SPYWARE DOCTOR ..false ad spoof???

[voice_of_reason]

Greetings:

I installed a trial version of Spyware Doctor. I ran a scan and it came
back telling me I had several spyware infections rated as "High" risk
type.

The problem is that I can't find the locations listed for these
supposed infections on my computer. Not only can I not find the
specific files.....the directories don't even exist!

Example:

"C:\Documents and Settings\(user name)\Temporary Internet
Files\Content.IE5\(filename)"

No such directory as "Content.IE5" and besides, I don't even run IE as
my browser!

The scan has periodically run several times on its own and each time it
comes back with a list that contains a few "high" risk type
infections....but always in locations that don't even exist on my
computer. I've tried every means I know of to "unhide" directories and
files but to no avial.

The only way to remove these "infections" is to pay for a full version
of the software. I'm starting to wonder if this is just some sort of ad
spoof to scare me into to paying for a full version.

Anyone else experience anything like this?

 

[philo]

The only way to remove these "infections" is to pay for a full version
of the software. I'm starting to wonder if this is just some sort of ad
spoof to scare me into to paying for a full version.

Anyone else experience anything like this?

uninstall the piece of junk software
and get something else

 

[Henry]

Greetings:

I installed a trial version of Spyware Doctor. I ran a scan and it came
back telling me I had several spyware infections rated as "High" risk
type.

The problem is that I can't find the locations listed for these
supposed infections on my computer. Not only can I not find the
specific files.....the directories don't even exist!

Example:

"C:\Documents and Settings\(user name)\Temporary Internet
Files\Content.IE5\(filename)"

No such directory as "Content.IE5" and besides, I don't even run IE as
my browser!

The scan has periodically run several times on its own and each time it
comes back with a list that contains a few "high" risk type
infections....but always in locations that don't even exist on my
computer. I've tried every means I know of to "unhide" directories and
files but to no avial.

The only way to remove these "infections" is to pay for a full version
of the software. I'm starting to wonder if this is just some sort of ad
spoof to scare me into to paying for a full version.

Anyone else experience anything like this?

that's why I did not buy it..............so use Ad-Aware, SpyBot and
SpyBlaster

 

[Malke]

Greetings:

I installed a trial version of Spyware Doctor. I ran a scan and it
came back telling me I had several spyware infections rated as "High"
risk type.

The problem is that I can't find the locations listed for these
supposed infections on my computer. Not only can I not find the
specific files.....the directories don't even exist! (snip)

The scan has periodically run several times on its own and each time
it comes back with a list that contains a few "high" risk type
infections....but always in locations that don't even exist on my
computer. I've tried every means I know of to "unhide" directories and
files but to no avial.

The only way to remove these "infections" is to pay for a full version
of the software. I'm starting to wonder if this is just some sort of
ad spoof to scare me into to paying for a full version.

I don't know about that particular program, but you should not have to
pay for a program to remove spyware. Your experience is quite common,
however. Uninstall the one you have and get a better one. Here is a
link to MVP Eric Howes' website which lists many known "rogue"
antispyware programs:

http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm

Here is a link with general malware removal steps. Nothing I suggest
costs money:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

And here are some other sites to help you be knowledgeable about
protecting your computer:

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971 - So How Did I Get
Infected Anyway?
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm - The Parasite Fight
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html

Malke

 

[MAP]

Greetings:

I installed a trial version of Spyware Doctor. I ran a scan and it
came back telling me I had several spyware infections rated as "High"
risk type.

The problem is that I can't find the locations listed for these
supposed infections on my computer. Not only can I not find the
specific files.....the directories don't even exist!

Example:

"C:\Documents and Settings\(user name)\Temporary Internet
Files\Content.IE5\(filename)"

No such directory as "Content.IE5" and besides, I don't even run IE as
my browser!

The scan has periodically run several times on its own and each time
it comes back with a list that contains a few "high" risk type
infections....but always in locations that don't even exist on my
computer. I've tried every means I know of to "unhide" directories and
files but to no avial.

The only way to remove these "infections" is to pay for a full version
of the software. I'm starting to wonder if this is just some sort of
ad spoof to scare me into to paying for a full version.

Anyone else experience anything like this?

Double check the doctor with this one.
http://www.webroot.com/consumer/downloads/

 

[Julie Armstrong]

The files are there but in order to see them you need to log in as
administrator or another user with admin rights and enable your system to
show hidden files. Spyware Doctor is a good program but, as you see, you
have to pay to remove what it finds. You can also delete those files using
Crap Cleaner its free www.ccleaner.com

 

[Plato]

I installed a trial version of Spyware Doctor. I ran a scan and it came
back telling me I had several spyware infections rated as "High" risk
type.

Remove that piece of crap ASAP.

 

[Steve N.]

Greetings:

I installed a trial version of Spyware Doctor. I ran a scan and it came
back telling me I had several spyware infections rated as "High" risk
type.

The problem is that I can't find the locations listed for these
supposed infections on my computer. Not only can I not find the
specific files.....the directories don't even exist!

Example:

"C:\Documents and Settings\(user name)\Temporary Internet
Files\Content.IE5\(filename)"

No such directory as "Content.IE5" and besides, I don't even run IE as
my browser!

The scan has periodically run several times on its own and each time it
comes back with a list that contains a few "high" risk type
infections....but always in locations that don't even exist on my
computer. I've tried every means I know of to "unhide" directories and
files but to no avial.

The only way to remove these "infections" is to pay for a full version
of the software. I'm starting to wonder if this is just some sort of ad
spoof to scare me into to paying for a full version.

Anyone else experience anything like this?

Now what do you think? The answer is obvious, it's a scam, plain and simple.

Steve N.

 

[Al Olongapo]

The files are there but in order to see them you need to log in as
administrator or another user with admin rights and enable your system to
show hidden files. Spyware Doctor is a good program but, as you see, you
have to pay to remove what it finds. You can also delete those files using
Crap Cleaner its free www.ccleaner.com

there is probably a malware file hidden in his Windows\System32
directory that will generate them again as soon as they're deleted.

Best bet -- Go to Tom Coyote's web page sign up for a free membership,
get "HijackThis", run it get a log of the results post it to Coyotes'
and ask for a review. There are some very knowledgeable people there
and all their help is FREE.

If Spyware doctor is telling you that there are "hidden" high risk
files in your system DON'T DISREGARD IT!