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What is "Windows Repair" virus?
"Windows Repair" is a spyware program which appears to be a computer security scanner designed for Windows. Both its name and design borrow from a better known computer security suite, although "Windows Repair" is entirely designed to trick users into providing their credit card information. Once installed on your computer, this fake security program will perform a fake scan whenever Windows is restarted. The fake scan will report that your computer is infected with viruses and that you need to purchase "Windows Repair" to remove these threats. Although the report is a fake, this rogue program should be considered a threat since it disables genuine security programs and utilizes random filename generation in order to disguise itself from removal. The program is a scam and provides no actual security to users.
"Windows Repair" will also show a lot of alerts and notifications warning you about system errors and hardware failure. The alert may look like this:
System Security Warning
Attempt to modify register key entries is detected. Register entries analysis is recommended.
System component corrupted!
System reboot error has occurred due to lsass.exe system process failure.
This may be caused by severe malware infections.
Automatic restore of lsass.exe backup copy completed.
The correct system performance can not be resumed without eliminating the cause of lsass.exe corruption.
Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click show details' to learn more.
How to remove "Windows Repair" virus?
Now there are two methods for removal. Firstly you can use a trusted spyware removal tool or secondly you can remove it manually which may get a little tricky and isn't really recommended because the program may simply reinstall itself after you restart your PC, However here's the method below:
%Documents and Settings%All UsersApplication Data[random]
%Documents and Settings%All UsersApplication Data[random].exe
%Documents and Settings%All UsersApplication Data[random].dll
To remove "Windows Repair" and to remove rogue antivirus from your computer, get one of these antispyware programs to get rid of those annoying malwares.Once your computer is infected with this spyware it is crucial to remove it as soon as possible.
