Remove "Your computer is infected with Spyware!" Alert (Uninstall Guide)

We understand that sometimes it could be difficult to distinguish between legitimate security alerts and fake warnings saying that your computer is infected with spyware, adware, Trojans and other malware. Rogue security programs and similar scareware use fake security alerts to trick users into paying for completely useless security software or installing additional malware files on the compromised computer. Yesterday we stumbled upon some fake security alerts and error messages that we thing are worth mentioning here. "Your computer is infected with Spyware!" is a fake alert caused by malicious software, specifically a Trojan horse. Here's how the fake error notification about spyware looks like:

Error
Your computer is infected with Spyware! Detected malicious programs can damage your computer and compromise your privacy. It is strongly recommended to remove them immediately.

First thing that should caught your attention is the title of this security alert. Error. What does this say to you? Probably nothing because it's unclear what causes this alert. Is this your anti-virus software or maybe it's Windows system notification? If you can't tell that right away then it might be a sign of malware infection on your computer. In such case, you should scan your computer with legitimate anti-malware application. Here's another example:

Error
Surfing without protection tool installed may cause spyware intrusion through security holes in the Web browser or in other software.

Very often, cyber criminals use fake system warnings from the system tray saying that Spyware protection is disabled or your sensitive information can be stolen to make users think that they should install some sort of computer protection software. Here are some examples of fake system warnings:

System warning
Spyware protection is disabled. Your personal data is at high risk of being stolen or misused.

System warning
Keep your computer safe from viruses and malicious programs that can slow down or break your system

Such fake security alerts are very common right now. You should always check twice before clicking on suspicious notifications or running potentially unwanted applications; otherwise you may end up with heavily infected computer. If you're experiencing such fake security alerts, please scan your computer with anti-malware software listed below. If you have any questions or need help removing malware from your computer, please leave a comment below. Good luck and be safe online!

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"Your computer is infected with Spyware!" removal instructions:

1. Download free anti-malware software from the list below and run a full system scan.

• MalwareBytes Anti-malware
• SUPERAntispyware
• Spybot S&D
• Hitman Pro 3.5

NOTE: in some cases the rogue program may block anti-malware software. Before saving the selected program onto your computer, you may have to rename the installer to iexplore.exe or winlogon.exe With all of these tools, if running Windows 7 or Vista they MUST be run as administrator. Launch the program and follow the prompts. Don't forget to update the installed program before scanning.

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Associated "Your computer is infected with Spyware!" files and registry values:

Files:

• C:\Documents and Settings\[UserName]\Desktop\FakeAV\[SET OF RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe
• C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\[SET OF RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe

Registry values:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\[SET OF RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe

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