Warning SCAM! Windows Tech ‘AdvancedSupport’

Can’t Remove Windows Tech ‘AdvancedSupport’ pop-ups?

There’s a new scam roaming the web, targeting users. It’s the Windows Tech ‘AdvancedSupport’ message. If it pops up, you’re in trouble. First and foremost, know that the entire message is a lie! It’s fake and made-up! Don’t buy it. There’s a malicious tool, lurking somewhere on your computer. And, it’s the reason you even see these alerts. It belongs to the scamware family and the people that published it have given it one primary goal. To bombard you with ‘warnings’ all the time. That’s why they show up as often as they do. They’re following orders. After all, think about it. The more you see the pop-up, the more the odds of you falling for the deceit, increase. The message, plaguing you all the time tries to convince you that your PC is at risk. It suggests you call Tech Support at once, thus, deal with the problem. Only there is no problem besides the one, which the malicious tool invented to take advantage of you. Does that make sense? The pop-up alert disguises itself as a useful warning. But, here’s the thing: it’s not. It’s the exact opposite. Do NOT call the provided number! Do NOT contact these people in any way! It will NOT lead to anything positive. Only negatives. Scamware tools prey on the gullible. The naive. The easily-frightened. They employ scare tactics and prey on your fear. And, thy do it all, hoping to exploit you for monetary gains. Don’t allow them to do that! Don’t become the victim! When the Windows Tech ‘AdvancedSupport’ pop-up appears, ignore it! Do your best to address the issue ASAP. Find where the nasty tool, forcing it on you, is lurking. Then, when you uncover its hiding spot – delete it at once! The sooner it’s gone, the better.

How did I get infected with?

The invasive pop-up doesn’t just begin to appear one day, out of the blue. The Windows Tech ‘AdvancedSupport’ alert can only take over your screen if there is a cyber threat, lurking on your PC. A scamware application to be precise. And, how do you suppose they make it there? After all, they cannot just end up on your computer as if by magic no more than the alert itself. Well, it’s rather straightforward. These tools fool you into approving their install without you even realizing it. And, when they get your approval, slither in undetected and start wreaking havoc. They usually turn to the old but gold means of infiltration to complete the successful deceit. That includes the use of freeware, corrupted links or sites, or spam email attachments. Also, the sneaky tool can invade your PC by pretending to be a fake update. For example, you may believe you’re updating your Adobe Flash Player or Java, but you’d be wrong. In actuality, you’ll be giving the green light to a cyber threat. If yo wish to avoid that, and keep your system infection-free, be more careful! Don’t give into naivety, haste, and distraction! Always be thorough and vigilant, and do your due diligence.

Why are these ads dangerous?

There’s no question the Windows Tech ‘AdvancedSupport’ scam is annoying. It will pop up all the time, and infuriate you to no end. But it’s far more than obnoxious. It’s hazardous as it conceals countless threats. On the surface, you see an intrusive alert popping up incessantly. But, what you can’t tell straight away, is how much it truly influences your system. At the very least, the constant appearance of the messages slows down your PC. Also, it leads to frequent system crashes. And, these are the minor inconveniences. The worst issue, you’ll be faced with, will without a doubt be the security threat. Oh, yes. Apart from everything else, scamware tools also spy on you. The malicious application, hiding somewhere on your PC, is spying on your every move. And, not just that. Yes, it keeps track of your browsing activities and catalogs your every online move. So, let it sink in. You have a cyber threat, lurking on your PC that is not just wreaking havoc and making a mess but collects private data from you, as well. Then, once it deems it has gathered (stolen) enough, it sends it to the people that published it. Think about it. Unknown third parties with questionable agendas with access to your personal and financial details! The question is, are you going to allow that? Don’t let it get that far! Don’t let the tool jeopardize your private life! As soon as the nasty program displays the first Windows Tech ‘AdvancedSupport’ pop-up, take action! Find and delete it! There’s no place for scamware on your computer.

How Can I Remove Windows Tech ‘AdvancedSupport’ Pop-ups?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

STEP 1: Uninstall suspicious software from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Delete unknown add-ons from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Windows Tech ‘AdvancedSupport’ from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall unknown programs from Your Computer

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the any unknown program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.

STEP 2 : Remove add-ons and extensions from Chrome, Firefox or IE

Remove from Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools—> Extensions
• Remove any unknown extension by clicking on the little recycle bin
• If you are not able to delete the extension then navigate to C:\Users\”computer name“\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\and review the folders one by one.
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• If you are using the latest chrome version you need to do the following
• go to settings – Add person

• choose a preferred name.

• then go back and remove person 1
• Chrome should be malware free now

Remove from Mozilla Firefox

• Open Firefox
• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable and remove any unknown add on
• Open the Firefox’s Help Menu

• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

Remove from Internet Explorer

• Open IE
• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Go to Toolbars and Extensions
• Disable any suspicious extension.
• If the disable button is gray, you need to go to your Windows Registry and delete the corresponding CLSID
• On the Upper Right Corner of Internet Explorer Click on the Gear Icon.
• Click on Internet options

• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset.

• Check the “Delete Personal Settings Tab” and then Reset

• Close IE

Permanently Remove Windows Tech ‘AdvancedSupport’ Leftovers

To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify any registry leftovers or temporary files.