Block Watcher makes use of many malicious and deceiving tactics to coerce unsuspecting computer users into purchasing the full version of BlockWatcher. NOTE: The full version of Block Watcher is not able to detect or remove any type of computer viruses, spyware, malware or adware. Block Watcher which is a clone of SoftBarrier and Shield Safeness is generally downloaded and automatically installed via Trojan infections, which tend to be dangerous computer Trojan horse infections.

Fictitious messages and bogus system scans are usually tell-tell signs that a computer system has been infiltrated and infected with Block Watcher. Removal of Block Watcher is recommended to rid the infected system of all malicious actions and to reduce any further damage done to the PC.