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Windows Process - 'Microsoft Security Essentials alert'
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Microsoft Security Essentials alert
Microsoft Security Essentials alert is a fake antivirus application that attempts to mimic the official (and really good) Microsoft Security Essentials software.
As with other rogues the software tries to trick you into purchasing their full version by reporting fake virus alerts.
Remember Microsoft Security Essentials is a FREE antivirus application and you do NOT need to pay for it. Anything that claims you need to pay is a fake.
How to remove fake Microsoft Security Essentials?
Delete the files for:
C:\Documents and Settings\Metallica\Desktop\antispy.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Application Data\defender.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Metallica\Desktop\antispy.exe
Delete associated registry entries such as:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\tmp
Use Google to search for full registry entries added by this fake antivirus application.
Warning - Harmful Process!
Warning: This windows process has been related to malicious programs such as viruses, spyware, adware, trojans and worms. It is highly recommended that you remove or stop this process running on your computer!
 Additional Information and Removal Instructions  Windows Process InformationA process is an instance of a computer program that is being sequentially executed. A computer program itself is just a passive collection of instructions, while a process is the actual execution of those instructions. Several processes may be associated with the same program, for example opening up two windows of the same program typically means two processes are being executed.Task ManagerThe task manager program can be used to display information about the processes and programs running on a computer, as well as the general status of the computer. It can also be used to terminate processes and programs, as well as change the processes' priority.Task manager can be accessed on Microsoft Windows PC's by holding the 'ctrl' 'alt' and 'delete' buttons simultaneously. In Windows XP and beyond, the 'ctrl' 'shift' and 'esc' buttons also access the task manager.
DISCLAIMER: We strongly recommend that users delete files, alter processes or affect the way their system operates ONLY if they have good prior knowledge of the Microsoft Windows environment and the affect their actions will have. If you have any any doubts then we recommed that you use a trusted anti-virus, spyware removal, adware or trojan detector which will clean and fix your computer of any malicious programs. We do not accept any responsibility for actions taken nor for the accuracy of our windows process information.
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