Windows Anytime Upgrade Trojan - How to remove

Windows Anytime Upgrade Trojan is a ransomaware that has been noticed to attack different computer systems. It spreads using exploits and infected websites. It completely locks your computer system and states that this had to be done because you have some software installed on your computer that is subject to licensing and your license is expired. The trojan has nothing to do with real Windows Anytime. Typically, this trojan is seen in particular European countries only, and in other countries it will not produce visible symptoms except blocked task manager and msconfig.

After you are infected with Windows Anytime Upgrade trojan will not be able to do anything on your computer as it will be completely locked. By the end of the message it will claim that the cost of the license is 100 pounds and it gives you two options to pay it. The first one is using Ukash payment system and the second one Paysafecard.

The message also explains that according to copyright law each software product installed on a home/office PC shall be licensed. It claims that some of your software is not licensed and for this reason you should be prosecuted by law. If tells you either to pay the fine or to purchase a license within the next 24 hours. Here’s hoe the message looks like:

Windows Anytime Upgrade

Windows Update

Your computer is blocked

You see this windows because you have software subject to licensing installed on your computer. Or your license has expired.

You see this windows because you have software subject to licensing installed on your computer installed on your computer. Or your license has expired.

According to copyright law each software product installed o a home/office PX shall be licensed. Using unlicensed software is prosecuted by law. It is liable to the fine in amount of $1000 or up to 12 weeks’ corrective labour. You shall immediately purchase a license for Microsoft Windows Home Premium (10. 1.2). In case you fail to do it within the next 24 hours, your computer will be blocked and your personal data will be transferred to court.

 The cost of the license is 100 pounds

You can pay for the license with Ukash or Paysafecard. For paying just enter the code into the field below.

Do not trust this message under no circumstances. Remove Windows Anytime Upgrade Trojan instead of following what it says. It is just one of the program that seeks to gain money without doing actual job. Never reveal your credit card details for this type of scams.

1. Reboot into safe mode or safe mode with networking. Run MSConfig and disable all startup items you are not 100% sure off.

1. If Windows Anytime Upgrade ransomware blocks you from safe mode, use alternate OS Scanners to clean up your PC.

2. Boot normally and check if Windows Anytime Upgrade ransomware starts. If not, you will have to scan with spyhunter, Hitman Pro and other anti-malware programs to identify all infected items and remove them.

3. This malware tends to lock files. For unlocking, download and run this tool by Kaspersky. It will decrypt the files affected.

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