What is Microsoft-windows.support?
Microsoft-windows.support is identified as an adware that can affect your computer greatly. It is stubborn and annoying enough so that users should get rid of it immediately. The common symptoms when affected by Microsoft-windows.support include:
1. As the name suggests, Microsoft-windows.support can present you fake security alert telling that your computer is attacked by virus and you should call the tech support right now. Usually, this pop-up alert will contain a number (Toll Free) for you to contact. If you really call the number, then you may be unfortunate to be persuaded to buy its service or its antivirus which finally turn out to be a fake one. You should keep in mind that never trust any ad no matter how it looks available and reliable.
2. You will receive a great deal of ads if your computer had attacked by Microsoft-windows.support.
3. Microsoft-windows.support is capable to redirect you to its promotional websites to generate profits. And display commercial ad to you whether you need it or not.
4. Microsoft-windows.support may bring many potential unwanted programs into your computer without your knowledge. The components run behind the screen and consume system resources. Thus, your computer runs slower than previous. What’s worse, you will be kept waited when you try to visit a web or watch a video.
To conclude, Microsoft-windows.support provides no truth value but damage to the computer. To protect your interests, the quicker you remove it, the less loss it may cause. There are two effective methods provided for you to delete it completely and permanently.
Instructions to remove Microsoft-windows.support manually.
Step 1: Stop the process from Task Manager.
Open your task manager (Windows 7), right-click on the taskbar then you can see the menu.
Also you can press Windows + R , type “taskmgr” in the input box and click “OK”.
After seeing the below image on your PC screen, you can choose the process related to Microsoft-windows.support and end it.
Step 2: Find hidden files and folders related to Microsoft-windows.support and clear out.
Click “start” button then click on the “control panel” option
1. Click on “appearance and personalization”. This option is shown in the image below.
2. You will find “show hidden files and folders” under “folder options” and select it.
3. Finally, you can follow the below image to achieve finding the relevant hidden files and folders.
Step 3: Remove Microsoft-windows.support from Registry Editor.
Press “Windows” together with “R” to open the registry (Windows 7) , then you will come to a window as below. Fill “regedit” in the input box.
%AppData%\<random>.exe
%CommonAppData%\<random>.exe
C:\Windows\Temp\<random>.exe
%temp%\<random>.exe
C:\Program Files\<random>
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\TabbedBrowsing "NewTabPageShow" = "1"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main "Start Page" = " HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\IEXPLORE.EXE\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
You may find that remove Microsoft-windows.support from Registry Editor manually is troublesome, then you can turn to SpyHunter to get help. SpyHunter can scan for all the harmful components in your computer and delete them completely.
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Step 4: Delete Microsoft-windows.support from Browsers.
1. Click on Customized and Google Chrome-> Choose Settings -> Go to Extensions. Locate Microsoft-windows.support and select it -> click Trash button
2. Click on Customized and Google Chrome, click on “History”
Choose the surfing history related to Microsoft-windows.support and clear it.
Get rid of Microsoft-windows.support with SpyHunter automatically.
Although you can delete Microsoft-windows.support with the above instructions, you cannot always clear all the useless and harmful files or software on your PC manually. So why not just give a try to use SpyHunter? SpyHunter can help you get rid of all the detrimental components on your computer completely and permanently. Detailed instructions are given below.
2. When a window popup, asking “Do you want to run this software?”. Again you choose to Run.
3. Select your wanted language. Click OK.
4. As the image shown below, click on the small circle before the right item. Then “INSTALL” it.
5. Scan for the threats related to Microsoft-windows.support and clear up.
You will benefit a lot from SpyHunter with its usefulness. It is a powerful safeguard for your personal data and interests.
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