Do you know what Trojan.Win32.Patched is?
Trojan.Win32.Patched is a Trojan name that appears on fake warning messages distributed by trojan/spyware makers and are used to strike fear into people and make you download a rogue anti-spyware program. Trojan.Win32.Patched warning messages appear when you've been infected by a Trojan usually found in several bogus video codecs used to view video files. Trojan.Win32.Patched is not a virus by itself, however it distributes popular rogue anti-spyware programs such as IE Defender.
Trojan.Win32.Patched's fake warning message will constantly pop up on your screen and trigger you to buy a rogue anti-spyware program simply out of fear of what your computer has. Even though you're infected with a Trojan, the program that is linked to the fake warning message is not reliable. Use a notable and reliable anti-spyware program to get rid of the Trojan that is causing the fake warning message to pop up. Once you click on the Trojan.Win32.Patched's fake alert message, you will be directed to IEDefender's home site, or whatever rogue anti-spyware program's home site is popular among the spyware makers, to purchase the commercial version of the rogue anti-spyware program.
Trojan.Win32.Patched Fake Warning Message:
System Error!
Your PC is infected by Trojan.Win32.Patched
It's dangerous for your system (critical files can be lost)!
Click OK to download the antispyware program to clean your system! (Recommended)
Trojan.Win32.Patched's error message is a crafty and scary approach that ultimately has you convinced that you have a spyware problem and that you need to download their rogue anti-spyware program. Do not fall under the trojan makers' tricks and do not download any program recommended on Trojan.Win32.Patched's fake warning message.
In non-techie terms: Distributors of trojans conduct illicit installation methods to extort money from you. Be careful when you remove Trojan.Win32.Patched because even some anti-spyware programs can have a hard time removing it. If the anti-spyware program that you're currently using is not able to remove Trojan.Win32.Patched, try SmitFraudFix for free and let me know if it worked you. Post your experience with Trojan.Win32.Patched or SmitFraudFix.