What is Microsoft Warning Alert ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32 scam? And how does it function?
Microsoft Warning Alert ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32 scam is yet another deceiving alert aiming to trick users into thinking that their computers are infected with some “Pornographic Spyware and virus” and that they have to contact a tech support number at +1-888-917-4666 in order to resolve the problem. Users are then threatened that if they close the alert, their computer access will be disabled. Note that none of these statements are true and that they are only trying to make you call the fake tech support number.
Scam alerts like Microsoft Warning Alert ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32 are often displayed on questionable websites. You can get rerouted on such sites when you click on a misleading advertisement or when there is some ad-supported program or adware installed in your computer. When you get redirected to a website displaying this particular scam, you will see the following message on your screen:
“** Microsoft Warning Alert **
ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32
Piease call us immediately at: +1-888-917-4666
Do not ignore this critical alert.
If you close this page, your computer access will be disabled to
prevent further damage to our network.
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1.Face book Logins
2.Credit Card Details
3.Email Account Logins
4.Photos and documents stored on this computer
You must contact us immediatety so that our expert engineers
can walk you through the removal process over the phone to
protect your identity. Please call us within the next 5 minutes to
prevent your computer from being disabled or from any
information loss.”
In addition to the bogus message above, the web page will also trigger a pop-up that imitates a Windows warning message saying:
“By Anonymous
voice on computer says computer has been locked up cuz ip address has been used to gain access to illegal identity theft. it says to call this number. I call – no answer.”
Once again, none of these alerts are true and you must close the browser displaying this scam right away. And if you are unable to close it, just go to the Task Manager and end your browser’s process. However, if an adware program is really the one that’s causing this scam to appear on your browser, then closing the browser won’t really fix the problem as you have to uninstall the adware program for you to get rid of the scam.
How does Microsoft Warning Alert ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32 scam spread over the web?
As pointed out the Microsoft Warning Alert ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32 scam spreads the web using misleading ads and ad-supported programs. Adware programs that trigger bogus alerts are often found among software bundles where it is added as one of the extra components. To avoid installing this kind of program, make sure that you opt for the Advanced or Custom setup when you install software bundle.
Delete the Microsoft Warning Alert ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32 scam with the help of the removal guide provided below as well as the adware program that’s causing it.
Step 1: The first thing you have to do is close the tab or the browser displaying the Microsoft Warning Alert ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32 scam. However, if your browser is forced to go into full screen mode because of the fake alert, tap F11 in your keyboard to exit full screen mode.
Step 2: After that, try to close the browser manually. If you find it hard to do so, close the browser through the Task Manager.
Step 3: Tap the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to launch the Task Manager.
Step 4: After opening the Task Manager, go to the Processes tab and look for the affected browser’s process and end it by clicking End task or End Process.
Step 5: Close the Task Manager and reset all the affected browsers to default.
Google Chrome
- Open Google Chrome, then tap the Alt + F keys.
- After that, click on Settings.
- Next, scroll down until you see the Advanced option, once you see it, click on it.
- After clicking the Advanced option, go to the “Restore and clean up option and click on the “Restore settings to their original defaults” option to reset Google Chrome.
- Now restart Google Chrome.
Mozilla Firefox
- Open Mozilla Firefox and tap Ctrl + Shift + A to access the Add-ons Manager.
- In the Extensions menu Remove the unwanted extension.
- Restart the browser and tap keys Alt + T.
- Select Options and then move to the General menu.
- Overwrite the URL in the Home Page section and then restart the browser.
Internet Explorer
- Launch Internet Explorer.
- Next, click the wrench icon for Settings.
- Then click Internet Options.
- After that, go to the Advanced tab.
- From there, click the Reset button. This will reset Internet Explorer’s settings to their default condition.
- Now click OK to save the changes made.
- Restart your computer.
Step 6: Tap the Win + R keys to open Run and then type in “appwiz.cpl” to open Programs and Features in Control Panel.
Step 7: From there, look for the adware program or any unfamiliar program that could be related to the Microsoft Warning Alert ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32 scam under the list of installed programs and once you’ve found it, uninstall it.
Step 8: Close the Control Panel and tap the Win + E keys to open File Explorer.
Step 9: Navigate to the following directories and look for the adware installer like the software bundle it came with as well as other suspicious files and delete them.
- %USERPROFILE%\Downloads
- %USERPROFILE%\Desktop
- %TEMP%
Step 10: Edit your Hosts File.
- Tap the Win + R keys to open then type in %WinDir% and then click OK.
- Go to System32/drivers/etc.
- Open the hosts file using Notepad.
- Delete all the entries of any suspicious web URL.
- After that, save the changes you’ve made and close the file.
Step 11: Now you have to flush the DNS cache of your computer. To do so, right click on the Start button and click on Command Prompt (administrator). From there, type the “ipconfig /flushdns” command and hit Enter to flush the DNS.
Step 12: Close the File Explorer and empty your Recycle Bin.
To make sure that you’ve completely gotten rid of Microsoft Warning Alert ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32 scam as well as the adware program behind it, you need to use an efficient program like [product-name]. To use it, follow the advanced steps below:
Perform a full system scan using [product-code]. To do so, follow these steps:
- Turn on your computer. If it’s already on, you have to reboot it.
- After that, the BIOS screen will be displayed, but if Windows pops up instead, reboot your computer and try again. Once you’re on the BIOS screen, repeat pressing F8, by doing so the Advanced Option shows up.
- To navigate the Advanced Option use the arrow keys and select Safe Mode with Networking then hit
- Windows will now load the Safe Mode with Networking.
- Press and hold both R key and Windows key.
- If done correctly, the Windows Run Box will show up.
- Type in the URL address, [product-url] in the Run dialog box and then tap Enter or click OK.
- After that, it will download the program. Wait for the download to finish and then open the launcher to install the program.
- Once the installation process is completed, run [product-code] to perform a full system scan.
- After the scan is completed click the “Fix, Clean & Optimize Now” button.
