MS Recovery Tool is a computer Trojan that came from the same family as MS Removal Tool. This type of threat is in the group of rogue anti-virus program because it will promote itself as a real security product, in fact, it is a program that displays fake alerts and warning messages to deceive its victims. Additionally, MS Recovery Tool will run a virus scan once it is installed on the target computer.
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Get rid of Alfa Defender
Alfa Defender is a fake security program that can easily deceive computer users that it was a legitimate one by issuing fake warning messages and endorses itself as the removal tool. Displaying excessive pop-up alerts and warning messages are common scare tactics employed by Alfa Defender to be able to mislead its victims and convince them to purchase the full version of the program. In most occasions, this fake antivirus program will spread via fake security web sites. This site is designed to run online virus scan on visitor’s computer. Then, scan will show false results and prompts to download a trial version of Alfa Defender.
Remove Windows Security 2011
Windows Security 2011 is a program that is included in the list of rogue software. This malware uses false-positive virus detection to elude users that it was legitimate software. It will always alert computer users of possible infection and presence of Trojan, viruses and malware. A prompt to obtain the Windows Security 2011 registration key always reminds user. This was the only solution it provided to remove detected computer parasites.
Remove Windows Spyware Protection
Windows Spyware Protection is a new variant of the rogue program called Best Malware Protection. This type of program can get itself on one’s computer whenever user executes a Trojan. It usually pretends to be a legitimate program from file-sharing networks. A fake movie website also distributes a copy of Windows Spyware Protection by requiring visitors to download a player, which is actually a malware. When installed on the PC, instead of installing the desired software, an unlicensed version of Windows Spyware Protection will appear on the system. This will be the start of computer annoyances in the form of fake pop-up messages and false virus scan results.
Remove Windows Restore (Fake AV)
Windows Restore is a must-remove program. It is included in the lists of rogue program currently being spread over the Internet through infected web sites. This malware may use deceiving techniques in order to trick victims that computer is running into system and hard drive problems. This common technique can easily persuade user to purchase the registered version of Windows Restore. In fact, once victim purchased this tool, computer will remain in troubled status. Rogue programs are created not to solve computer issues but to extract money from victims credit card account. So buying this type of malicious software is not recommended.
Remove Microsoft Security Center 2011 or MS Security Center 2011
Microsoft Security Center 2011 also known as MS Security Center 2011 is a bogus security software that will be endorse as legitimate one. When analyzed thoroughly, Microsoft Security Center 2011 was found to have no specific components and database to be a legitimate anti-virus program. It was designed specifically to run a scan on itself and produce fabricated results. While inside the computer, Microsoft Security Center 2011 will provide enormous alerts and warning messages attempting to convince its victims that computer is affected with several infections. It will advise to acquire the licensed version before any fix can be done on the system.
Remove Antimalware Tool
Antimalware Tool is an untrusted security application that was found to be associated with other rogues. It was developed to penetrate a computer without users consent. Antimalware Tool can possibly get into the system without a detection of AV programs because of its technique that is able to hide itself from security software. Users may just be notified with fake warning that is also a sign that Antimalware Tool is fully installed on the computer. One sample fake alert messages is:
Remove CP Antivirus 2100
CP Antivirus 2100 is a computer threat that should never be trusted because it was developed to scam people. CP Antivirus 2100 originated from the family of fake security programs that has the main purpose of misleading target and make them believe that Trojan, virus and other types of malware is present on the computer. If this unwanted program gets on the PC, it will start to display fake alert messages and taskbar warning. A virus scan initiated by CP Antivirus 2100 may look like very legitimate and believable because it was designed to look like a real AV program. But the true purpose will surface when it begins to pop-up messages telling users to purchase the licensed version of the program. All of its scan and detection process was false and threats does not really exists on the computer. A scare tactics commonly employed by rogue security programs to promote the product.
Remove Fake MS Removal Tool
Fake MS Removal Tool is the same rogue application that was originated from the developers of Security Tool. This new variant is included in the list of unwanted and dangerous application because it will disguise as a useful anti-virus application, but actually it is a program that will issue fake alert messages in an attempt to attract computer users into obtaining the licensed version of it. Fake MS Removal Tool can be installed on the computer without users consent through the use of a Trojan that are able to sneak into the system without being detected by AV software. When inside the system MS Removal Tool virus will create a random name as its executable file and place it in user’s Application Data folder. MS Removal Tool is configured to start automatically and will completely manipulate systems operation.
Remove Best Antivirus 2011
Best Antivirus 2011 is a fake security application that came from a large group of rogue software developer. This program is expected to be promoted by displaying a lot of fake error messages on the computer. Computers infected with Best Antivirus 2011 virus will unable to execute any installed application. Internet browser will be redirected to malicious and unwanted web sites. A prompt by Best Antivirus 2011 to scan the computer and remove viruses using a licensed version is rampant and continuous.