Windows PC Backup Wizard
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| Ranking: | 3,578 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 3,999 |
| First Seen: | March 2, 2016 |
| Last Seen: | September 20, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Windows PC Backup Wizard is a low-quality program that is considered a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). The Windows PC Backup Wizard is publicized as a free system backup program. The Windows PC Backup Wizard may be installed without the computer user's knowledge. In most cases, the Windows PC Backup Wizard is installed by bundling it with free software downloaded online. Although it is entirely possible that the Windows PC Backup Wizard does what it says, backing up your computer for free, it may not be a good service because of the shady way in which the Windows PC Backup Wizard is promoted and distributed.
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The Windows PC Backup Wizard and Its Irritating Pop-Up Messages
After the Windows PC Backup Wizard is installed on a computer, an irritating scheduled task is created, which forces the affected computer to display a pop-up message every ten minutes. This pop-up message is titled 'Critical Alert.' The message linked to the Windows PC Backup Wizard will claim that computer users should 'Activate Windows Backup Now!' quickly becoming irritating and difficult to deal with. When computer users click on the OK, the Windows PC Backup Wizard displays a registration window that will take the forefront of the affected computer's screen. There is no way to close the Windows PC Backup Wizard's registration screen unless computer users register for the service or force the program to be closed through the Windows Task Manager. The main problems that may be caused by the Windows PC Backup Wizard are the following:
- The Windows PC Backup Wizard may be installed automatically by bundling this program with other software.
- Once the Windows PC Backup Wizard is installed, it may force the affected computer to display an irritating alert with a scary message designed to make computer users believe that their machines are in critical condition and it is absolutely necessary to use the Windows PC Backup Wizard's services.
- If computer users click on the pop-up message, the Windows PC Backup Wizard's registration page refuses to close, essentially making it impossible to use the affected computer until its user registers for the service.
The aggressive and shady nature of the Windows PC Backup Wizard's practices and distribution make it highly unlikely that this is a reputable program. Since backup services may require computer users to trust a third-party with their private data, PC security researchers strongly recommend that computer users think twice before making use of these suspicious programs if they are distributed in these questionable ways.
How the Windows PC Backup Wizard may be Installed on a Computer
The Windows PC Backup Wizard may be distributed by bundling it with other software. When computer users download a program from a free software Web page, they may encounter a third- party installer that also installs the Windows PC Backup Wizard and other unwanted components. Typical software that is bundled with third-party components like the Windows PC Backup Wizard may include audio or video format converters, media players, PDF software and download managers. When computer users start the installer, they may not notice that they have opted into installing the Windows PC Backup Wizard automatically. Computer users may have the opportunity of opting out of installing the Windows PC Backup Wizard, but the option is only available if they use custom or advanced installation. Computer users should read the entire installation process carefully, not skipping over any of the steps. The Windows PC Backup Wizard will use confusing language, often with double negatives or unintuitive dialogs or check boxes, to trick inexperienced computer users into agreeing with the installation of the Windows PC Backup Wizard or other software that they may not want. Once the Windows PC Backup Wizard has been installed, it may be difficult to remove it entirely from the affected computer; this may require the use of a reliable security program that is fully up-to-date.
URLs
Windows PC Backup Wizard may call the following URLs:
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