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*Update* Due to the reactions below and the fact that I posted this story, I did a spyware experiment. I cleaned my system with both Spybot Search and Destroy and Adaware 6 with latest updates. Then I set a restore point, then installed the program. I was greeted with no less than 34 entries and two new folders! The worst piece was Virtual Bouncer - extortion ware. From the Spyware-Guide website:
Danger Level: 4 [Explain]
Official Description: Claims to be an adware remover. Because you must pay to have to removed, some have dubbed this "extorion ware".
Cute. The other nasty was Mindset Software, "FavoriteMan" they collect info and send it back to themselves including forms so you don't have to! Then they send you some targeted offers. How nice.
Fortunately, I was able to rid myself of these entries via Spybot, Adaware 6 and System Restore. But it was a hassle. Virtual Bouncer was in memory and had to be removed by Spybot on a reboot. Avoid this Kazaa from ZaZZer like the plauge. Thanks to the members reactions below and to Spitfire_x86, at least now we know this program is not recommended, so maybe we can stop anyone else from installing it. I apologize to anyone that put it on their machine. I thought it was legitimate. Apparently I was mistaken.
*Update* Due to the reactions below and the fact that I posted this story, I did a spyware experiment. I cleaned my system with both Spybot Search and Destroy and Adaware 6 with latest updates. Then I set a restore point, then installed the program. I was greeted with no less than 34 entries and two new folders! The worst piece was Virtual Bouncer - extortion ware. From the Spyware-Guide website:
Danger Level: 4 [Explain]
Official Description: Claims to be an adware remover. Because you must pay to have to removed, some have dubbed this "extorion ware".
Cute. The other nasty was Mindset Software, "FavoriteMan" they collect info and send it back to themselves including forms so you don't have to! Then they send you some targeted offers. How nice.
Fortunately, I was able to rid myself of these entries via Spybot, Adaware 6 and System Restore. But it was a hassle. Virtual Bouncer was in memory and had to be removed by Spybot on a reboot. Avoid this Kazaa from ZaZZer like the plauge. Thanks to the members reactions below and to Spitfire_x86, at least now we know this program is not recommended, so maybe we can stop anyone else from installing it. I apologize to anyone that put it on their machine. I thought it was legitimate. Apparently I was mistaken.
