Registry Fix
It is an Adware. Adware, also known as advertising software, displays third-party advertising on the computer. The ads can take several forms, including pop-ups, pop-unders, banners, or links embedded within web pages or parts of the Windows interface.
Some adware advertising might consists of text ads shown within the application itself or within side bars, search bars, and search results. Adware is often contextually or behaviorally based and tracks browsing habits in order to display ads that
are meant to be relevant to the user.0
General information:
| Malware Name: |
Registry Fix |
| Malware Type: |
Adware |
| Company Name: |
Pimasoft |
| Company URL: |
http://www.pimasoft.com/
|
| Threat Level: |
Moderate Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation. |
Company Description:
Pimasoft provides the software tools that upgrade computer systems to optimum performance and security. One of its software is Registry Fix. Registry Fix is an advanced registry cleaner for Windows that can safely clean and repair problems with your
registry in a few simple mouse clicks! Easily fix problems with the Windows registry that are a common cause of crashes and error messages.
Spyware Description:
It is an Adware. Adware, also known as advertising software, displays third-party advertising on the computer. The ads can take several forms, including pop-ups, pop-unders, banners, or links embedded within web pages or parts of the Windows interface.
Some adware advertising might consists of text ads shown within the application itself or within side bars, search bars, and search results. Adware is often contextually or behaviorally based and tracks browsing habits in order to display ads that
are meant to be relevant to the user.0
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> False positives work as good to purchase -> False scan results -> Uses inadequate scan/detection scheme0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
Registry Fix.exe
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Registry Fix 3.0.2\Registry Fix on the Web.lnk |
535 |
Shortcut |
| C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Registry Fix 3.0.2\Uninstall Registry Fix.lnk |
598 |
Shortcut |
| C:\Program Files\Registry Fix 3.0.2\unins000.exe |
640957 |
Application |
Folder information Created after Installation:
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Registry Fix_is1 |
URLInfoAbout |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Registry Fix_is1 |
URLUpdateInfo |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Registry Fix_is1 |
UninstallString |
