Fake Microsoft Security Essentials(But it is quite not same as fake ones condition in Support Centre)
I am using my mother's PC to play Internet games. But, when I am running IE8, the (maybe fake) Microsoft Windows Essentials came out and do a scan. It scans whole C:\Windows content. After scan, I open C:\Windows to find the C:\Windows\$hf_mig$(or maybe $h_mig$,something like that). But I cannot found that directory. The software wants me to do an advanced scan, which can be done by paying USD49.95 for 3 yrs license. Except this, the software non stop saying Windows Live Messenger and Windows Messenger got Trojan, blah blah blah.Except this, it still non stop saying that my mom's PC is attacked by foriegn IP address(i think so)(Attack type: exploit) I quickly clicking the red cross(close) button. When I am anger about that software, I quickly press "Start" and double type "U"(which can shut down the PC). I reopen my mom's PC but the software still there, blocking me operating my mom's computer. So, I took out the battery of my mom's computer and shut off the AC plugin. I open my mom's computer again and use another user, but the software doesn't appear. I make this report because I want to know how to make off the software, without deleting user accounts.PS: Is it the Win32/(maybe PAX or what) rogue?If no, tell me the solution ASAP, if not I cannot use my mom's user.(Many games record inside it)PS:It's not PC, is laptop(typing error :D). My father says that my mom's laptop(genuine one) no need to install such software.
November 6th, 2010 3:14am

Is this what you're seeing ? - Rogue:Win32/FakePAVIf yes, then please see the below removal guide if the Rogue Software 'programs' appearing areRed Cross Antivirus Peak Protection 2010 Pest Detector 4.1 Major Defense Kit ThinkPoint AntiSpySafeguard or AntiSpy Safeguard Remove the Fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert Trojan and AntiSpySafeguardYou may also need to use Task Manager, if it can be accessed, in order to End this Process -hotfix.exeIf Task Manger can not be accessed, running rkill.com should allow it to be opened.Then locate hotfix.exe, click once on it to highlight it, then click the End Process button.Please note that hotfix.exe may not be present. If not, just follow the automated instructions in the uninstall guide.MowGreen Windows Expert IT Pro - Consumer Security
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November 9th, 2010 3:08pm

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