WinFixer 2005

WinFixer 2005 is a rogue data repair utility that shows false scan results and nags the user to purchase it in order to fix the problems reported in its scan. WinFixer 2005 is a rogue data repair utility that shows false scan results and nags the user to purchase it in order to fix the problems reported in its scan.0

General information:

Malware Name:	WinFixer 2005
Malware Type:	Rogue Security Program
Company Name:	WinSoftware, Ltd
Company URL:
Threat Level:	Moderate Risk
Operating System:	WIN XP
Installation Type:	Installed through EXE
Operation:	Time of After Installation

Company Description:

WinSoftware provides you the software WinFixer 2005 is a useful utility to scan and fix any system, registry and hard drive errors. It ensures system stability and good performance, frees wasted hard drive space and recovers damaged Word, Excel, image, music and video files. It is capable of removing unnecessary programs from startup and speeding up boot process, removing remnants of old device drivers that slow your system down and deleting tracks of your Internet activity. WinFixer 2005 was specially designed for users who want to get the most out of their computers.

Spyware Description:

WinFixer 2005 is a rogue data repair utility that shows false scan results and nags the user to purchase it in order to fix the problems reported in its scan. WinFixer 2005 is a rogue data repair utility that shows false scan results and nags the user to purchase it in order to fix the problems reported in its scan.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> It shows false scan results. -> It influences a user to purchase the full version in order to remove the found errors. -> It may be installed without adequate notice and consent, often though exploits.

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Processes Running:

WFX5.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Program Files\Common Files\WinSoftware\CrXML.dll	102400	Application Extension
C:\Program Files\WinFixer 2005\unins000.exe	77257	Application
C:\WINDOWS\system32\df_kme.exe	30208	Application

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\WinFixer 2005
C:\Program Files\WinFixer 2005\Backup

Registry information Created after Installation: