Alias: Microsoft Security Essentials Alert, Windows Easy Supervisor, Windows Debugging Center, Windows Clear Problems, Windows Work Checker, Windows Tweaking Utility, Windows Stability Center, Windows Expansion System, Windows Power Expansion, Windows Simple Protector, Windows Background Protector, Windows Lowlevel Solution, Windows Support System, Windows Emergency System, Windows Remedy, Windows Troubles Remover, Windows Troublemakers Agent, Windows Servant System, Windows Defense Center, Windows Error Correction, Windows Debug System, Windows Efficiency Manager, Windows Performance Manager, Windows Troubles Analyzer, Windows Processes Organizer, Windows Privacy Agent, Red Cross Antivirus, AntiSpy Safeguard, Major Defense Kit, Peak Protection 2010, Pest Detector 4.1, Palladium Pro, Windows Utility Tool, Windows Shield Center, Windows Health Center, Windows Problems Remover, Windows Problems Protector, Windows Software Protection, Windows Safety Protection, Windows Wise Protection, Windows Care Tool, Windows AV Software, Windows Express Help, Windows User Satellite, Windows Optimal Solution, Windows Optimal Settings

Description:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert is a fake application that mimics Windows security alerts to try and scare you into purchasing one of several fake antivirus products. Microsoft Security Essentials Alert promotes various fake antivirus products (see Alias list above).

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert starts out by pretending to catch a trojan then gives you the option to remove it. See picture below:

A typical Microsoft Security Essentials Alert Fake Scanner (Windows Processes Organizer):

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert Removal Instructions

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Step 1: Download Vkill. If you cannot download Vkill directly to the infected computer, you can download it onto a clean computer and transfer it to the infected computer (by using a network or a flash drive).

If you cannot download directly to the infected computer and you do not know how to transfer files between two computers, click here for instructions on how to restart your computer in Safe Mode with Networking. Once you are logged in Safe Mode, you can download SpyNoMore.

Step 2: Double-click Vkill several quick times in a row to disable the fake Microsoft Security Essentials running process. Make sure to save any unsaved work before you do that.

PLEASE NOTE: The purpose of double-clicking Vkill several times is to work around the infection's blocking ability. So make sure to keep double-clicking on Vkill until a notepad text file opens up. This text file will list the names of the processes killed. Once you see the text file, you can proceed to step 3 below. If you have clicked Vkill several times quickly and you still do not see a notepad text file open up, rename Vkill to 'explorer' and try again.

Step 3: Once the infection has been disabled, you can download and run SpyNoMore. SpyNoMore will download updates then scan your computer and if the fake Microsoft Security Essentials is present, SNM will detect it and you will be able to see Microsoft Security Essentials Alert in the scan results. Please note that the free version of SpyNoMore will only show you the detections. In order to remove the infection you need to purchase a 1-year license which costs $29 (or $39 for 3 computers). In all cases, you will be able to see the infection in the free version scan results.

Step 4: Purchase the activation key from a clean computer by clicking on our Purchase link on spynomore.com. Write down the activation key and use it to activate SNM on the infected computer. This will remove the fake Microsoft Security Essentials and restore your internet connection. You will again be able to run your programs and applications without trouble.

Threat type:

Hijacker - A Hijacker is a software application that takes control of your browser's settings. Usually it changes your home page and redirects it to some unknown site or modifies your search settings. It prevents you from changing back your browser's settings. An infected browser usually operates much slower.

Ransomware - Ransomware is a software application that infects a computer and asks for money to have the infection removed.

Trojan - A Trojans or Trojan Horse is any programs that installs itself secretly, quite often with sinister intent. Once installed, the trojan author (hacker) can gain complete control of the infected PC. Trojans are usually designed to steal sensitive information and/or destroy the system. Trojans can be distributed as unsolicited email attachments, or bundled with freeware and shareware programs.

Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer and / or to protect your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore removes Microsoft Security Essentials Alert: Yes

Threat risk: Very High Risk

Extremely dangerous malware. Uses stealth installation, randomly named entries and has the capability to self update or resurrect after incomplete removal. Almost impossible to remove manually. Category mostly consists of trojans and spyware.

Symptoms:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with Microsoft Security Essentials Alert, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

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Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
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SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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See Also:
ibmblacklist.com
topfastlinks.com
Wireshark AV
Wireshark Antivirus
Security Suite
Red Cross Antivirus
AntiSpy Safeguard
Major Defense Kit
Peak Protection 2010
Pest Detector 4.1