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How Do You Get Rid Of A Fake Microsoft Security Virus?

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How Do You Get Rid Of A Fake Microsoft Security Virus?

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The fake Microsoft security virus is most likely a rogue Malware program. Malware, or Malicious Software, installs itself into the user’s computer without permission. Some Malware will harass the user with fake antivirus programs in an attempt to get you to buy a program that doesn’t work and that you don’t need. Using any number of free antivirus programs or online virus scans, you can detect and remove the fake security virus. Open your web browser. Go to eset.com/onlinescan/. Click the “ESET Online Scanner” button. If prompted to install ActiveX, select “Install.” Agree to the installation of the ESET Smart Installer. This will install a small plugin into your browser that will allow the scan to access your computer. It is not intrusive. Click “Scan” to begin the scan. After the scan, place a check next to the infected files found. Click “Delete.” You may be prompted to restart your browser or even your computer depending on the type of viruses found. Download Spybot from the “Resou

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