Warning, the Windows 7 Fix, Windows XP Fix and Windows Vista Fix are fake security softwares. The Windows Fix virus may appear as a legitimate software but is actually another rogue software deceitfully promoted via deceitful security threats and popups. This article provides info on how to get rid of windows fix virus.
Symptoms of the Windows Fix Virus
Most rogue security softwares are known to cause infected computers to generate bogus security alerts followed by adverts to purchase the rogue sofware they offer. Browser hijacking/ google redirects may also happen.
Windows Fix Removal: How to remove Windows Fix Virus
If your PC has been compromised by this Windows Fix malware, here's a guide for removal:
* Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking. Do this by restarting your PC and pressing the F8 key after hearing your computer beep on startup. Once the Windows Advanced Options menu appears, select Safe mode with networking and then press ENTER.
* Download Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware.
* Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
* At the end, be sure a check-mark is placed next to the following:
Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
* Click Finish.
* If an update is found, Malbytes anti malware will download and install the latest version.
* Once the program has loaded, select Perform quick scan, then click Scan.
* When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
* Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Reboot your computer if prompted.
* When completed, a log will open in Notepad.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Windows Fix Virus
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