'Validate Copy Of Your Microsoft Windows' Tech Support Scam

Computer users have reported issues with the 'Validate Copy Of Your Microsoft Windows' tech support scam, an unwanted pop-up message that appears on their computers unexpectedly. According to these reports, the 'Validate Copy Of Your Microsoft Windows' tech support scam may be associated with an unwanted component that has been installed on the affected computer. Although these components may be misrepresented as viruses or Trojans, they are considered PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs). However, despite not being as severe as threats, PUPs associated with the 'Validate Copy Of Your Microsoft Windows' tech support scam may cause a variety of unwanted symptoms that may be quite troublesome, including the 'Validate Copy Of Your Microsoft Windows' tech support scam pop-ups themselves. The 'Validate Copy Of Your Microsoft Windows' tech support scam begins with a fake screen that claims that the victim's version of Windows is not genuine, and includes a phone number that the victims should call to receive more information. The following line is included in the 'Validate Copy Of Your Microsoft Windows' tech support scam message:

Contact Support US/CA Toll-Free 1-800-931-9159

How the 'Validate Copy Of Your Microsoft Windows' Tech Support Scam Works

When PC users call the phone number associated with the 'Validate Copy Of Your Microsoft Windows' tech support scam, the person answering the call will claim to be a 'certified Microsoft technician.' However, these people have no actual relationship to the Microsoft. Rather, their job is to convince computer users to pay for a useless, expensive fake security program. As part of this tactic, they may try to convince computer users to provide their credit card information or other data, which may then be used for identity theft or other harmful actions. PC security analysts strongly advise computer users to avoid providing this information. Computer users faced with the 'Validate Copy Of Your Microsoft Windows' tech support scam should hang up if they have made the mistake of calling this bogus tech support number. Under no circumstances should computer users agree to disclose information over the phone or agree to purchase security software in this manner; almost invariably, these are hoaxes designed to take advantage of inexperienced computer users.

How the 'Validate Copy Of Your Microsoft Windows' Tech Support Scam may Have Entered Your PC

PUPs associated with 'Validate Copy Of Your Microsoft Windows' tech support scam may enter a computer by bundling them with other software. When PC users install a new program, they may not notice that another program (usually unwanted) has been bundled along with the program they are installing. In most cases, computer users may opt out of installing the added component by searching through the installation options for a 'Custom' or 'Advanced' installation option. However, this option may be difficult to find, or the installer may try different tricks (such as using misleading language or fake error messages) to ensure that computer users do not opt-out of installing the PUP. These added components are a common way to make money at the expense of computer users.

Dealing with the 'Validate Copy Of Your Microsoft Windows' Tech Support Scam

If the PUP related to the 'Validate Copy Of Your Microsoft Windows' tech support scam is already installed on your machine, PC security analysts recommend taking steps to remove it. These PUPs may be installed as Web browser add-ons, extensions or toolbars. However, the most effective way of removing them is by using the 'Add and Remove Programs' in the Control Panel. A reliable security program that is fully up-to-date, and capable of dealing with low-level threats such as PUPs, should also be able to help with the removal of these unwanted components.