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Technical Information on Windows Support Alert

Windows Support Alert virus is a fake system security pop-up that falsely informs the victimized users about non-existent issues on the computer. Such infections aim to scare the victim and convince them to call tech support scammers through a provided phone number. This tech support scam virus typically show up via user's browser. It opens a web browser and loads a phishing domain that is full of bogus Microsoft logos and alerts. For instance, such phishing web pages claim that the user recently visited a portal that contained malware and now the machine is infected. Therefore, the victimized users needs to contact Windows help desk for an immediate support service and resolve this issue by calling a toll-free number +1-855-393-4537.

If you encountered Windows Support Alert messages on your PC screen, then RMV researchers suggest you run a full system scan with a powerful anti-spyware application and delete this threat from your computer. If you called these hackers, they would tell you lies about your machine and then ask you to allow them to connect to your system remotely, or even provide your credit card information. In most of the cases, scammers recommend buying some fake security programs that supposedly can fix problems, and they ask the victimized users to log into suspicious websites and provide personal data including credit card details. Obviously, the crooks behind Windows Support Alert threat just want to gather sensitive information that you enter and use it for illegal purposes.

How do Windows Support Alert occupy your system?

If these fake pop-ups show up repeatedly on your system screen, it means that a certain application is responsible for sending them to your computer. You have to find the source of Windows Support Alert and remove it. However, you should also learn how such rogue softwares hijack the Windows machine. There are number of ways how such threat can get into your device. It can be downloaded by a malicious Trojan that you installed in the past, and it can be sent to you through email or installed alongside with another tool that it is bundled with. In order to protect your system from unwanted program, you should use a credible anti-spyware shield that can protect your computer from a wide range of nasty apps. You should also avoid opening questionable emails or install freeware programs carelessly, because it is the easiest way to spread Windows Support Alert infection to your PC.

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How to Uninstall Windows Support Alert from Compromised System

• Step:1 Reboot your PC in Safe Mode

• Step:2 View all Hidden Files and Folders

• Step:3 Uninstall Windows Support Alert from Control Panel

• Step:4 Remove Windows Support Alert from Startup Items

• Step:5 Remove Windows Support Alert from Localhost Files

• Step:6 Remove Windows Support Alert and Block Pop-ups on Browsers

• Internet Explorer

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Edge

Step:1 First of all, Reboot your PC in Safe Mode to make it safe from Windows Support Alert

(this Guide illustrates how to restart Windows in Safe Mode in all versions.)

Step:2 Now you need to View all Hidden Files and Folders that exist on different drives

Step:3 Uninstall Windows Support Alert from Control Panel

Press Start Key + R together and Type appwiz.cpl

Now Press on OK

This will Open the Control Panel. Now look for Windows Support Alert or any other Suspicious program

once found, Uninstall Windows Support Alert ASAP

Step:4 How to Remove Windows Support Alert from Startup Items

To Go to Startup Area, Click on Start Key + R

Type msconfig in the search area and click on Enter. A window will pop-out

 

 

In the Startup area, look for any suspicious Windows Support Alert entries or that are from Unknown Manufacturers

(This is an important step and users are advised to monitor all items carefully over here before proceeding further.)

Step:5 How to Remove Windows Support Alert from Localhost Files

Click on Start Key + R in Combination. Copy and Paste to Open hosts File

notepad %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/hosts

Soon, you will get a list of suspicious IP’s in the bottom of the screen

this is quite helpful in knowing if your browser has been hacked

Steps 6: How to Remove Windows Support Alert and Block Pop-ups on Browsers

How to Remove Windows Support Alert from IE

Open IE and Click on Tools. Now Select Manage add-ons

In the pane, under Toolbars and Extensions, Choose the Windows Support Alert extensions which is to be deleted

Now Click on Remove or Disable Option.

Press Tool button and Select Internet Option

This will lead you to the Tab, now Select Privacy Tab, Turn on Pop-up blocker by clicking on it.

 

How to Uninstall Windows Support Alert from Google Chrome

Google Chrome is to be Opened

Now Click on menu present at the top right corner

Choose Tools >> Extensions

Select Windows Support Alert related Extensions and now Click on Trash icon to remove Windows Support Alert

Under Advanced Settings Option, Enable Do not allow any Site to Show pop-ups. Click on Ok to apply it.

How to Block Windows Support Alert on Mozilla FF

Select and Open Mozilla FF, Select Windows Support Alert or other Add-ons by clicking on Menu button

In the Add-ons Manager, Select the extension related to Windows Support Alert.

Now Click on Remove to delete Windows Support Alert permanently

Also Select and Check mark “Block Pop-up Windows” under po-ups in the Content Tab

How to Get Rid of Windows Support Alert on Edge on Win 10

First of all Open MS Edge and Click on “More actions(…)” link

Now Select and Click on Settings In Menu under “More Actions”

Under Settings, screen click on View Advanced Settings button

In Advanced Settings, turn on Block pop-ups by toggling button to ON

 

Following the above Manual Steps will be effective in blocking Windows Support Alert. However, if you are unable to accomplish these steps, click the button given below to scan your PC

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