SPYWARE DOCTOR ..false ad spoof???

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?

<snip>
> 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

<voice_of_reason@australia.edu> wrote in message
news:1135947264.607590.114240@o13g2000cwo.googlegr oups.com...
> 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

voice_of_reason@australia.edu wrote:

> 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/...moving_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_R...:_Introduction
http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm - The Parasite Fight
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

voice_of_reason@australia.edu wrote:
> 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/
--
Mike Pawlak

voice_of_reason@australia.edu wrote:
>
> 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.


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http://www.bootdisk.com/

voice_of_reason@australia.edu wrote:

> 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.