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Updated: June 22, 2007 1:14:40 PM
Type: Misleading Application
Name: WinAntivirusPro; Amaena
Version: WinFixer 2005 1.0
Publisher: WinSoftware Ltd
Risk Impact: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000

Behavior

WinFixer is a Security Risk that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. The program then prompts the user to purchase a registered version of the software in order to remove the reported threats.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version June 27, 2007
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 23, 2008 revision 037
  • Initial Daily Certified version June 27, 2007
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 23, 2008 revision 039
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date December 7, 2005

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