How Do I Remove Malware Doctor from my PC?
Folks, this is the first time I’ve encountered this malicious malware called “Malware Doctor”. I was bloghopping last night and upon visiting one of the sites (I can’t remember which one), the malware was installed instantly – creeping in through McAffee Virus Protection.
All of a sudden, this fake Malware Removal tool ran and showed me a fake result on how much my computer has been infected by Spyware (see screenshot above) and all. DON’T BELIEVE IT! IT’S FAKE! ( It kept popping up and shows me that it is scanning my computer. It even changed my desktop background with a warning that my computer is infected and it was forcing me to register and purchase this “fake” software.
It has disabled my Taskmanager, so I couldn’t remove the program. It also disabled any software I downloaded to remove it. It wouldn’t let me switch users from my computer in order for me to run the Software to remove the Malware Doc from my PC.
How did I get rid of it?
Here’s how:
Download, update, quick scan with Malwarebytes to remove your pest.
You can get a free copy here: http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html
NOTE: DOWNLOAD IT ONLY FROM CNET.COM (A TRUSTED SOURCE) SINCE THERE ARE OTHER SITES PRETENDING TO PROVIDE YOU A SOFTWARE TO REMOVE MALWARE DOCTOR ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT IT IS THE SAME MALWARE DOCTOR PROGRAM.
Follow prompts to install. If you can’t install the software, run in SAFE MODE first. See instructions below:
This is very important:
- Scan in safe mode only. – Restart your computer and before Windows loads start tapping the F8 key and when a menu appears choose safe mode.
- When a default desktop screen appears run your scan and remove anything it finds.
- Restart your computer.
VOILA!!! My PC is now Malware Doctor-Free!
I wanted to warn you so when your PC gets infected, you have a way out. Here’s the screen shot of Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware that you need.
