Does anybody know how to get rid of the “winfixer” virus?

7 thoughts on “Does anybody know how to get rid of the “winfixer” virus?”

1. Mich T says:

   December 9, 2009 at 3:47 pm

   WinFixer is a dangerous rogue anti-spyware program. WinFixer can install itself without your knowledge when visiting certain websites, or it may be packaged with freeware. It displays deceptive pop-up ads that have the appearance of system alert messages which are unassociated with any software, and prompts you to purchase WinFixer to fix a reported system problem. It is srongly recomended to remove this malware from your computer.

   Try this removal instructions:

2. zahrin s says:

   December 9, 2009 at 3:47 pm

   combination of spybot,ad-aware 2007,a-squared free,n avg is perfect for pc protection.

   u can download it from download.com for free.there are also many other good antivirus here.it is a cool site and safe for downloading software.

3. alibaba says:

   December 9, 2009 at 3:47 pm

   If your computer is sending you to a scam site, using alert balloons, pop-ups, a browser toolbar, or a hijack of your browser or your desktop screen, then you need to clean your computer with REAL antispyware software.

   SUPERAntiSpyware spyware-removal software:
   http://www.superantispyware.com

   Spybot Search & Destroy spyware-removal software:
   http://www.safer-networking.org

4. Bob Hodges says:

   December 9, 2009 at 3:47 pm

   Hi, this software will get rid of it for you. Heres the site: http://top-rated-pc-security.com

5. ForensicGirl says:

   December 9, 2009 at 3:47 pm

   From the symantec website:

   The following instructions pertain to all current and recent Symantec antivirus products, including the Symantec AntiVirus and Norton AntiVirus product lines.

   Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP).
   Update the virus definitions.
   Run a full system scan.
   Delete any values added to the registry.

   For specific details on each of these steps, read the following instructions.

   To disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP)
   If you are running Windows Me or Windows XP, we recommend that you temporarily turn off System Restore. Windows Me/XP uses this feature, which is enabled by default, to restore the files on your computer in case they become damaged. If a virus, worm, or Trojan infects a computer, System Restore may back up the virus, worm, or Trojan on the computer.

   Windows prevents outside programs, including antivirus programs, from modifying System Restore. Therefore, antivirus programs or tools cannot remove threats in the System Restore folder. As a result, System Restore has the potential of restoring an infected file on your computer, even after you have cleaned the infected files from all the other locations.

   Also, a virus scan may detect a threat in the System Restore folder even though you have removed the threat.

   For instructions on how to turn off System Restore, read your Windows documentation, or one of the following articles:

   How to disable or enable Windows Me System Restore
   How to turn off or turn on Windows XP System Restore

   Note: When you are completely finished with the removal procedure and are satisfied that the threat has been removed, reenable System Restore by following the instructions in the aforementioned documents.

   For additional information, and an alternative to disabling Windows Me System Restore, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article: Antivirus Tools Cannot Clean Infected Files in the _Restore Folder (Article ID: Q263455).

6. Andrew W says:

   December 9, 2009 at 3:47 pm

   Spybot Search & Destroy should help you.

7. Sly_Old_Mole says:

   December 9, 2009 at 3:47 pm

   Read & run this tool:

   http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic18610.html

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