Antispyware Software Warning
“Antispyware Software Warning” is another fake pop up message issued by a fake program Desktop Security 2010. Attempting to deceive computer users with its untrusted messages that will mimic presentation of Windows task bar alert will even more make it believable that computer in in danger. The exact message will be displayed as:
Antispyware software warning
Your computer is infected with spyware and malware. Last scan results: 104 infected files found! Click this notification to fix the problem.
Antispyware Software Warning Screen Shot:
Associated Threat: Desktop Security 2010
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Antispyware Software Warning Removal:
This virus solution and removal procedure is effective in removing the annoying messages and so as the associated threats. Follow the instructions carefully.
1. Download and install SuperAntiSpyware
2. After installation, update it.
3. Reboot your computer in SafeMode
- During bootup press F8 on keyboard until selections appears
- Select “SafeMode”
4. Click SUPERAntiSpyware icon to start
5. On the Main Menu, click Scan your Computer…
6. Scan Location. Select c:\Fixed Drive
7. On right side of the window, select Perform Complete Scan, then click Next
8. Scanning will take some time.
9. When scanning is done it will display Scan Summary
10. On scanning Window, items detected are marked check
11. Click Next to remove infected items.
12. It will prompt you to reboot your computer. Click Yes to reboot.
13. After reboot, on the Main Menu click “Manage Quarantine”
14. Click the items that were quarantined and click Remove.
15. Close the Window to exit SuperAntiSpyware.