Remove fake Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (Uninstall Instructions)

A new piece of malware has been infecting computers recently and it's called Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool. It's another fake malware removal tool that is fraudulently using well known software name. It looks just like the legitimate malware removal tool from Microsoft, but in reality it has nothing to do with this company. It's a typical rogue program which attempts to get you to pay for fake antivirus software. It reports false system security threats and displays fake security warnings.



Here's a short list of false system security threats displayed by this fake malware removal tool:

• Email-Worm.Win32.NetSky.q
• Virus.Win32.Gpcode.ak
• Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Mufanom.hjo
• Trojan-BNK.Win32.Keylogger.gen
• Trojan-Banker.Win32.Banz.cri
• Virus.Win32.Virut.ce
• Trojan.Win32.Delf.abx
• P2P-Worm.Win32.Palevo.fuc
• Trojan.Win32.Agent2.cqzi
• Trojan.Keylogger.abs

You may also get a fake pop-up window with the following message:

Windows Security Center
Malicious software was detected
You need to install antivirus software to remove malicious. Click “Enable protection” to purchase and install recommended antivirus software.
Without antivirus software your system are very vulnerable to computer spywares, trojans, viruses that attack over internet.

Just like all the other malware, it is promoted through the use of misleading websites or software vulnerabilities. Malware creators also use social engineering in order to distribute their bogus software. If you find that your computer is infected with this malicious program, please download anti-spyware program from the list below and run a full system scan. Don’t forget to update the program before scanning your PC.

If you would like to know more about the legitimate Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool then please visit this website.

You can download the latest version of Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool from this page.

If you have any questions or additional information about this malware, please don’t hesitate and leave a comment. Good luck and be safe!

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Fake Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool removal instructions

Download anti-spyware program from the list below and run a full system scan.

• MalwareBytes Anti-malware  
• SUPERAntispyware
• Spybot S&D 
• Spyware Doctor

NOTE: before saving the selected program onto your computer, please rename the installer to iexplore.exe or winlogon.exe. With all of these tools, if running Windows 7 or Vista they MUST be run as administrator. Launch the program and follow the prompts. Don't forget to update the installed program before scanning.

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