Removing Winfixer Popups - Comments Page 6

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.
then u will see a bunch of yellow envelopes and it u keep opening them up ,you will eventually see the winfixer envelope saying winfixer,and just delete it, dont get disapointed because u may open a many as a hundred or so yellow envelopes ,about the time u really get fed up hunting it , you will eventually see it ,and it is as simple as that.just delete it .. i found it and it really worked and u dont have to buy anything.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Random hacking in the registry is not encouraged. There are better ways, see the article and subsequent comments.

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

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

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.

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.

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.