Remove “Windows is resetting itself” Fake Alerts (Microsoft Scam)

Can’t Remove Windows is resetting itself pop-ups?

The “Windows is resetting itself” alert is a fake. It’s fraudulent, and means not what you think. Its appearance doesn’t indicate what it claims. The warning feeds you lies. Do NOT buy them! The statements are crafted by malicious cyber criminals with agendas. People, who seek to exploit your fear and naivety. Don’t make it easier for them to take advantage of you. As soon as you spot the alert, try to remain calm. Acknowledge that it’s on your screen, courtesy of scamware. A PUP managed to slither its way into your PC, and is now putting you through a bombardment of alerts. Look past the initial fright, and do NOT comply! Whatever the alert claims, and suggests, ignore it! The best course of action, you can take, is to locate where it lurks. Find its exact hiding place, and when you do, delete it. The sooner the PUP leaves your system, the better! It has NO place on your PC. All, it does, is wreak havoc, and mess everything up. It offers no positives to gain, but acts towards achieving its nefarious purposes. It seeks to exploit you for monetary gain. Don’t let it! Get rid of it as soon as you get the chance. Don’t grant it the opportunity to cause irrevocable damages. The sooner the PUP leaves your system, the better.

How did I get infected with?

The “Windows is resetting itself” alerts pops up, courtesy of a PUP. But that PUP didn’t appear as if by magic. Fact of the matter is, you agreed to install it. Yes, you may not recall it, but there was an entire exchange. The tool asked whether you agree to install it. And, you said YES. Confused? Well, it’s rather simple. Let’s elaborate. PUPs have to get user’s permission on their admission. They have to ask if you consent to their entry. Only if you do, can they continue with the process. No approval, no access. So, the appearance of “Windows is resetting itself,” is a sure sign of your consent. The PUP dis seek your YES, and you did give it. Don’t be too hard on yourself, though. The exchange isn’t as straightforward as you may imagine. Not at all. It’s quite the contrary. The infection does ask if you agree to allow it in, but it does it in the sneakiest way possible. It hides behind freeware, spam emails, corrupted sites. It can even pretend to be a system or program update. It’s up to you to see past its deception. To catch it in the act, and prevent its invasion. You have to realize that infections, like the one you harbor, rely on carelessness. They need you to give into naivety, haste, and distraction. That eases their invasion. So, don’t. Don’t throw caution to the wind. Don’t rush. Don’t leave your fate to chance. Always take the time to be thorough. Do your due diligence. Choose caution over carelessness. Even a little extra attention goes a long way.

Why are these ads dangerous?

The warning you get, Windows is resetting itself, is a lie. It’s a means to a purpose. The cyber criminals, behind the PUP, use it to frighten you. It’s standard scare tactics. They scare you enough into believing a false narrative. And, in your panicked state, you act against your better judgment. The error alert claims that your computer is in danger. Supposedly, it got attacked by a certain infection. And, because of that, it continually resets itself. That endless process of resetting may lead to data loss, as well as, system corruption. And, if you wish to avoid that, and protect yourself, you have to follow the listed suggestions. The warning contains a ‘toll-free number.’ You’re expected to call, and reach out to the tech specialists on the other line. Do NOT contact these people, under any circumstances! Do NOT follow anything, the alert suggests! If you do, you WILL regret it. Doing a single thing, it says, leads to further damages. Don’t set yourself up for more troubles. Protect yourself, your system. Understand this. The only infection, that should worry you, is the one, behind the alerts. Everything, it feeds you, is deceitful. It creates a falsehood, scary enough to get you to do something, you’ll later regret. Don’t buy its lies. Acknowledge the “Windows is resetting itself” warning is a sham. A sham, crafted by charlatans with questionable agendas. Don’t worsen your predicament by believing its claims. Do what’s best for you, and your system. Get rid of the PUP, forcing the warnings on you. Its prompt removal earns you the thanks of your future self. Its extended stay earns you headaches, and regret. So, act now. Don’t delay.

How Can I Remove Windows is resetting itself 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 is resetting itself 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 is resetting itself 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.