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This guide is for a new Rogue.Tech-Support that displays a fake Windows Product Key verification prompt instead of your normal Windows desktop. This prompt will state that malicious software was detected and that you need to reenter your product key in order to verify you have a licensed copy of Windows. In this screen will also be buttons that open the TeamViewer, Supremo, and Logmein sites as well as a button called CMD that opens the command prompt. Last, but not least, the screen will display the phone number 1-844-459-8882, which is for a remote tech support company that will state they are Microsoft and try to sell you unecessary support services.
Remove the Fake Windows Product Key 844-459-8882 Scam
This guide is for a new Rogue.Tech-Support that displays a fake Windows Product Key verification prompt instead of your normal Windows desktop. This prompt will state that malicious software was detected and that you need to reenter your product key in order to verify you have a licensed copy of Windows. In this screen will also be buttons that open the TeamViewer, Supremo, and Logmein sites as well as a button called CMD that opens the command prompt. Last, but not least, the screen will display the phone number 1-844-459-8882, which is for a remote tech support company that will state they are Microsoft and try to sell you unecessary support services.
This fake Product Key screen is displayed by replacing your Windows Shell configuration so that it executes the malware program instead of your standard desktop. The text of this fake Product Key verification alert is:
Product Key Customer Support: 1-844-459-8882
Your computer is suspected of malicious software, for the purpose of verification enter your windows product key. You will find your product key on the box that Windows Dvd came in or in the welcome email or on the certificate of authenticity stick.
It looks similar to this: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
How did the fake Windows Product Key verification screen get on my computer?
It is important to note that the the Product Key scam is bundled with and installed by free programs that did not adequately disclose that other software would be installed along with it. Therefore, it is important that you pay close attention to license agreements and installation screens when installing anything off of the Internet. If an installation screen offers youÂ*CustomÂ*orÂ*AdvancedÂ*installation options, it is a good idea to select these as they will typically disclose what other 3rd party software will also be installed. Furthermore, If the license agreement or installation screens state that they are going to install a toolbar or other unwanted adware, it is advised that you immediately cancel the install and not use the free software.
As you can see, this Trojan is a complete scam that is designed to scare you into thinking there is something wrong with your computer so that you call the listed phone number. For no reason should you call this number and buy services, and if you have, you should contact your credit card company and dispute the charges. Please use this guide to remove all remnants of the Product Key tech support scam from your computer for free.
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View Associated Fake Windows Product Key Screen Scam Files C:\Program Files (x86)\Productkeyupdate\C:\Program Files (x86)\Productkeyupdate\pcrestart.batC:\Program Files (x86)\Productkeyupdate\Productkeyupdate.exeC:\Program Files (x86)\Productkeyupdate\Uninstall.exeC:\Program Files (x86)\Productkeyupdate\Uninstall.ini
View Associated Fake Windows Product Key Screen Scam Registry Information HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell C:\Program Files (x86)\Productkeyupdate\Productkeyupdate.exeHKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersio n\Uninstall\ProductkeyupdateHKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Pro ductkeyupdate\DisplayName ProductkeyupdateHKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Productkeyupdat e\DisplayIcon C:\Program Files (x86)\Productkeyupdate\Uninstall.exeHKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Unins tall\Productkeyupdate\UninstallString C:\Program Files (x86)\Productkeyupdate\Uninstall.exeHKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Unins tall\Productkeyupdate\NoModify 1HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Productkeyupdate\NoRepair 1HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\ProductkeyupdateHKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Productkeyupdate\Path C:\Program Files\Productkeyupdate\Productkeyupdate.exe
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Remove the Fake Windows Product Key 844-459-8882 Scam
- Mon, 16 May 2016 10:16:11 EDT
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This guide is for a new Rogue.Tech-Support that displays a fake Windows Product Key verification prompt instead of your normal Windows desktop. This prompt will state that malicious software was detected and that you need to reenter your product key in order to verify you have a licensed copy of Windows. In this screen will also be buttons that open the TeamViewer, Supremo, and Logmein sites as well as a button called CMD that opens the command prompt. Last, but not least, the screen will display the phone number 1-844-459-8882, which is for a remote tech support company that will state they are Microsoft and try to sell you unecessary support services.
This fake Product Key screen is displayed by replacing your Windows Shell configuration so that it executes the malware program instead of your standard desktop. The text of this fake Product Key verification alert is:
Product Key Customer Support: 1-844-459-8882
Your computer is suspected of malicious software, for the purpose of verification enter your windows product key. You will find your product key on the box that Windows Dvd came in or in the welcome email or on the certificate of authenticity stick.
It looks similar to this: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
How did the fake Windows Product Key verification screen get on my computer?
It is important to note that the the Product Key scam is bundled with and installed by free programs that did not adequately disclose that other software would be installed along with it. Therefore, it is important that you pay close attention to license agreements and installation screens when installing anything off of the Internet. If an installation screen offers youÂ*CustomÂ*orÂ*AdvancedÂ*installation options, it is a good idea to select these as they will typically disclose what other 3rd party software will also be installed. Furthermore, If the license agreement or installation screens state that they are going to install a toolbar or other unwanted adware, it is advised that you immediately cancel the install and not use the free software.
As you can see, this Trojan is a complete scam that is designed to scare you into thinking there is something wrong with your computer so that you call the listed phone number. For no reason should you call this number and buy services, and if you have, you should contact your credit card company and dispute the charges. Please use this guide to remove all remnants of the Product Key tech support scam from your computer for free.
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View Associated Fake Windows Product Key Screen Scam Files C:\Program Files (x86)\Productkeyupdate\C:\Program Files (x86)\Productkeyupdate\pcrestart.batC:\Program Files (x86)\Productkeyupdate\Productkeyupdate.exeC:\Program Files (x86)\Productkeyupdate\Uninstall.exeC:\Program Files (x86)\Productkeyupdate\Uninstall.ini
View Associated Fake Windows Product Key Screen Scam Registry Information HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell C:\Program Files (x86)\Productkeyupdate\Productkeyupdate.exeHKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersio n\Uninstall\ProductkeyupdateHKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Pro ductkeyupdate\DisplayName ProductkeyupdateHKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Productkeyupdat e\DisplayIcon C:\Program Files (x86)\Productkeyupdate\Uninstall.exeHKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Unins tall\Productkeyupdate\UninstallString C:\Program Files (x86)\Productkeyupdate\Uninstall.exeHKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Unins tall\Productkeyupdate\NoModify 1HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Productkeyupdate\NoRepair 1HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\ProductkeyupdateHKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Productkeyupdate\Path C:\Program Files\Productkeyupdate\Productkeyupdate.exe
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