What is a Fake Alert Removal Tool?
Fake computer virus alerts can be tricky to get rid of. They typically present fake Windows alerts warning of non-existent infections, and can even prevent your antivirus software from being executed. A fake alert removal tool will scan your computer and alert you when it finds a fake computer virus alert. It will then give you the option of removing the fake computer virus alert.
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Choices
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There are several fake alert removal tools on the Internet, some free, some not. It is always recommended to choose a free, well-known fake alert removal tool.
Purpose
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Popular fake alert removal toola are Malwarebytes and Spybot Search and Destroy. Like most fake alert removal removal tools, they are specially designed to detect malware, and can often find infections that go undetected by your AV software.
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Warning
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Fake alert removal tools should not be used as replacements for real time antivirus software, as they usually only detect infections, not potential infections.
Usage
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The best way to use a fake alert removal tool such as Malwarebytes or Spybot Search and Destroy is to boot the infected PC into "Safe Mode with Networking," and then updating and running the fake alert removal tool.
Conclusion
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Pay special attention to details when using your Windows-based PC. Windows will never recommend you to an antivirus company's website to remove infections, and will never ask for credit card information.
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References
- Virus Removal Guru
- Fake Alert Virus Info
- Network Fundamentals; Mark A. Dye, Cisco Networking Academy; 2008
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