Remove PrivacyWatcher. Description and removal instructions

Title: PrivacyWatcher
Type: Malware	Severity scale: (66 / 100)

PrivacyWatcher is a rogue anti-spyware program, which means is a fake spyware remover that uses scare tactics, such as pop-ups and fake security notifications, to convince the user that he/she is infected, in hopes that he/she will purchase PrivacyWatcher to dispose of the non-existent problem.

This parasite usually infects the sytem by using trojans, such as Zlob and Vundo and various variations of malicious web browser toolbars. PrivacyWatcher is a program of highly dubious nature and must be removed ASAP if you've been infected with it.

PrivacyWatcher is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block privacywatcher.com using your HOSTS file.

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Related files: PrivacyWatcher.exe, PrivacyWatcher.exe.manifest, BugReport.html.tpl, comdlg32.ocx, copy.gif, debug.log, IEHistoryClear.cmd, unins000.exe, winhttp.dll, wmsrc.exe, msvbvm60.dll, openlocation.exe

PrivacyWatcher properties:
• Shows commercial adverts
• Connects itself to the internet
• Stays resident in background

Automatic PrivacyWatcher removal:

remover for PrivacyWatcher

PrivacyWatcher manual removal:

Kill processes:
PrivacyWatcher.exe

HELP:
how to kill malicious processes

Unregister DLLs:
msvbvm60.dll, winhttp.dll

HELP:
how to unregister malicious DLLs

Delete files:
PrivacyWatcher.exe, PrivacyWatcher.exe.manifest, BugReport.html.tpl, comdlg32.ocx, copy.gif, Debug.log, IEHistoryClear.cmd, unins000.exe, winhttp.dll, wmsrc.exe, msvbvm60.dll, openlocation.exe

HELP:
how to remove harmful files

Other programs to remove PrivacyWatcher:

• SUPERAntiSpyware - Review - Download
• CounterSpy - Review - Download
• Windows Defender - Review - Download

Information added: 22/04/08
Information updated: 22/04/08

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