How to Delete Microsoft Virus Removal Software

There are a number of so-called Microsoft Virus Removal software products on the market today. In reality, these purported tools are infections themselves that seek to defraud consumers by blocking access to other programs unless the user pays a fee to supposedly activate the tool and clean the machine.  Fortunately, there are some ways to get around this type of infection without having to sign up for what is essentially a useless product.

1. Get to an uninfected machine.  If you have another computer in the house, log in and conduct a search using the exact name of the purported Microsoft Virus Removal software.  Chances are that there will be several sites that provide the information as well as the steps necessary to deal with this type of attempt to separate you from your hard earned money.

2. Look for free registration numbers associated with the fake virus removal software.  Many of these products work by providing a so-called registration code after a fee is collected to buy the product.  It is not unusual for find forums and message boards in which victims of this type of scam have posted the registration numbers for others to use in tricking the trickster.

3. Disconnect the infected computer from the home network as well as from the Internet. The idea is to isolate the infection so that it can be taken care of with greater ease without causing any more mayhem.

4. Execute the fix.  Following the instructions found, wait for the fake antivirus software to advance to the right screen to enter the registration code found online.  This will trick the software into thinking you purchased the program and begin the process of removing the block to the other programs on the hard drive.

5. Uninstall the fake Microsoft Virus Removal software.  This can usually be managed by downloading a free malware removal program on an uninfected computer, then moving it to the infected system using a jump drive or CDR.  Install and run the anti-malware program and check the results.  You should see the files associated with the fake program in the list of files to be removed.  After confirming they are the right files, proceed with the uninstallation.

6. Update and run your antivirus software.  After clearing off the hard drive using the free anti-malware program, reconnect to the Internet and make sure your actual antivirus program is up to date.  Once this is done, run a scan to make sure there are no lingering files anywhere that will cause additional problems.  If the scan comes back clean, you have successfully removed the fake removal tool and can continue using the computer as before.