Microsoft.windowserror.info
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| Ranking: | 8,473 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 23,083 |
| First Seen: | May 4, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | April 14, 2024 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Microsoft.windowserror.info domain is associated with a bogus error message that is displayed by PUPs or Potentially Unwanted Programs. Microsoft.windowserror.info has elements of scareware, preying on inexperienced computer users by making them believe that their computers and in a serious danger. The Microsoft.windowserror.info URL seems to be associated with Microsoft. However, PC security analysts assure computer users that there is no connection between Microsoft.windowserror.info and Microsoft, Windows, or any other legitimate software developers or technical support. Microsoft.windowserror.info is part of a strategy that uses PUPs to spread or infect different computers.
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The Bad Use of the Microsoft’s Respected Name
Microsoft.windowserror.info takes the form of a pop-up window from the Microsoft.windowserror.info domain. Microsoft.windowserror.info pop-ups may be accompanied by other types of pop-up messages and contain irritating advertisements and similar content. Microsoft.windowserror.info pop-ups may affect most popular Web browsers, including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Chrome. If your computer is displaying Microsoft.windowserror.info pop-ups, this may indicate that a PUP may have entered your computer and should be removed immediately. Although PUPs associated with Microsoft.windowserror.info are not considered threatening, the various symptoms associated with PUPs may make it very difficult for computer users to use their machines effectively. PUPs also may pose a privacy risk since they have access to a lot of the user's data such as browsing history, habits and search history. Another issue with PUPs associated with Microsoft.windowserror.info is that these types of components may allow other PUPs to be installed on an affected computer. The various pop-up windows linked to these threats may convince inexperienced computer users to download and install unwanted software and questionable Web browser add-ons and extensions.
How the Microsoft.windowserror.info Pop-Up Messages Work
The Microsoft.windowserror.info pop-up window combines ransomware and scareware tactics with PUPs and adware. The Microsoft.windowserror.info message will claim that the affected computer is infected with threats. It includes a telephone number that the computer users should call to receive a supposed technical support. These supposed services are quite expensive, costing around $199 USD. Computer users should be aware that the entire contents of the Microsoft.windowserror.info message are lies designed to trick inexperienced computer users into paying for this fake technical support service. If your Web browser is displaying Microsoft.windowserror.info pop-up messages, PC security researchers strongly recommend ignoring the contents of these messages and instead using a reliable security application that is fully up-to-date to remove any traces of PUPs or other unwanted Web browser add-ons from the affected computer.
How PUPs Linked to Microsoft.windowserror.info may Enter a Computer
Microsoft.windowserror.info pop-ups are caused by PUPs. Most PUPs take the form of an extension, add-on or plug-in for the most popular Web browsers on the market. In most cases, PUPs are installed automatically. Malware analysts have observed that the most common way of distributing PUPs is by bundling these types of components with other software. When computer users install a new program, the PUP is installed as well. This may happen even with legitimate, reputable software. There are numerous cases of legitimate software being bundled with PUPs through the use of a third-party installer. In general, computer users may opt out of installing the PUP. However, the option may be hidden from the computer user. In most cases, computer users can only access the option to decline by using Advanced or Custom installation. The language used during these installations may be misleading and is intentionally confusing to increase the chances that the computer user will install the PUP on the targeted computer. For example, it is very common for these messages to use convoluted language, such as double negatives, to make it difficult to understand whether one is agreeing to or declining the PUP's installation.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove Microsoft.windowserror.info
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | amazon1buttonservice64.exe | 976966a13b587e2feb883b516d868b6b | 21,913 |
| 2. | C:\Program Files\amazon browser bar\AmazonBrowserBar.3.0.dll | 841f44c5edcb38b1aab6a2cb776827aa | |
| 3. | C:\Program Files\Amazon Browser Bar\uninstaller.exe |
URLs
Microsoft.windowserror.info may call the following URLs:
| http://www.belle-search.com/search?q= |
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