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This guide is for the Drive Backup and Verify Windows Scam program from the family. This program is promoted as a backup utility for your computer, but what it does not disclose is that it also displays a fake verify windows alert to scare you into calling a remote tech support number.
Remove the Drive Backup and Verify Windows Scam
This guide is for the Drive Backup and Verify Windows Scam program from the Rogue.Tech-Support-Scam family. This program is promoted as a backup utility for your computer, but what it does not disclose is that it also displays a fake verify windows alert to scare you into calling a remote tech support number.
When Drive Backup is installed it will also install an executable called currency.exe. Currency.exe, when launched, will display a fake Windows alert that is titled Verify Windows, which states that your copy of Windows is not activated. This alert will then prompt you to enter a Windows product key in order to close the alert.
In reality, though, it will not accept any valid keys and is just being displayed to have you contact the listed remote tech support number so that they can scare you into purchasing unnecessary software licenses. The text of this alert is:
Verify Windows
Enter a product key to verify Windows
Your product key should be on the box that the Windows DVD came in or in an email that shows you bought Windows. You need to be signed in as an administrator to enter a product key for Windows activation.
Support Helpline: 1-855-279-9028
To make matters worse, when you click on the image of a question mark, the program will automatically download and execute TeamViewer on the victim's computer so that the scammers can request to take over your computer.
How did the Drive Backup and Verify Windows Scam get on my computer?
It is important to note that this tech support 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.
Without a doubt, this program is distributed for the sole reason of trying to scare a victim into calling the listed remote tech support number. For no reason should you call this number and buy tech support 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 Drive Backup and Very Windows scam from your computer for free.
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View Associated Fake Verify Windows Alert Files C:\Program Files (x86)\drivepro\C:\Program Files (x86)\drivepro\currency.exeC:\Program Files (x86)\drivepro\drivepro.exeC:\Program Files (x86)\drivepro\updater.exeC:\Users\Public\Documents\a.txtC:\Users\Public\Documents\drivepro\C:\Users \Public\Documents\drivepro\drivepro.exeC:\Windows\System32\Tasks\DriveUpdate
View Associated Fake Verify Windows Alert Registry Information HKCU\Software\driveproHKCU\Software\drivepro\Date 13-06-2016HKCU\Software\drivepro\Success 1HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tree\DriveUpdate
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Remove the Drive Backup and Verify Windows Scam
- Mon, 20 Jun 2016 09:43:12 EDT
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This guide is for the Drive Backup and Verify Windows Scam program from the Rogue.Tech-Support-Scam family. This program is promoted as a backup utility for your computer, but what it does not disclose is that it also displays a fake verify windows alert to scare you into calling a remote tech support number.
When Drive Backup is installed it will also install an executable called currency.exe. Currency.exe, when launched, will display a fake Windows alert that is titled Verify Windows, which states that your copy of Windows is not activated. This alert will then prompt you to enter a Windows product key in order to close the alert.
In reality, though, it will not accept any valid keys and is just being displayed to have you contact the listed remote tech support number so that they can scare you into purchasing unnecessary software licenses. The text of this alert is:
Verify Windows
Enter a product key to verify Windows
Your product key should be on the box that the Windows DVD came in or in an email that shows you bought Windows. You need to be signed in as an administrator to enter a product key for Windows activation.
Support Helpline: 1-855-279-9028
To make matters worse, when you click on the image of a question mark, the program will automatically download and execute TeamViewer on the victim's computer so that the scammers can request to take over your computer.
How did the Drive Backup and Verify Windows Scam get on my computer?
It is important to note that this tech support 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.
Without a doubt, this program is distributed for the sole reason of trying to scare a victim into calling the listed remote tech support number. For no reason should you call this number and buy tech support 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 Drive Backup and Very Windows scam from your computer for free.
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View Associated Fake Verify Windows Alert Files C:\Program Files (x86)\drivepro\C:\Program Files (x86)\drivepro\currency.exeC:\Program Files (x86)\drivepro\drivepro.exeC:\Program Files (x86)\drivepro\updater.exeC:\Users\Public\Documents\a.txtC:\Users\Public\Documents\drivepro\C:\Users \Public\Documents\drivepro\drivepro.exeC:\Windows\System32\Tasks\DriveUpdate
View Associated Fake Verify Windows Alert Registry Information HKCU\Software\driveproHKCU\Software\drivepro\Date 13-06-2016HKCU\Software\drivepro\Success 1HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tree\DriveUpdate
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