Windows Based Fake Softwares

Perhaps because more computers are currently using versions of microsoft windows more than any other operating systems, cybercriminals have been tailoring more windows based viruses, malwares and fake antiviruses for these users. In 2011 alone, roughly a hundred fake computer optimization tools and security softwares were released by scammers targeting users of Windows XP, Windows 7 and other variations of the windows operating system.

Examples of these rogue programs include the following:

You may want to check the names below if you suspect that your PC has been hit by a windows based fake antivirus/ software infection:

1. windows inspection utility


2. windows repairing system


3. windows security & control


4. windows antispyware solution


5. windows problems remover


6. windows wise protection


7. windows optimal solution


8. windows optimal tool


9. windows express setting


10. windows av software


11. windows process organizer


12. windows tool virus


13. windows efficiency manager


14. windows servant system


15. windows troubles remover


16. windows error correction


17. windows support system


18. windows lowlevel solution


19. windows power expansion


20. windows update removal


21. windows process regulator


22. windows passport utility


23. windows attention utility


24. windows activity inspector


25. windows protection servant


26. windows precaution centre


27. windows anticrashes utility


28. windows efficiency analyzer


29. windows protection alarm


30. windows emergency system


31. windows expansion system


32. windows remedy


33. windows optimal settings


34. Windows Optimization Centre


35. Windows privacy agent


36. Windows Monitoring Utility


37. Windows Debugging Agent


38. Windows Concern System


39. Fake Windows Optimization and Security

 

Once a computer is infected by any of these windows based fake antivirus infection, you may notice that you PC continuously show popups and alerts. These are often misleading alerts of system errors or detection of viruses in your computer followed by adverts promoting a particular software.

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.

Other symptoms include browser redirects through which you are redirected to sites that are affiliated with the particular rogue software. This is where victims “pay” for the software.

Removal

For information on how to remove fake antivirus infection, read the post on how to get rid of fake antiviruses. Moreover, you may want to learn how to get a credit card refund aka get your money back if you have been unfortunate to hand out your credit card details to scammers behind these rogue softwares.