What is SpywareRemover?
It is rogue PC security software, which is installed without the user's consent, usually through Internet Explorer. The core of the problem is Trojan.Zlob that downloads SpywareRemover. Trojan is also tended to display fake security alerts in the taskbar area, purportedly computer has been infected with spyware, at the same time SpywareRemover is offered as spyware removal utility, featuring free system scan. In order to remove threats, that has been assumingly found, user is prompted to buy licensed SpywareRemover version.
Important! Do not buy SpywareRemover, it will be useless purchase, because the program is not able to clean and protect computers properly!
Important! Do not buy SpywareRemover, it will be useless purchase, because the program is not able to clean and protect computers properly!
SpywareRemover removal tool:
- Spyware Doctor (see here for the installation guide)
Screenshot:
SpywareRemover Entries:
The following files are created: setupxv.exe (setup file), sprmvr.exe, ptlg.exe, SpywareRemover.exe,
Hijackthis Entries:
O4 Entries:
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [msptlg] C:\WINDOWS\ptlg.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpywareRemover] C:\Program Files\SpywareRemover\SpywareRemover.exe -boot
O23 Entries:
O23 - Service: ptlg - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ptlg.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [msptlg] C:\WINDOWS\ptlg.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpywareRemover] C:\Program Files\SpywareRemover\SpywareRemover.exe -boot
O23 Entries:
O23 - Service: ptlg - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ptlg.exe