Remove “Microsoft Technical Department” Phone Scam Virus

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If your PC screen all of a sudden gets covered with pop-ups, that’s bad news. It’s a clear indication that your computer is no longer virus-free. In this case, you’re stuck with a potentially unwanted program (PUP) which is considered relatively easy to tackle. However, no infection should be tolerated because these programs are created by hackers. Their one purpose is to cause you harm and lie to your face. The PUP currently on board attempts to involve you in a tech support scam. Are you familiar with online frauds? Check out today’s article to make sure you know what you’re up against. Things could get out of hand impressively fast if you hesitate. Pay attention to your machine and get rid of the PUP right away. Once this virus manages to get installed, it makes unauthorized changes in your browser settings. For example, you might have already noticed a brand new extension or a plugin. The parasite could also install some additional toolbars thus making the mess greater. Unfortunately, adding a malicious extension is the beginning of some serious trouble. Consider all your browsers no longer reliable. Hackers are in charge now and they won’t hesitate before exposing you to threats. If you notice some product deals or commercials, remember those get generated by a virus. In other words, you’re only seeing the ads so hackers could gain profit through the pay-per-click mechanism. Boosting web traffic is a very common trick that allows crooks to make effortless money. The problem is, some of these ads are corrupted and redirect you to dangerous websites. What’s much more worrisome, though, are the security alerts. As mentioned, the PUP aims directly at your bank account. It might inject your browsers with commercials but what it definitely will bring along are fake security messages. The “Microsoft Technical Department” are all over your PC screen. Apart from scaring you with non-existent infections, these ads do nothing. Their one goal is to convince you that you need to pay for certain anti-malware services or programs. Do you see the scam? As soon as the PUP slithers itself onto your machine, it messes with your favorite browsers. The whole thing happens completely behind your back. Once your browser settings get modified, the “Microsoft Technical Department” alerts appear. Being particularly insisting and legitimate-looking, the ads could fool you. However, restrain yourself from buying anything the messages suggest and don’t dial any number. Otherwise, you will fall straight into hackers’ trap.

How did I get infected with “Microsoft Technical Department”?

The easier distribution technique out there involves freeware bundles. After all, many people choose to download bundled programs every day. Hackers can’t miss such a golden opportunity to cause damage. They often attach a certain bonus infection to some freeware/shareware bundles. If you rush the installation process, you end up compromising your own safety. We’d recommend that you take your time instead of rushing. Even though skipping steps may seem like a good idea at the time, it might be a terrible mistake. Note that rushing leaves you oblivious to the programs you actually agree to install. Thus, you might download a whole bunch of viruses alongside the software you originally wanted. To prevent virus infiltration, always be careful. Opt for the custom option in the Setup Wizard and keep an eye out for intruders. That is a lot less problematic than having to remove infections afterwards. Do the right thing concerning both your safety and privacy. Keep your machine virus-free. Also, watch out for spam messages or email-attachments. Those offer yet another effective distribution tactic. Last but not least, stay away from unverified websites or illegitimate torrents/software updates.

Why is “Microsoft Technical Department” dangerous?

The bogus “Microsoft Technical Department” pop-ups are tricky. These stubborn security alerts and messages take over your entire PC screen. According to the rogue pop-ups, you have to take immediate action and deal with a whole bunch of threats. You’re supposed to dial the 877-804-5390 number so some “engineers” can help solve the problem. This is an imaginary problem, though, and the people you would contact aren’t going to help. Instead of calling hackers and allowing them to scam you, ignore the devious pop-ups. Not a single one of them is to be trusted. Bear in mind that you only have a PUP to tackle. This program is the reason for your struggles so remove the cause for this cyber hassle. To do so manually, please follow our detailed removal guide down below.

How Can I Remove “Microsoft Technical Department”?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the “Microsoft Technical Department” 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.

• Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Locate the process of “Microsoft Technical Department”.exe and kill it

• Open your windows registry editor by typing”regedit” in the windows search box

Navigate to (Depending on your OS version)

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

and delete the display Name: “Microsoft Technical Department”

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the “Microsoft Technical Department” 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.

Navigate to C:/Program Files and delete “Microsoft Technical Department” folder. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!