How to remove Fake Windows Activation Screen?
What is Fake Windows Activation Screen?
A new infection has been spreading on the Internet targeting Windows users. In fact it’s a Trojan horse that pretends to be a Windows Activation program. Once infected, you will receive a professionally looking screen simulating Microsoft Windows Activation which will state that you need to re-activate your Windows. The program will also ask to enter your name, contact information and credit card details. Revealing your credit card information is a huge mistake as you will end up losing your money.
Here is what you will see if your system is infected:
Microsoft Windows Activation
Microsoft Piracy ControlYour copy of Windows was activated by another user. To help reduce software piracy, please re-activate your copy of Windows now. We will ask for your billing details, but your credit card will NOT be charged. You must activate Windows before you can continue to use it. Microsoft is committed to your privacy. For more information, www.microsoft.com/privacy.
Do you want to activate Windows now?
The program will not allow performing any actions on your computer, unless you do what it says. In case you choose not to re-activate your Windows straight away but do it later, your computer will be shut down and once restarted the entire procedure will be repeated again. The Trojan will not give up until you enter your private data there and as soon as you give access to your bank account your credit card will be charged.
We highly recommend removing this badware from your system as soon as possible.
Fake Windows Activation Screen is Highly dangerous
Fake Windows Activation Screen is a corrupt application Fake Windows Activation Screen may spread via Trojans Fake Windows Activation Screen asks to pay for non-functional "full version" Fake Windows Activation Screen may display fake messages warning about computer problems Fake Windows Activation Screen may install additional spyware to your computer Fake Windows Activation Screen may repair its files, spread or update by itself Fake Windows Activation Screen violates your privacy and compromises your security
for Fake Windows Activation Screen detection
Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like Fake Windows Activation Screen and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.
Fake Windows Activation Screen screenshots
Manual Fake Windows Activation Screen removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Fake Windows Activation Screen, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using Spyware Doctor or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Remove these Fake Windows Activation Screen Registry Entries:
Remove these Fake Windows Activation Screen files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other Fake Windows Activation Screen infected files and get help in Fake Windows Activation Screen removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing Fake Windows Activation Screen and similar threats.
Fake Windows Activation Screen is classified as Rogue Application. After infecting a user’s system, it proceeds to scare its victim into buying the “product” by displaying fake messages, stating that your computer need particular components, or need to be fixed or has other serious problem that needs only Fake Windows Activation Screen can help you to solve these after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Fake Windows Activation Screen trial version, it offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Fake Windows Activation Screen not only does not fix the errors, but it takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.
Some Rogue Applications, such as Fake Windows Activation Screen, may offer users to buy it after the victim clicks on a banner or a pop-up while surfing the internet. Usually, a Trojan is installed to a victim’s computer after clicking on the advertisement, or comes bundled with various freely shiped programs like codecs. It then proceeds to download or even install Fake Windows Activation Screen, which is another way for Rogue application to spread itself.
