is win32/winfixer a virus?

Question

and if so how do i get rid of it

Answer 1

win/32 winfixer is "almost" a virus. Because it does not replicate itself, it is considered to be a "trojan horse" spyware. Similar to a virus in that it does damage, but spread itself differently.

Because it is not a "virus", must virus programs will not detect or remove it. Instead you need a "spyware" scanner. Go to http://download.com and get the free program Spybot Seek&Destroy. Will should clean winfix off your PC for you.

Answer 2

You can download ccleaner for free here: http://bit.ly/1Bk5V5C

First open CCleaner
Go to the Cleaner tab and you will be confronted by a very confusing lineup of checkboxes.
To make this brief, below is my recommended setup:
Under internet explorer check temporary internet files, cookies, and last download location. Most users don't really need this stuff. keep history and bookmarks unchecked, history is a maybe, but you don't want to lose bookmarked sites. You can normally leave Windows Explorer, System, and Advanced alone.
Run CCleaner and it will start deleting files.
afterward it will present you with a list of the files deleted, you really don't need to go through it as it will be several pages long.
The registry cleaner is recommended for slightly more advanced users. Use it after uninstalling programs as they will often leave behind incorrect registry entries.
If you decide to run Registry cleaner then review the items detected and always back up the registry (I keep a folder aside for this)
The Tools tab lets you uninstall programs and set startup programs. Why do you need this if Windows has all of these features? Especially with Vista Home Ed. The windows defender software explorer( startup programs) doesn't pick up some entries (however software explorer is easier to use).
Using CCleaner to uninstall programs and then check for leftover registry entries takes less time.
Under Options you can determine how CCleaner cleans your files. I leave this alone.

Answer 3

Winfixer is a form of malware/spyware. You need a dedicated malware/spyware remover like Spyware Doctor Starter Edition to remove this infection from your pc. I would also suggest you use a secondary scanner such as AVG antispyware. Both of these products are very good, ranked 1 and 2in the latest antispyware product comparisons, and they are completely free and available @ www.download.com. Just download, install, update and run full scans with each program and winfixer will no longer be infecting your machine.

Answer 4

yes it's dangerous virus
WinFixer is a dangerous rogue anti-spyware program. WinFixer can install itself without your knowledge when visiting certain websites, or it may be packaged with freeware. It displays deceptive pop-up ads that have the appearance of system alert messages which are unassociated with any software, and prompts you to purchase WinFixer to fix a reported system problem. It is srongly recomended to remove this malware from your computer.

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Answer 6

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WinFixer

Removal:

http://www.atribune.org/content/view/24/2/

http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_127690.htm

http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2005-120121-2151-99