subject: How to remove ThinkPoint virus? [print this page] ThinkPoint program should be avoided because it's a malware which relies on a fake Microsoft Security Essentials alert known to be distributing 6 malicious applications. This rogue anti-spyware is promoted with a help of fake online anti-malware scanners, misleading sites and other fraudulent software. Just after getting on board ThinkPoint won't sit peacefully and will start appearing on your computer with scary notifications from Windows task bar.
After ThinkPoint finishes its fake scan, it will claim that your computer is infected with numerous viruses but won't let remove them until you purchase its certain modules that are not included in a trial version. However, Think Point only pretends scanning actions and it won't remove any real virus even after being purchased. This rogue anti-spyware won't stop its annoying activity until it is not eliminated. It may start continuous redirections to other fraudulent websites, hijack your desktop and make your computer very hard to use.
While running, ThinkPoint was noticed to be blocking legitimate programs running, such as task manager, registry editor and other tools. Main process of ThinkPoint is called hotfix.exe, so end it first and then remove all the other malicious files with a reliable security program. Even Internet Explorer becomes very hard to launch when ThinkPoint is secretly on your computer, so never leave this scamware on your PC. If you have already bought ThinkPoint, contact your credit card company to dispute the charges. And finally, remove ThinkPoint from your computer either manually or using a reputable anti-spyware.
