Hi there,
I have a big problem and I need help. Yesterday as I sat on my pc a strange program called Win 7 Antivirus Plus 2013 appeared. It says it's an antivirus and shows up the following message:
"System hijack! System security threat was detected. Viruses and/or spyware may be damaging your system now. Prevent infection and data loss or stealing by running a free security scan."
I have not installed it and it shows up for a first time, so I don't know what to do. It looks suspicious for it's 2014 now and the program is out of date. Can it be a virus and how can I remove it?
Thanks in advance.
misscountess
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Jump to PostTry ESET's online scanner - http://www.eset.com/int/home//products/online-scanner/
or Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - https://www.malwarebytes.org/ (click on 'free version download')
Jump to PostYes, the online scanner is free to use. If you have any problems or questions, don't hesitate to post. :)
edit:
Don't install the program recommended in the link you posted. The instructions given at that site won't help for your infection.
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