Malware Catcher 2009

Malware Catcher 2009 is a rogue antispyware program that looks like Virus Shield 2009 and other fake programs from Virus Doctor family. Malware Catcher is distributed through the use fake online malware scanners that tells you that your computer infected with spyware, malware and trojans and that you must install Malware Catcher 2009 to clean your computer. Like other rogue antispyware programs, it uses fake alerts and false positives to trick you into buying the software.
During installation, Malware Catcher 2009 configures itself to run automatically every time, when you start your computer. In addition the program creates a few files. These files during the scan will determine as trojans and spyware. Once running, the rogue will scan your computer and list a large amount of infections that cannot be removed unless you first purchase the software. Running of Malware Catcher 2009 may drastically slow the performance of your computer.

While Malware Catcher 2009 is running your computer will display fake security alerts, that will recommend you purchase the software. Ignore these alerts. Computer users are urged to avoid purchasing this bogus program! Malware Catcher 2009 can be safely removed from your computer along with any other malware if the proper steps are taken. If you are a non-techie computer user then this method of removing the rogue is for you.
Symptoms in a HijackThis Log

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Malware Catcher 2009] “D:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\f5bc4e8\MCatcher.exe” /s /d
Use the following instructions to remove Malware Catcher 2009 (Removal guide)

Download MalwareBytes Anti-malware (MBAM). Close all programs and Windows on your computer.

Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When the installation begins, keep following the prompts in order to continue with the installation process. Do not make any changes to default settings and when the program has finished installing, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware, then click Finish.

If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see window similar to the one below.