Macatte Removal Instructions

Macatte is a rogue antivirus program that first appeared on the internet late in October 2009.  Macatte is being distributed via the normal channels, those being torrent sites, freeware, and via compromised websites that redirect to a misleading download page.  Like most rogue antispyware scanners, this one pretends to be a spyware scanner and finds all kinds of false problems with your machine, prompting you over and over to protect your computer.  In short, it is a scam.

The reality is that Macatte is holding your computer for ransom.  Over time Macatte may become more and more annoying and could eventually cripple your PC.  If you are infected with Macatte it is in your best interest to remove it immediately.

Since its release, Macatte has been picked up by the major antivirus companies and can now be removed using commercial grade spyware scanners.

The following steps will ensure you get rid of Macatte safely and permanently:

NOTE: We have tested this process won both XP and Vista systems that have been deliberately infected with Macatte and it has successful in both cases.