Windows Anytime Upgrade Trojan Ransomware

Windows Anytime Upgrade Trojan Ransomware Image

'Windows Anytime Upgrade' Trojan ransomware is a malicious Winlocker that pretends to be a message from Windows Anytime Upgrade, a legitimate Windows component that allows computer users to upgrade their copy of Windows to a more advanced version. The 'Windows Anytime Upgrade' ransomware infection is actually one of the many variants of the infamous Ukash Virus, a ransomware Trojan that receives its name because it demands payment through the Ukash money transfer service. If you cannot access your computer and are seeing the 'Windows Anytime Upgrade' ransomware message, it is important to remember that your computer is infected with malware and that it is not necessary to pay the ransom to regain control of your computer.

The 'Windows Anytime Upgrade' Ransomware Scam

The 'Windows Anytime Upgrade' ransomware message claims that your computer contains software that is either unlicensed or that has a license that has expired. It then goes on to threaten you with a fine of one thousand dollars or twelve weeks of forced labor unless you pay the license for your software within 24 hours. The 'Windows Anytime Upgrade' ransomware demands payment of this 'license' through the Ukash money transfer service, providing a box where you can enter your payment confirmation number in order to unlock your computer. The 'Windows Anytime Upgrade' ransomware infection blocks access to your computer completely, disabling your access to your files, the Windows Task Manager, Start Menu and other Windows components. Versions of 'Windows Anytime Upgrade' ransomware can also block access to Safe Mode, making removal of this ransomware infection considerably more difficult than most ransomware Trojans.

Fortunately, the 'Windows Anytime Upgrade' ransomware infection is not difficult to remove. Most reliable, fully-updated anti-malware programs can deal easily with this ransomware. However, the main obstacle is bypassing the 'Windows Anytime Upgrade' ransomware message and actually gaining access to your computer in the first place. To do this, it is recommended to use an alternative boot method to start up Windows, such as starting up from a CD or from a network-shared drive. One of the simplest methods to gain access to your anti-malware software is to start up in Safe Mode with a Command Prompt. This will allow you to gain access to the Windows Explorer directly from the command line. Then, it is clearly a matter of removing 'Windows Anytime Upgrade' ransomware with a strong anti-malware tool to scan and disinfect your computer.