PrivacyWatcher (Privacy Watcher) Removal Instructions

April 20th, 2008 | by Alex |

PrivacyWatcher Descriptions:

PrivacyWatcher, also known as Privacy Watcher by many computer users, is counterfeit anti-spyware / anti-malware software. PrivacyWatcher usually installed itself onto your PC without your permission, through Trojan and virus. PrivacyWatcher will display fake security alerts or notifications to trick user to buy the paid version of PrivacyWatcher.

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Manual Removal Instructions:

Stop PrivacyWatcher Processes:
(Learn how to do this)
PrivacyWatcher.exe

Unregister Privacy Watcher DLL Files:
(Learn how to do this)
msvbvm60.dll

Find and Delete Privacy Watcher Files:
(Learn how to do this)
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Watcher\PrivacyWatcher.exe
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Watcher\PrivacyWatcher.exe.manifest
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Watcher\PrivacyWatcherMonitor.exe%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Privacy Watcher.lnk
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Watcher\BugReport.html.tpl
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Watcher\comdlg32.ocx
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Watcher\copy.gif
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Watcher\Debug.log
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Watcher\IEHistoryClear.cmd
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Watcher\unins000.exe
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Watcher\winhttp.dll
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Watcher\wmsrc.exe
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Privacy Watcher.lnk
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\[RANDOM FILE NAME].tmp
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Privacy Watcher\Privacy Watcher.lnk
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Watcher\left_bg.jpg
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Watcher\left_bg1.gif
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Watcher\logo1.jpg
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Watcher\msvbvm60.dll
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Watcher\openlocation.exe
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Watcher\right_bg.jpg
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Watcher\right_bg1.gif
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Watcher\snd.wav
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Watcher\style.css
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Watcher\title1_bg.gif
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Watcher\top.jpg
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Watcher\unins000.dat

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