Thinkpoint Security

For non suspecting computer users, the fake Microsoft Security Essentials alert they see in their computer screen are real and that they need to buy the microsoft thinkpoint security tool to remove the viruses and threats in their PC. Be warned however that this thinkpoint antivirus is a hoax. Read this article to learn more about this think point security scam and how to get rid of thinkpoint virus from an infected PC.




Think point world's leading security solution? The thinkpoint malware
What is thinkpoint world's leading security solution? The virus think point is yet another rogue antivirus protection tool. The microsoft think point virus claims itself to be the world's leading security solution but this program was actually developed by people who are after scamming people of their money. The virus thinkpoint makes it appear that you need to install its full version to protect your computer against threats.

The thinkpoint scam
What is thinkpoint security? The think point security solutions software is yet another variation of numerous fake av viruses that have come out in the past. Thinkpoint world leading security solutions will just give you headaches once you decide to buy it.



Think point removal
Thinkpoint virus removal is necessary because this program can make it difficult for you to use your computer. The think point malware generates annoying popups and fake system scans that are likely to annoy users of your fake thinkpoint microsoft tool- infected PC.

How to get rid of think point
Here's an article on how to remove think point virus. You can read this post and glean information on how to uninstall thinkpoint.

Alternatively, you can remove thinkpoint virus by following this guide:

1. Restart your PC. Once the ThinkPoint window appears, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete.

When the Windows Task Manager screen appears, click on the Processes tab. Then click and highlight hotfix.exe and click End Task. If it asks you "Are you sure you want to terminate the process?" click yes. This will close the thinkpoint security virus program.

2. While in Windows Task Manager, click the File -> "New Task (Run...)" button on the bottom right. Type in explorer.exe and click OK. Your desktop and icons should start up as normal.

3. Run your browser and download an anti-malware software such as MalwareBytes
Run a full system scan to remove ThinkPoint from your computer.

In case the rogue Thinkpoint Security blocks the malware killer, you may have to rename the installer before saving it into your thinkpoint security solutions infected PC.
11/23/2010