BlockKeeper AKA Block Keeper is yet another rogue antispyware from the WiniSoft family. BlockKeeper gets into the computer via a Trojan virus that impersonates video codecs or flash updates that claim to be required to watch online videos. Once the Trojan gets into the computer, it will then install BlockKeeper on the system and configure it to load whenever you start Windows. Once active, it will perform fake scans on the system and start flooding the victim with annoying popups and warnings in order to frighten the victim into believing their computer is in danger. Just like any other fake antispyware, its main purpose is to get money from its victims by trying to convince them to purchase its upgraded version. If you are one of the victims, ignore the alerts as they are not real, and get BlockKeeper off your computer as quickly as possible.
How will I know I am infected?
The first sign that you will notice is the popups. You may start with only a couple, and the number will predictably get worse the longer the virus does its work in your system.
The performance of your computer will suffer: your computer starts to become slower than usual.
Having problems accessing your normal programs and changes to your desktop icons is another sign.
How did I get infected?
Most common reasons of infection are: downloading codec or flash updates when watching online videos especially those from adult sites, downloading email attachments
from anonymous sender/s and downloading files from unknown provider/s. You can also become infected by downloading software, music, movies, and files from P2P programs and Torrents.
How do I remove this spyware?
You can remove BlockKeeper either manually or automatically with success. However, manual removal is only advised for IT professionals or for people who consider themselves experts with the computer.
Manual removal is not advised for beginners, as it requires accessing and editing sensitive files on your registry. As you probably know, digging into your registry is a very complicated process because if you make even a single mistake it can cause total damage to your PC and can result in causing additional, costly problems.
Automatic removal using reliable antispyware removal software is the best bet for those who are not computer experts. Even IT Professionals choose to use automatic removal, as it is the safest and easiest way to solve the problem.
Bear in mind that there is no sure way of manually removing Block Keeper as any residual files, hidden or otherwise may get re-activated afterwards automatically. Automatic removal of Block Keeper is my recommendation as the desired results are 100% guaranteed. It saves you time, money, and energy, and best of all, protects you against the next tidal wave of computer viruses.
Are you finished with worrying about the next virus to exploit your family's security and safety? Scan your system and remove Block Keeper for good.
