Microsoft Warning Alert Scam Removal

Can’t Remove Microsoft Warning Alert pop-ups?

The Internet is a dangerous place. To protect their clients, the Microsoft Corporation has actually added warning systems into its products. Unfortunately, not all warning alerts are legitimate. In order to trick their victims, the crooks often replicate the Microsoft’s design. Do distinguish the legitimate alerts from the fake ones, just take a look at your screen. If the messages are displayed in your web browser, you are probably dealing with a fake Microsoft warning alert. The scam is quite simple. You get redirected to a bogus website. There, a pop-up message states that there is a major issue with your device. To fix it, you should call a support center. The pop-up cannot be closed. It has a “Close” button, but if you press it, your browser just goes into Full-screen mode. No matter how hard you try, you cannot exit the page. That was the plan. The crooks want to disorientate and further convince you that there is a problem with your machine. Don’t fall victim of their tricks. Use your Task Manage to close your browser and start a new session. If the fake alert reappears, scan your computer for malware. Such browser redirections are usually caused by adware. Don’t panic! The adware that redirects your browser to the “Microsoft Warning Alert” scam is not a full-fledged virus, but a malicious application. It is a type of advertising platform. For every sponsored website you get redirected to, its owners will be paid. Unfortunately, they don’t care about your well-being. As long as they are paid, anyone can use their adware to promote. All sorts of crooks do. They use the utility to redirect web traffic to online scams. The Microsoft Warning Alert scam is just one of many. Don’t risk becoming a victim of online fraud. Clean your computer before it’s too late!

How did I get infected with?

Freeware and shareware often become hosts for adware parasites. So, be extra careful when you are about to install a free program. Always opt for the Advanced option in the Setup Wizard. Under it, you will be presented with a list of all additional programs that is also about to be installed. Deselect all suspicious apps. Make sure you know what you are giving your approval to. Read the Terms and Conditions/End User License Agreement (EULA). If you spot anything out of the ordinary, abort the installation immediately. Other malware distribution methods involve spam emails, torrents, bogus updates and malvertising. Only your caution can prevent infections. Avoid using torrents. Download your software from reputable sources only. Having a powerful anti-virus program on board is also a good idea.

Why are these ads dangerous?

The Microsoft Warning Alert pop-ups are frightening. They appear out of the blue and disorientate you. Yet, these are nothing compared to other online scams. And since your computer is infected, you are very likely to be redirected to a nastier one. Be very careful what you do online. Your computer is compromised by a nasty adware parasite. This intruder is a breach of your security. It is also extremely intrusive. The adware injects numerous advertisements on every website you open, redirects your browser and pauses your online videos for commercial breaks. All of its adverts are not to be trusted. The adware doesn’t distinguish between legitimate and phony ads. The crooks use the app to spread malicious and misleading content. An unverified advertisement may arouse unwarranted expectations at best. At worst, it will redirect you to an infected website. There is nothing positive about the adware. It is a pain in the neck that is hard to be tolerated. And it shouldn’t. If you act promptly, you can remove this parasite with ease. As a bonus, the Microsoft Warning Alert pop-ups will disappear. So, don’t waste your time. Remove the adware for good!

How Can I Remove Microsoft Warning Alert 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 Microsoft Warning Alert 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 Microsoft Warning Alert 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.