My Windows Online Scanner
My Windows Online Scanner is a fake virus scanner page that reproduced the user interface of Windows Explorer but with an integrated virus scanner. This type of web page or browser hijacker is a culprit why users are able to download rogue security programs. My Windows Online Scanner will produce fake scan results and advise users to get the remover by downloading the program. Unknown to innocent user, it was a trick commonly used on this unlawful activity to let people pay for the useless program. Browser hijacker such as My Windows Online Scanner will not let the infected system to use the Internet by blocking the access and serving this unsolicited page.
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Alias: AV Security Suite
Browsers Affected: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome
Recommendations:
Avoid this website:
1. Never visit this website as it can infect your computer with virus and malicious programs.
2. Block My Windows Online Scanner using your own firewall and security programs. A settings to block websites in Internet Explorer or avoid websites in FireFox can also be configured manually.
3. Keep your security programs and operating system updated with the latest security patch and practice safe Internet browsing to keep browser hijackers away.
Restore the hijacked browser and remove My Windows Online Scanner redirects:
1. Install and run MalwareBytes Anti-Malware or SuperAntispyware to remove infected files and revert the modifications done on Internet browser automatically. A licensed version of these programs can prevent infections by monitoring files being downloaded to a computer.
2. Reset your Internet settings manually and restore your modified home page. A default or much restricted security settings should be restored back again if hijacker have done modifications into it. Proceed to reset Internet Explorer Settings or reset Firefox Settings for a detailed instructions.