Remove “VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT” Fake Virus Alert

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Gergana has completed a bachelor degree in Marketing from the University of National and World Economy. She has been with the STF team for three years, researching malware and reporting on the latest infections. She believes that in times of constantly evolving dependency of network connected technologies, people should spread the word not the war.

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This article will help you to remove the VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT scam from affected browser and system. Follow the tech support scam removal instructions given at the end of the article.

“VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT” is a pop-up that displays fake virus alert messages in order to trick you into calling a fake tech support number for help. To seem more legitimate the message impersonates the Microsoft Company. However, the pop-up “VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT” has no real connection to Microsoft support team. It is a scam that tries to make you believe that your PC is compromised by a virus. The scam can transform into a virus if you do not realize it is a fake message and call the number 1-844-808-7462.

Threat Summary

Name	VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT
Type	Tech Support Scam
Short Description	A pop-up pushes fake virus alert that claims your computer is blocked. The end goal of such scams is to scare you or somehow force you into contacting fake tech support.
Symptoms	The message “VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT” appears in your browser. It pop-ups to display a fake notification in attempt to trick you into calling a phone number and resolve a system problem.
Distribution Method	Freeware Installers, Suspicious Sites, Redirects, Trojan Horse
Detection Tool	See If Your System Has Been Affected by VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT Download Malware Removal Tool
User Experience	Join Our Forum to Discuss VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT.

VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT – Spread

The fake virus alert VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT may occur on your computer with the help of various distribution techniques utilized by crooks. In most of the registered cases it appears while you are surfing the net. It may be injected into the code of different websites of unknown origin. The links to these pages may be spread via malvertising campaigns, instant messaging services, or website redirects. A single visit of a compromised web page can trigger the nasty pop-up scam.

Many third-party programs can deliver the scam by tricking you into installing a potentially unwanted program on your PC. Such programs come bundled with other freeware and supposedly useful software. The installers of these software, however, often have additional components that first are not disclosed properly and second are set to install by default. To avoid the installation of additional content on your PC make sure to always find and choose the Advanced or Custom configuration options in the setup.

VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT – Details

“VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT” pretends to be a legitimate Microsoft notification. However, it is a tech support scam that is not related to the company but to websites compromised by criminals. Even though, they claim to be certified technicians their sole purpose is to make you feel worried about the security of your system and call the provided number (“1-844-808-7462“).

Below you can read an official statement published by Microsoft support in relation to fake tech support scams that use the name of the company:

Microsoft does not send unsolicited email messages or make unsolicited phone calls to request personal or financial information or fix your computer.

So now you are probably sure that your computer is not blocked neither is the registration key to your Windows as the “VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT” claims:

VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT

This computer is BLOCKED

Do not shut down Your Computer and restart your computer
Your computer’s registration key is Blocked.
Why we blocked your computer?
Your Computer’s registration key is illegal.
Your Computer is using pirated software.
Your Computer is sending virus over the internet.
Your Computer is hacked or used from undefined location.
We block this computer for your security.
Contact Microsoft helpline to reactivate your computer.

Text presented in the malicious website:

Your Computer is permanently blocked.

System Security Alert
Your information (for example, passwords, messages and credit cards) are been extracted from your Device. Call Microsoft
at – to protect your files and identity from misuse, Please do not try to close this page or your Device will be disabled to
protect your data.

In fact, cybercriminals are trying to scare you into giving them a call as it is a potential way of generating revenue. The scam can transform into a virus if you do not realize it is a fake message and call the number. Once you allow a remote access to your computer, the malicious intenders are able to install whatever malware they want.

The fake message “VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT” is very identical to other scams reported by our team. Such scams messages have been going wild for several years from now. Just to name a few – “Your Windows Computer Has Been Blocked” , “Microsoft System Security Alert” , “YOUR COMPUTER HAS BEEN BLOCKED”. All are designed to scare you that something is wrong with your system so you are more prone to call the malicious intenders who are likely to extort money from you or offer various “useful” tools. Beware with such tools as once installed on the PC they can serve as a gateway for severe malware infections or at worst grant criminals remote access to your computer.

The scam can be avoided by a click on the “X” button. If it doesn’t work open the Task Manager and eliminate the plagued browser process by clicking the right mouse button and then selecting the End task option. In some cases, the persistence of this problem that occurs in commonly used browsers may be as a result of a potentially unwanted program installed on your PC. Most potentially unwanted programs are designed to push a lot of online advertisements in infected users’ browsers. The ads may be extremely intrusive and come in various shapes and types – banners, pop-ups, pop-unders, images, etc. Unfortunately, visiting some ads can result in having yet another malware on the PC. That’s why it is good to scan your system with an advanced anti-spyware tool and make sure that your PC is safe.

To sum up we strongly advise you to ignore the “VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT” pop-up and never call the provided telephone number.

How to Remove VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT Fake Virus Alert

Below are listed all the steps that will help you to remove “VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT” redirect completely from an affected Chrome, Mozilla, Explorer, or Safari browser. The guide includes steps that reveal how to remove the nasty program from your Windows system as well. You can choose whether to follow a manual or an automatic removal. Once you complete the manual removal some leftovers may remain on the system so you need to check out whether your PC is safe or not. With a scan of an advanced anti-malware tool, you will be able to locate all harmful files and remove them completely from the PC.

Note! Your computer system may be affected by VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT or other threats.
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To remove VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT follow these steps:

1. Uninstall malicious programs from Windows

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Manual Removal Usually Takes Time and You Risk Damaging Your Files If Not Careful!

We Recommend To Scan Your PC with SpyHunter

Keep in mind, that SpyHunter’s scanner is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter detects malware on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter’s malware removal tool to remove the malware threats. Read our SpyHunter 5 review. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria

How to Uninstall malicious programs from Windows:

Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:

Hold the Windows Logo Button and “R” on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear (fig.1).

In the field type in “appwiz.cpl” and press ENTER (fig.2).

This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC.
Select the program that you want to remove, and press “Uninstall” (fig.3).

Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.

2. Clean your Browser and Registry from VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT

Remove VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT by cleaning your Browser and Registry.

Remove an extension from Mozilla FirefoxRemove an extension from Google Chrome Remove an extension from Internet Explorer Remove an extension from Microsoft Edge Fix registry entries created by VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT on your PC.

Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window

Select the “Add-ons” icon from the menu.

Select the unwanted extension and click “Remove“

After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red “X” button at the top right corner and start it again.

Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu

Move the cursor over “Tools” and then from the extended menu choose “Extensions“

From the opened “Extensions” menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its “Remove” button.

After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red “X” button at the top right corner and start it again.

Start Internet Explorer:

Click on the gear icon labeled ‘Tools’ to open the drop menu and select ‘Manage Add-ons’

In the ‘Manage Add-ons’ window.

Select the extension you want to remove and then click ‘Disable’. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click ‘Disable’.

After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red ‘X’ button located at the top right corner and start it again.

Start Edge

Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.

From the drop menu select “Extensions”.

Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.

Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.

Some malicious scripts may modify the registry entries on your computer to change different settings. This is why cleaning your Windows Registry Database is recommended. Since the tutorial on how to do this is a bit long and tampering with registries could damage your computer if not done properly you should refer and follow our instructive article about fixing registry entries, especially if you are unexperienced in that area.

IMPORTANT!
Before starting the Automatic Removal below, please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.

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3. Scan for malware and unwanted programs with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

Scan your PC and Remove VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool and back up your data

1. Install SpyHunter to scan for VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT and remove them.2. Scan with SpyHunter, Detect and Remove VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT. Back up your data to secure it from malware in the future.

Step 1: Click on the “Download” button to proceed to SpyHunter’s download page.

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It is recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.

Step 2: Guide yourself by the download instructions provided for each browser.

Step 3: After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.

Step 1: After the update process has finished, click on the ‘Malware/PC Scan’ tab. A new window will appear. Click on ‘Start Scan’.

Step 2: After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the ‘Next’ button.

Step 3: If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.

Back up your data to secure it against attacks in the future

IMPORTANT! Before reading the Windows backup instructions, we highly recommend to back up your data with a cloud backup solution and insure your files against any type of loss, even from the most severe threats. We recommend you to read more about it and to download SOS Online Backup .

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Gergana Ivanova

Gergana has completed a bachelor degree in Marketing from the University of National and World Economy. She has been with the STF team for three years, researching malware and reporting on the latest infections. She believes that in times of constantly evolving dependency of network connected technologies, people should spread the word not the war.

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Gergana Ivanova

Gergana has completed a bachelor degree in Marketing from the University of National and World Economy. She has been with the STF team for three years, researching malware and reporting on the latest infections. She believes that in times of constantly evolving dependency of network connected technologies, people should spread the word not the war.

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1 Comment

1. Scott Cooper February 21, 2018 at 12:22 am

   This is a common scam scheme since maybe more than 5 years ago, but they’re still using this trick even until now. I just read some complaints filed a few months ago about this tech support scam. Beware of these scammers, folks!

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