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3/11/2015

Stop Windows.reportedattacks.com Pop-up - Get Rid of Windows.reportedattacks.com

Windows Metro Explorer compromised by windows.reportedattacks.com.Any idea how to get rid of it? Under the Metro explorer, after a reboot, it opens a fake adware/spyware page. It has a pop up that says "Message from webpage:  WARNING: Customer - Your Internet Explorer and browser may be compromised by security threats. Call 888-362-1865 for Immediate Assistance'. How do I remove this?

Information of Windows.reportedattacks.com


Windows.reportedattacks.com is a malicious and tricky site which can infiltrate into your computer along with the free application that you download from the Internet. Once Windows.reportedattacks.com gets into the compuetr, it can compromise your browser and modify browser setting automatically without your permission. When you open the browser, Windows.reportedattacks.com is capable to pop -up to hijack your homepage and new tab automatically without your permission.

Windows.reportedattacks.com will show the false message to warn you that your computer may have virus. It offers a number to call for help from the so-called professional. However, you should not believe in it, or you will pay a good bit of money for the guy to work with you over the phone. The cyber criminals may also drop malware to your computer. It is suggested to remove Windows.reportedattacks.com from the computer as soon as possible to avoid further damage.

Guide to remove Windows.reportedattacks.com 


Method 1: Manual removal


Step 1: Stop related running processes in Windows Task Manager first.

Press CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC or Press the Start button->click on the Run option->Type in taskmgr and press OK.

 

Step 2: Remove any infection related program from Control Panel.

Windows 8

1. Press Win+R.
2. Type in control panel and click OK.
3. Select Uninstall a program.
4. Remove the related programs.

Windows Vista and Windows 7

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click Control Panel and click Uninstall a program.
3. Remove the related programs.


Windows XP

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click Control Panel and then click Add or Remove Programs.
3. Uninstall related programs.




Step 3: Remove Windows.reportedattacks.com extension or add-ons from your browsers.

Internet Explorer

Open the desktop, and then tap or click the Internet Explorer icon on the taskbar.
Tap or click the Tools button Tools button, and then tap or click Manage add-ons.
Under Show, tap or click All add-ons, and then select the add-on you want to delete.
If the add-on can be deleted, you'll see the Remove option. Tap or click Remove and then tap or click Close.


Google Chrome

Click the Chrome menu Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
Click Tools.
Select Extensions.
Click the trash can icon Remove an extension from Chrome by the extension you'd like to completely remove.
A confirmation dialog appears, click Remove.



Mozilla Firefox

Click the menu button  New Fx Menu and choose Add-ons. The Add-ons Manager tab will open.
In the Add-ons Manager tab, select the Extensions or Appearance panel.
Select the add-on you wish to disable.
Click its Disable button.




Step 4: Show all hidden files and clean all the malicious files.

(1).Click the Start button and choose Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, to find Folder Options then double-click on it.
(2).In the pop-up dialog box, click the View tab and uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).

 

Step 5: Go to the Registry Editor, remove all Windows.reportedattacks.com registry entries listed here:



HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\MpCmdRun.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\MpUXSrv.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\MSASCui.exe


Method  2:  Remove with SpyHunter



Step 1: Click the following button to download SpyHunter.

 

Step 2: Save it into your computer and click on the Run choice to install it step by step.

Step 3: Scan the computer and delete all threats.

Note: Manual removal refers to key parts of computer system. If you don’t have sufficient expertise in dealing with the manual removal. Install Spyhunter can be your better choice.

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