These days, telling the difference between viruses and anti-virus software is like trying to choose the right door on Let’s Make A Deal; either you win that new security system or accidentally choose the virus hiding behind door number two.
The viruses often look identical to the real thing. Take, for example, the Security Shield Virus, the Windows Defender Virus, or any other malicious software removal tools.
Viruses like these, block real anti-virus software from working and infect the computer with threats of malware, prompting users to perform fake scans, where the virus mirrors a security scan tool. The scans don’t actually work, but they will nonetheless list an absurd number of viruses and malware that aren’t actually affecting the computer.
Then the pop-ups start, asking users to pay for an upgrade to remove the fake malware. These websites are scams asking for personal information to defraud unwary customers.
It’s easy to download these types of viruses: stumble across the wrong site, accidentally click a link or download a file from that sketchy website and voila, you’ve picked up a virus like a kid with chicken pox.
So the computer’s already infected
There are a few options: check out IT computer repair service, manually delete the virus or buy new anti-virus software.
With the right website, it’s easy to find a good anti-virus program. However, don’t trust online virus scans. These are generally phishing websites where viruses get downloaded so that hackers can steal credit card info to get paid for their viruses.
Here Microsoft has a helpful list of safe anti-virus for Windows programs.
A word of warning: If the computer already got a virus, then downloading new programs usually won’t work. Previously or newly-installed software can be blocked by the viruses and can even block the task manager from opening.
An alternative is to channel that inner nerd and get rid of the virus manually. Start with a system restore. If you don’t know how to do that, then this is probably not the way to handle the virus-move on to option 3. If the system restore doesn’t work (because many viruses will continue to infect the PC after the restore), then it’s time to take out the big guns.
Google how to delete the virus using a description of the anti-virus program it’s pretending to be. There are many online guides, like this one for the Security Shield Virus, for removing viruses. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to know which virus is causing the problem and these manuals are often convoluted and filled with jargon that can leave the inexperienced with a headache and a million Wikipedia tabs open.
Remote Computer Repair Services
IT support services are a quick solution. They’re reliable, efficient, and they don’t come knocking on your door. Remote computer repair technicians will clean up the computer and prevent the same problems from happening in the future.
My Computer Works is a good example of an easy-to-use service with technicians that will remotely access your computer, get rid of threats, and install new anti-virus software.

AntiMalware Doctor may look like a legitimate antivirus tool, but is actually a fake program that will show you a series of false results in order to try and get you to buy the upgraded version of the software. Many people are getting their computers infected with this software, and if you’re one of them, it’s vital that you get your system 100% clean of all parts of the infection. This tutorial is going to show you exactly how to remove the virus in the most effective & reliable way possible, by using the correct software & techniques to remove every component it has.
This particular infection is what’s known as a “malware” virus – which basically stands for a “malicious software” infection. Unlike many typical viruses (which try and hide away on your PC), the likes of Antimalware Doctor will place a branded software tool on your computer, which then acts like the “front end” to the virus. Although many inexperienced computer users may fall for the false reports this software provides, the fact is that it will try all it can to heckle you into buying the fake upgrade to the program, as well as stealing your personal details in the background. Complete removal of this virus is essential if you want to get your system running securely and reliably again.
Not many people know this, but removing AntiMalware Doctor can be quite tricky if you don’t know what you’re doing. The problem is that this virus has a series of embedded hidden components which will continually try and steal your personal details – meaning that if you want to remove the infection, you need to be able to not only get rid of the fake application, but also the damaging hidden components it also has. The way to do this is not to try manual removal… but to use a professional “malware removal” program to get rid of all its damaging elements.
The way to remove Antimalware Doctor is to use a type of program called a “malware removal” tool. These are professionally designed software tools which will scan through your PC and get rid of the various components that a malware infection will place on your system. The best tool to get rid of Antimalware Doctor is a program called “XoftSpy”, which has been designed by a company in Canada called Pareto Logic. This program is extremely effective at removing the Antimalware Doctor virus because it’s able to scan through your PC and remove all parts of the infection. To use this tool, you should download the XoftSpy program, install it and then let it fix the various infected parts of the virus. This will then protect your system in the future as well as completely removing the virus you have on your PC today.

The Google Redirect Virus is a common and infectious virus which redirects all the Google related search results from your system. This virus is very common and is caused by a number of different infections and viruses. Fortunately, it’s actually relatively easy to fix by using the tutorial below:
What Is Google Redirect Virus? And How Do You Know You Have It?
This virus is a common infection which redirects the search results you make to various advertising websites. You generally know if you have the virus if your computer suddenly starts redirecting a lot of your Google search results to different websites, preventing you from actually clicking the site you want to see.
One of the biggest causes of this viruses is from “rogue antivirus” programs. These are famed throughout the World as being highly infectious and “toxic” viruses which install themselves on your PC. They also install the Google Redirect Virus in an attempt to try and scam you out of money.
How To Fix The Google Redirect Virus?
One of the big problems for the redirect virus is that it’s unable to be removed with many of the popular antivirus programs available online. It’s not a typical virus, in that it does not have any standalone features. The Redirect infection basically changes a few of the system files that browsers use to direct your website links, making it extremely difficult to find and fix this issue.
The best way to deal with this problem is to download a simple antivirus program which is able to target just the system files that the virus has infected. These are able to then able to remove the errors from these files and restore your Internet browsers back to the state they were in before they became infected. You should download and run one of these simple virus programs and then use a registry cleaner to make sure that none of the virus’ settings managed to escape onto your system.

Are you infected with Win 7 Guardian 2010? This looks like legitimate spyware protection software, when in fact it is nothing more than a cleverly disguised virus. It can spread itself automatically to your friends and family through hijacking your e-mail or your Facebook account. We can get rid of this spyware in 10 minutes, so no need to fret. Just don’t let it fester in your registry or you will only attract more menacing spyware and viruses.
Win 7 Guardian 2010 makes its way into your computer through Trojans, commonly attached to video codecs or unscanned attachments. Surfing questionable websites or streaming movies from strange URLs can enable Trojans into your computer, and if you are not actively scanning for viruses while you browse, you are at risk. This particular spyware will leave its victims with slow, nearly unusable PCs because of the way it corrupts the registry and assaults the user with endless pop-ups and alerts. You may have warning signs such as your wallpaper changing or “Your system is infected” messages. You may also have taskbar warnings urging you that viruses have been found on your computer, originating from this fake software. Whatever you do, do not give your credit card number or you will possibly be a victim of bank account theft as well as identity theft.
If your computer is sicker than swine flu you will need to make it better. We can get rid of Win 7 Guardian 2010 through manual removal methods or automatic removal methods. You will have to dig into your system’s registry if you are to manually remove this virus. It is no easy task, and is not recommended for beginners. A single error can result in system failure. If you are an IT pro or a PC expert, you can get the full listing of files to remove at my site.
Automatic removal is the way to go, because there is less risk involved, and it saves time, money, and energy. I recommend it to my friends and family and use it myself. Best of all, automatic removal tools will protect the user’s PC against the next tidal wave of viruses. Considering how often new viruses and spyware sprout up, this is a huge plus.
Are you tired of worrying about your safety and security? Remove Win 7 Guardian 2010! Start with a free scan and get your PC finally working like new again!