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Optimal functioning is crucial, whether you use your computer for work, for school, or for financial transactions. When it isn't operating as smoothly as possible, we look for answers. Unfortunately, the loudest answers typically come from rogue antivirus or optimizer programs like Memory Fixer. They offer threat resolution and protection, but, in the end, they are able to deliver little to no security for your computer.

Introduction to Memory Fixer

Memory Fixer offers a slight variation on the rogue antivirus formula. It presents itself as an analyzer and optimizer program, issuing warnings that your system has stability problems or needs to be defragmented. Like other rogue program, this one relies on pop-ups and false scan results in order to persuade you that you need to buy the full licensed version. In fact, this is no different than the trial version; neither can scan your computer, remove threats, or improve performance. The pop-ups, scan results, and flashing icons you will see are only part of an elaborate ad campaign, not part of a legitimate security program.

Gaining Access to Your System

Scareware depends on trojans to deliver its various malicious programs into your system. Sites with adult content have always been particularly vulnerable, but seemingly innocuous sites can also harbor trojans. For instance, free ad-ons, like toolbars, torrents, or screensavers, are often bundled with malware. Freeware, P2P, and social networking sites are usual targets, and some forms of scareware may come bundled with legitimate third-party software.

The paid or full version of Memory Fixer is user-installed, that is, the computer owner agrees to pay and install it. This is perhaps a less common mode of entry, but it is far more costly. The protection that users want does not materialize.

Memory Fixer Signs and Symptoms

Knowing the signs of a rogue antivirus program is essential, especially if one has been stealthily downloaded into your system. This rogue optimizer behaves much like other rogue antivirus programs:

• Pop-ups. This is a hallmark of rogue antivirus programs, and this one is no different. You will see messages warning you of serious performance or stability issues, such as not enough RAM or hard drive problems.

• False optimization scans. Memory Fixer focuses on performance and stability, and you will see false scan results, indicating several problems with your hard drive and RAM. These are completely false; this rogue cannot scan your computer. Your hard drive and RAM are almost certainly trouble-free.

• Can't access certain folders. When you try to open certain folders, they will appear to have no contents or an unfamiliar list of files. This reinforces the illusion that there is something wrong with your hard drive.

• Can't run programs. This rogue will try to block your attempts to launch programs, and then display messages that your hard drive is corrupt. This is done in an effort to keep you from running legitimate antivirus software.

All of these factors cause a slow-down in general computer performance, and if left intact, this rogue program can leave your system vulnerable to other malware. When you notice these issues with your computer, take steps to remove Memory Fixer as soon as you can.