PC Confidential

On July 2009, some anti-malware programs detect PC Confidential as a rogue security application. Some computer users validate this and claims that the program is installed without their consent. Typically, PC Confidential comes embed with some shareware applications get into the computer together with the demanded application.

To this date, there is still ongoing debate regarding PC Confidential. Categorically speaking, the program is advertised as a security and privacy tool that has the following features:

  • Erase Internet history
  • Delete temporary files
  • Remove media player history
  • Destroy chat logs
  • Permanently shred deleted files
  • Classify web sites

Some dubbed PC Confidential as rogue software because of the following reasons:

  • It is installed with the use of another software.
  • User found difficulty in removing PC Confidential.
  • It demands to purchase the registered version from time to time.

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Technical Details and Additional Information:

Damage Level: Medium

Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7

About PC Confidential
PC Confidential is a utility and privacy application created by Winferno Software.  It retails for $39.99 that includes 1 year free customer support. According the their web site, PC Confidential is a Security and Privacy management tool designed to complement traditional security solutions such as anti-virus and anti-spyware.

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