How to remove Microsoft Security Adviser?
What is Microsoft Security Adviser?
Microsoft Security Adviser is yet another rogue anti-spyware program attempting to cash-in on Microsoft’s fame. This parasite uses trojans, such as the infamous Vundo, to enter the system. Vundo usually spreads through spam mail links. Microsoft Security Adviser relies on misleading advertising to trick users into purchasing its “licensed version”.
Upon entering the system, Microsoft Security Adviser floods the user with popups and fake system notifications, supposedly to inform him of an infection or multiple infections present on the system. While this information may be true in some cases, Microsoft Security Adviser has neither the ability to detect nor remove spyware and should therefore be ignored. In addition to the popups, Microsoft Security Adviser performs fake system scans, which produce highly exaggerated or altogether false results, oftentimes containing false positives. As if all of that is not enough, Microsoft Security Adviser will also significantly decrease system performance.
Microsoft Security Adviser is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block its homepage using your HOSTS file.
Microsoft Security Adviser is Extremely dangerous
Microsoft Security Adviser is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program Microsoft Security Adviser may spread via Trojans Microsoft Security Adviser may display fake security messages Microsoft Security Adviser may install additional spyware to your computer Microsoft Security Adviser may repair its files, spread or update by itself Microsoft Security Adviser violates your privacy and compromises your security
Manual Microsoft Security Adviser removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Microsoft Security Adviser, 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 automatic spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Stop these Microsoft Security Adviser processes:
Disable these Microsoft Security Adviser DLL files::
Remove these Microsoft Security Adviser files:
Microsoft Security Adviser is classified as Rogue Anti-Spyware. After infecting a user’s system, it proceeds to scare its victim into buying the “product” by displaying fake security messages, stating that your computer is infected with spyware and only Microsoft Security Adviser can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Microsoft Security Adviser trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Microsoft Security Adviser offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Microsoft Security Adviser does not only fix the errors, but it also takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.
Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Microsoft Security Adviser, 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. It then proceeds to download or even install Microsoft Security Adviser, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Microsoft Security Adviser, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
