subject: How Do I Remove the Windows Tool - A Best Way to Get Rid of the Windows Tool Virus [print this page] How Do I Remove the Windows Tool - A Best Way to Get Rid of the Windows Tool Virus
What is Windows Tool virus?
Windows Tool is a new rogue anti-spyware tool and a clone of General Antivirus and Internet Antivirus Pro. Advertised through the use of Trojans, Windows Tool is able to pop up fake security alerts about infections that supposedly inhabit your machine. When you click on these alerts, Windows Tool will be installed on your computer and automatically be configured to run when you start Windows. When running, it will scan your computer and display a variety of infections that cannot be removed unless you first purchase the program.
Actually, Windows Tool can not remove any actual infections because it's not developed on a legitimate antivirus engine. On the other hand, though, ignoring Windows Tool in your system will soon turn its obsessive pranks into a major system disruption and further malware invasion resulting in getting your privacy violated. Therefore, it's highly recommended to remove Windows Tool once you spot its signs on your computer.
Windows Tool will also show a lot of alerts and notifications warning you about system errors and hardware failure. The alert may look like this:
System Hijack!
System security threat was detected. Viruses and/or spyware may be damaging your system now. Prevent infection and data loss or stealing by running a free security scan.
Privacy threat!
Spyware intrusion detected. Your system is infected. System integrity is at risk. Private data can be stolen by third parties, including credit card details and passwords. Click here to perform a security repair.
Stealth intrusion!
Infection detected in the background. Your computer is now attacked by spyware and rogue software. Eliminate the infection safely, perform a security scan and deletion now.
How to remove Windows Tool 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:
