How to Remove the Fake Windows Security Center From Your Computer

The fake Windows Security Center is a virus that invades a computer and threatens the user that his computer is infected with multiple viruses. Although this "tool" looks legitimate, it is actually rogue malware. It can be time-consuming to remove this fake Windows Security Center from your computer, but you can do it for free.

Things You'll Need

• Anti-malware program

Instructions

1. Download and install a legitimate free anti-malware program, such as Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (malwarebytes.org), on your computer.

2. Restart your computer and hold down the "F8" key for a few seconds before the Windows logo appears to start the computer in safe mode.

3. Run the anti-malware program and allow it to perform a full scan of your system. This may take hours, depending on a number of factors, but allow the anti-malware software to do its job so that you will be able to fully remove fake Windows Security Center from your computer.

4. Click to put a check mark next to all of the malware files detected in the scan and click "Delete."

5. Download and install CCleaner (piriform.com/ccleaner). This free program will scan and clean out all temporary files on your computer. Run the program, and when it finishes, your computer should be free from the fake Windows Security Center.

6. Restart your computer to exit safe mode.

Tips & Warnings

• Note that it is possible to manually remove fake Windows Security Center from your computer, but it is not recommended and should only be attempted by IT professionals. Why risk potentially ruining your computer while trying to remove a virus when free anti-spyware programs can successfully do the job for you?

• It is possible to manually remove the fake Windows Security Center from your computer, but it is not recommended and should only be attempted by IT professionals.

References

• Microsoft Malware Protection Center; Win32/InternetAntivirus; May 3, 2011

Resources

• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware: Download
• CCleaner: Download