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Spyaxe - legal software, not trojan.
ID Article: 860	Other languages:	17	2008 Aug 28 09:42	Printable version

We received numerous user reports and complaints stating that their computers are infected with a particular trojan. This trojan displays fake warning messages saying "Your computer is infected!" and asking to download and purchase SpyAxe. The messages contain links leading to the official web site of where you can download and purchase the software. Other user complaints concern the software being installed silently by a trojan.

If you have trouble removing Spyaxe or had to buy the software because of illegal and prohibited advertising of one of the company affiliates, contact the company.

It should be noted that SpyAxe is LEGAL software. If it is installed by downloader - we detect Trojan-Downloader, not SpyAxe.