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Windows Optimal ToolAlias: Windows Optimal Tool, Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Description: Posted on: Feb 21, 2011 Windows Optimal Tool is a fake Windows tool belonging to the Microsoft Security Essentials Alert family of fake Windows products. Once it infects your computer, Windows Optimal Tool pretends to scan your computer for viruses then claims to finds various infections. If you accept to remove the alleged infections, you are directed to their payment page in order to purchase the full version. The fact that Windows Optimal Tool arrives at your computer without your knowledge makes it also a trojan. In order for Windows Optimal Tool to stop you from removing it, it disables your existing antivirus and antispyware programs and blocks access to help forums and to major name brand antispyware and antivirus vendor websites. It can also disable Task Manager so that you don't shut it down manually. If you try to run your antivirus to remove Windows Optimal Tool, you receive a security alert warning saying that the application is infected. Other messages are: Windows Optimal Tool is normally installed by means of a trojan or by drive-by downloads from rogue websites. In sone cases, it can be mistakenly downloaded from one of many fraudulent Fake Scanner Sites. Windows Optimal Tool displays exaggerated fake scan results similar to those shown below:   Windows Optimal Tool Special Removal InstructionsStep 1: Download SpyNoMore. If you cannot download directly to the infected computer, you can download it onto a clean computer and transfer it to the infected computer (by using a network or a flash drive). NOTE: The installer will be named explorer.exe. If you cannot download directly to the infected computer and you do not know how to transfer files between two computers, click here for instructions on how to restart your computer in Safe Mode with Networking. Once you are logged in Safe Mode, you can download SpyNoMore. Step 2: Double-click the file you downloaded to install SpyNoMore on the infected computer. Step 3: SpyNoMore will download updates then scan your computer and if Windows Optimal Tool is present, SNM will detect it and you will be able to see either Windows Optimal Tool or Microsoft Security Essentials Alert in the scan results. These are the same product. Please note that the free version of SpyNoMore will only show you the detections. In order to remove the infection you need to purchase a 1-year license which costs $29 (or $39 for 3 computers). In all cases, you will be able to see the infection in the free version scan results. Step 4: Purchase the activation key from a clean computer by clicking on our Purchase link on spynomore.com. Write down the activation key and use it to activate SNM on the infected computer. This will remove Windows Optimal Tool and restore your internet connection. You will again be able to run your programs and applications without trouble. Threat type: Hijacker - A Hijacker is a software application that takes control of your browser's settings. Usually it changes your home page and redirects it to some unknown site or modifies your search settings. It prevents you from changing back your browser's settings. An infected browser usually operates much slower. Ransomware - Ransomware is a software application that infects a computer and asks for money to have the infection removed. Trojan - A Trojans or Trojan Horse is any programs that installs itself secretly normally via malware programs, quite often with sinister intent. Once installed, the trojan author (hacker) can gain complete control of the infected PC. Trojans are usually designed to steal sensitive information and/or destroy the system. Trojans can be distributed as unsolicited email attachments, or bundled with freeware and shareware programs. Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer and / or to protect your privacy. Detection: SpyNoMore removes Windows Optimal Tool: Yes Threat risk: Very High Risk  Extremely dangerous malware. Uses stealth installation, randomly named entries and has the capability to self update or resurrect after incomplete removal. Almost impossible to remove manually. Category mostly consists of trojans and spyware. Symptoms: Following error message is received on computers infected with Windows Optimal Tool: Warning! Security Alert Potentially harmful software is detected. To enable the security mode and remove harmful software it is recommended to perform a cleanup. Options are Deny, Enable Protection. Microsoft Security Essentials Alert Potential Threat Details Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click 'show details' to learn more. System Security Warning Attempt to modify register key entries is detected. Register entries analysis is recommended.
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