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8/18/2016

Guide to Remove Firewall-alert.xyx Tech Scam

Be careful when a website called Firewall-alert.xyx keeps popping up during your Internet activities and asks you to call an Microsoft specialists to run a free diagnostic scan to clean and optimize your system. Firewall-alert.xyx is a fishing domain that is used by cyber crooks to gain immoral profits from online users. Firewall-alert.xyx has nothing to do with Microsoft specialists, but will drop computer viruses together with potential unwanted programs into your PC once you click the Ok button.

Firewall-alert.xyx is so nasty and is able to attack Windows operating system no matter it is Windows Xp, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10. After being attacked, you will find that your web browsers are full of Firewall-alert.xyx pop-ups whenever you are browsing the internet. Every time you close one ad, another window pops up.

Undoubtedly, Firewall-alert.xyx needs to be removed as soon as possible for it have interrupted you to a large extent. Your PC performance is also affected by Firewall-alert.xyx, you may suffer:
Internet Explorer freezes / crashes
Excel crashes often
Docs open slowly
Internet opens slowly
Watchdog error - possibly down to wrong Bluetooth driver.

All in all, to enjoy your browsing, you need to remove this scam adware completely from your system as soon as possible.

Guide to Remove Firewall-alert.xyx Completely 


Method one: (For PC)Automatically remove Firewall-alert.xyx pop-ups

Method two: (For Mac)Automatically remove Firewall-alert.xyx pop-ups

Method three: Manually get rid of Firewall-alert.xyx completely


Method One:(For PC) Remove Firewall-alert.xyx With SpyHunter


SpyHunter is a reputable and professional anti-virus program which is typically developed by a group of experienced computer technician to block and eliminate any insidious program and viruses which tend to compromise the system. You can follow the detailed instructions to install SpyHunter anti-virus program.


Step One: Download SpyHunter by clicking the icon as below.



Step Two: Please run this installer once the download is finished.



Step Three: Please tick the “I accept the license agreement” and click Next.


Step Four: Please click Finish button once the installation completes.


Step Five: Under Malware Scan tab, PC users could choose Start New Scan(Recommended), Custom Scan, Disabled Program, Backup and Exclusions. SpyHunter will start to scan the computer and locate threat on your computer after selecting Start New Scan.


Step Six: When the scan is done, you can click Fix Threats completely on your computer. All the threats including Firewall-alert.xyx, adware and other PC infections hiding in your computer will be removed completely, you can check each scan and its brief information.




B. (For MacAutomatically Get Rid of Firewall-alert.xyx With MacKeeper



Powerful MacKeeper to clean, protect and optimize your Mac:





Clean your Mac: Safely remove massive volumes of junk from your Mac.
scan

optimize

Secure your Mac: Protect your Mac from spyware, data loss and even theft.
Optimize your Mac: Check for the latest available versions for your apps.
Protect data on your Mac: Prevent unwanted access to your confidential files.
Get expert assistance: MacKeeper tech experts are ready to assist you 24/7.


Method three: Manually get rid of Firewall-alert.xyx completely



Step One: Eliminate Firewall-alert.xyx From the Browsers.

For Microsoft Internet Explorer

1. Run Microsoft Internet Explorer.

2. Click Tools, click Manage Add-ons.
3. Click Toolbars and Extensions tab.

4. Right click Firewall-alert.xyx process and then select Disable option to stop its running.

For Mozilla Firefox

1. Click Firefox button on the on the upper left corner of the browser.

2. Click Add-ons, click Extensions.


3. Locate Firewall-alert.xyx from the extension list and then click Remove button to eliminate it.

4. Go to Plugins, select Disable option.

For Google Chrome

1. Run Google Chrome firstly.

2. Click Customize, click Tools, go to Extensions.



3. Locate Firewall-alert.xyx and then click the Recycling Bin to eliminate it.

Step two: remove spam programs added by Firewall-alert.xyx from Windows.

(Tips: please make sure that you are under administrator account so that you have the privilege to access this function.)

Guide for accessing Control Panel in Windows 7

– click on the Start button which can be found on the bottom left corner of the screen.
– Please click on the Control panel to get access



- Search for the suspicious names which were installed lately by arranging them chronologically.
– Click on the Uninstall button to remove the suspicious program related with Firewall-alert.xyx
– please click OK to proceed if encountering confirmation



Guide for accessing Control Panel in Windows 8

– open your PC and get into administrator account, before you launch on the desktop, input ‘Control Panel’ in the search bar, then click ‘search’.
– Please click on the Control panel to get access


Find out dubious programs added by Firewall-alert.xyx and uninstall them completely 



Step three: Show up Folder Options from Control Panel. Check the box of "Show hidden files and folders" and uncheck "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)", then click "OK".



Locate and delete Firewall-alert.xyx associated files
%AppData%\Protector-[random].exe
%appdata%\npswf32.dll
%appdata%\Inspector-[rnd].exe

Step four: Go to the Registry Editor, remove all Firewall-alert.xyx 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
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\”Shell” = “[random].exe”

Attention: If you use manual way to remove Firewall-alert.xyx, you may encounter more difficulties. Manually removing Firewall-alert.xyx asks for patience and caution, for any mistake can make your important data lose. Therefore, it is unwise for you to manually remove Firewall-alert.xyx. The better way for you is to install Anti-Malware program SpyHunter or MacKeeper to deal with Firewall-alert.xyx. You can avoid the danger and risk by downloading SpyHunter.



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