest Windows security fixes and patches. Without that in place, you are wide open to many different exploits that can wreak havoc on your PC.
If you search for Winfixer at Google, you will find quite a few links to websites, forums and software vendors that claim to have the solution for Winfixer removal. However, as you mentioned, many of them are very geeky and require you to mess around in the Windows system registry. If you are an advanced user and follow these instructions very carefully, you may succeed in getting rid of Winfixer.
But if getting into the guts of the operating system sounds a little scary, you might want to consider using a malware removal tool written specifically for the task. Unfortunately, none of the free adware/spyware tools seem to be effective in removing Winfixer. Several people have told me they have tried Ad-Aware, Spyware Blaster, Spyware Doctor, Spybot Search & Destroy, Microsoft AntiSpyware and others to no avail. In some cases, the program claims to have removed Winfixer, but it reappears after a reboot.
Two software packages from reputable companies claim to remove Winfixer and other malware, namely Spy Sweeper and
Computer Associates PestPatrol. They're not free, but they should get the job done with a friendly point and click user interface.
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Posted by Bob Rankin on October 14, 2005 01:33 PM
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VundoFix.exe did it for me after months of torture. Thanks for the help! |
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Winfixer has turned me grey. Computing is no fun anymore. Spent a small fortune on Anti Virus . Going to try Bobs solution next and if that does,nt work i,m cutting off the plug! |
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If Winfixer actually is created in the uk, and the company has got a shopper account (paypal etc) why doesn't the government shut down the paypal, and atempt to find who is making this crap, fraud, computer misuse act, theft etc etc. EDITOR'S NOTE: Winfixer is "free" software, so the victims don't need to pay with Paypal, or a credit card. |
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i'm facing lots of issues with winfixer virus. i have symantec antivirus corporate edition in my system but it only detects it but can't clean it. symantec website has some steps to remove it. these steps tells to remove a lot of registry entries. but suprisingly none of those entries are present in my registry. i don't know what to do. i don't wanna pay to get it fixed. Please help. EDITOR'S NOTE: Did you try the Vundofix mentioned earlier in the comments? |
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i had problem with winfixer ,just like everyone else, i found a forumn site that a guy said to go to your start button then click run and type in regedit , a window will pop up saying regeristry editor. EDITOR'S NOTE: Random hacking in the registry is not encouraged. There are better ways, see the article and subsequent comments. |
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I think I downloaded Winfixer several months ago and tried a couple of simple things to remove it..maybe tried restore, not sure. How do I know if I it is still on my computer. A good anti-virus and anti-spyware combo would detect it. See http://www.askbobrankin.com/antivirus_antispyware.html |
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I am so happy! i managed to get rid of winfixer, errorsafe and all of the other vmundo crap on my PC using the VundoFix program. Make sure you get the 6.3.0.20 version. I downloaded the 6.3.0.19 version first, but the infection returned. The newer one seems to get rid of it completely, apparently the virus seems to use a 'root kit' or something to hide and then older one doesnt delete it. The new one does gets rid of it tho. get it here: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic18610.html |
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I had a winfixer infection a while back. I use SpySweeper, which would find it and remove it but it would come back after I restarted the computer. I got it removed by following some steps from TechSupportGuy.com (this was before I knew about Bob. Sorry Bob!) It was a big pain but it worked. I still use SpySweeper and AVG for anti-virus and havent had any problems since then. |
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The winantiviruspro2007 is a really malicious program. It seems to learn and when you try to download legitimate antispyware it locks up your pc. At least thats what it did to mine. I finally had to have my hard drive cleaned. I tried every tool I read about without success. I have filed complaints with the FTC and the FBI and the Ohio attorney general. Ohio because thats where bytehosting owned by James Reno one of the scumbags involved in this crime is located. billingnow and vipfares are other sites involved in this scam. These guys should be serving long prison terms and their ill gotten gains confiscated! Evidently this whole scam originates in the Ukraine from winsoftware and innovative marketing. |
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I also had a problem with ad-ware and malware,my son downloaded the trial version of winfixer and winantiviruspro 2007 and i tried all kinds of removals and nothing seemed to work.i downloaded SPYWARE TERMINATOR its free from their website(the full version) and i also use reg cure(this one costs but its worth it) together and i turn off realtime from SPYWARE TERMINATOR and run reg cure then i turn on realtime for SPYWARE TEMINATOR and run a full scan the first time and then a quick scan the rest of the time (usually once a week )and i do a full scan once every 2 or 3 weeks.i always start the same way.turn off real time protect-run reg cure-turn on raltime -run quick or full scan.spyware is just GREAT a must have.i have a 14 year old son and hes online all day its very safe. |
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