
By Jim
Updated on Friday, January 22nd, 2010
Is the “Windows Has Detected Spyware Infection!” popup a legitimate Windows alert? No sir, it isn’t. It’s just another ploy to dupe you into purchasing a useless “full version” of a fake antispyware program. This is what you get for being a sucker for Web freebies.
This “Windows Has Detected Spyware Infection!” popup looks very much like a genuine Windows alert (just look at the image and you’ll know what I mean), so many unsuspecting victims easily get fooled. To make the fake warning even more believable, the Trojan that installs this malware will create files in your Windows system folders so that when you conduct a search, you’ll find them there.
This will prompt you to believe the warning is for real. But it’s not.
If you do end up using your credit card to purchase the so-called full version, be prepared to face a string of problems. In a worst-case-scenario, you could end up being a victim of identity fraud. Now, you’ve got to agree: that’s one very serious problem.
Numerous individuals have lost all of their savings and more because of these types of scams. Don’t be a fool. Take action on that “Windows Has Detected Spyware Infection!” popup before it’s too late.
Symptoms Of Infection
- Your computer is acting slow. Windows Has Detected Spyware Infection slows down your system significantly. This includes starting up, shutting down, playing games, and surfing the web.
- You are getting pestered with pop ups. Windows Has Detected Spyware Infection infects your registry and uses it to launch annoying pop up ads out of nowhere.
- Searches are redirected or your homepage and desktop are settings are changed. This is a symptom of a very serious Windows Has Detected Spyware Infection infection.
Dangers Of Infection
Viruses like Windows Has Detected Spyware Infection will infect your registry and other important system files. If the infection is not treated it can cause a complete collapse of your system.
Some Windows Has Detected Spyware Infection infections contain spyware and keyloggers which can be used to record sensitive data like passwords, credit card, bank account, and social security numbers. The longer you allow the infection to fester, the greater the chance of identity fraud.
How To Remove Infection Manually
Uninstall Windows Has Detected Spyware Infection Processes
nvctrl.exe
msmsgs.exe
%System%\regperf.exe
%System%\ld100.tmp
Delete Windows Has Detected Spyware Infection Files
msvol.tlb
ncompat.tlb
RSA
Protect
vnp7s.net
zxserv0.com
dumpserv.com
Remove Windows Has Detected Spyware Infection Registry Files
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsNTCurrentVersionWinlogonShell=explorer.exe
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Warning! If Spyware Doctor is blocked by the virus then run your system in safe mode and try again. To do this reboot your system and tap F8 repeatedly as your computer starts up. Then run Spyware Doctor as normal.
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