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"DON'T buy this product!"
Version: Error Fix 3
Pros
Fixed initial problem; may have caused more.
Cons
Takes forever to get responses to "Live chat." Planted unbelievable amount of malware.
Summary
I bought the service, on the recommendation of CNET, in May of 2009. It took forever to get responses in "live" chat; in fact, I wasn't sure it was actual humans I was dealing with. They fixed the problem, I thought. Then I had another problem and asked for a refund. Of course, they gave me a bunch of doubletalk and asked for access to my computer again. I refused. Forgive me for not remembering the details of the transactions this much later.
HOWEVER, I was having issues with my computer in November, and a friend suggested downloading Malwarebytes (free download), which did a thorough scan of my computer. The whole time, only 2 errors came up. And then, 727--yes, 727--malware items came up in the Error Fix files. I don't know that this was the cause of my issues, but Malwarebytes got rid of the malware. And then I deleted the Error Fix files from my computer, which is now fine. -
"Don't Bother Downloading"
Version: Error Fix 3
Pros
"Optimizes" (see cons) certain things such as internet connection and registry.
Cons
I did a full scan with Spyware Doctor (very picky scanner; it counts harmless things such as cookies, it even admits those are sometimes even useful) and it counted Error Fix as 5 out of 6 treat level. Error Fix does little without paying.
Summary
It might be a legitimate program that just gets picked on by virus protection. CNET thought this. However, unless you buy the full version, not much can be done with this trial.
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"DO NOT BUY or DOWNLOAD"
Version: Error Fix 3
Pros
I can't recommend one thing about this software because all it did was cause me big problems.
Cons
It really messed up my computer. I've never seen a blue-screen computer crash before. Now I see them 2-3 times every day. I have written to the company 4 times and they are no help or they don't respond at all.
Summary
I asked for a refund but of course got no reply.
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"LOADED MALWARE ON PC; SENT MALWARE OUT WITH EMAIL"
Version: Error Fix 3
Pros
NONE--this download put MALWARE on my PC.
Cons
MALWARE ON MY MACHINE ALL RELATED TO THIS PRODUCT
Summary
I scanned my machine before the download. I wanted to clean up and speed up my machine which is reaching a critical full disk stage. Normally I would check software out before downloading. However, relying on CNET's review I did not this time. AM I SORRY! First day I received an email that a state agency firewall found malware in a message I sent out to 30 people. WHen I scanned with Nortons it found over 200 malware entries all related to errorfix.com software.I have spent hours cleaning my hard drive and repairing it.
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"Wipes out necessary items; loaded with spyware"
Version: Error Fix 3
Pros
None. This program does not differentiate between spyware/maleware, but just deletes everything!
Cons
I PAID for this software. My computer was completely wiped clearn of fast-launch items, Active-X applications, etc.. Their Registry Restore , and XP Restore functions, and finally removing it entirely , made matters worse!
Summary
This is the worst piece of spyware on the market I have tried. It wiped my computer clean of necessary items, and even after a registry restore and a complete system restore, I found I could not boot up my computer, nor connect to the interent. After those problems were fixed, the next time I booted up, found various errors stating I did not have this file, or this dll. When I checked on forums.whirlpool.net.au, they stated "there are many spyware detectors that are, in fact, malware themselves." The fix was Auto Runs, and there it was, a registry key that included the .dll that my computer could not find to run. I have requested a refund for this product, but it has been 3 days since I have heard from them. BEWARE of this spyware - in fact DON'T DOWNLOAD IT, EVEN IN THE TRIAL VERSION. IT IS DANGEROUS!!!
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