Windows has Detected Spyware Infection - What Now

" Windows has detected spyware infection " is one fake security alert that many home and business PC users will come across at some point and the first thing to realize is that it is indeed fake and is yet another method used to install spyware through deception of a PC user. Usually this message appears to the bottom right of your desktop from an icon and indicates that you are required to scan your system immediately to remove the invasive threat causing it to show. However, unknown to the average person, clicking on this will often redirect to a web page that suggests a rogue anti spyware program to fix the problem. Unkown to you, once downloaded and installed it can get access to information on your system and monitor just about everything you do.

The problem is that too many of us today are so quick to give into these types of alerts because we trust our operating systems and we think that if it throws up a dialogue saying " windows has detected spyware infection " it must be true and we should follow orders. Well, know you know that it is indeed a hoax and if you install its recommended security software you can expect your computer system to either be infected with a Trojan, spyware or some other type of malware. So then what are you supposed to do to get rid of it and prevent it from making its constant appearance when your computer sytem loads up?

The first thing you should try to do is run " msconfig " from your start menu icon and disable any suspicious startup applications from the " startup " tab. If you are able to this successfully then it should put a stop to this alert showing up all the time. Even if you can achieve this I highly recommend that you run a scan with a strong anti spyware program like XoftspySE which you can download at trojan removers which will be able to remove any threats that have caused the message " windows has detected spyware infection " to show up.

With a spyware infection on board your operating system you are at high risk of having your personal and sensitive information exposed and this is why it must be removed with reputable anti spyware software before it can cause more instability on your system.One more word of caution is to stay clearn of web dialogue boxes or adverts on websites that say things like " Your system is infected - click here for a free scan! " because these types of adverts are notorious for triggering Trojan horse infections if you interact with them.