Remove Win32:FakeAlert-ASX [Trj] - Get Rid of Fake "Microsoft Security Essentials Alert"

Win32:FakeAlert-ASX [Trj] is malicious

If your PC gets infected with Win32:FakeAlert-ASX [Trj], you will constantly see fake "Microsoft Security Essentials Alert" stating that Microsoft Security Essentials detected "Unknown Win32/Trojan" on you PC. This infection will not only disables many system features, but also bring other security risks.

Win32:FakeAlert-ASX [Trj] is a dangerous Trojan horse, which may modify the registry and automatically configure the proxy server while wrong configuration may cause an unstable network connection. Therefore, you need to remove Microsoft Security Essentials Alert and clean up your computer no delay.

Tips on Protecting Your PC from Getting Infected with Win32:FakeAlert-ASX [Trj]

1. Install reputable real-time antivirus program and scan your computer regularly.
2. Be caution while downloading software from free resources.
3. Pay attention to what you agree to install.
4. Avoid opening spam e-mails or suspected attachments.
5. Stay away from intrusive websites.
6. Do not click dubious links or pop-ups.

Instructions for Removing Win32:FakeAlert-ASX [Trj] Effectively and Completely

Method A: Remove Win32:FakeAlert-ASX [Trj] Manually

Before applying this manual removal method, please backup all your system files in case of any mistakes happen during the procedure.

Step 1. Reboot your computer into Safe Mode with Networking

Restart your computer and keep pressing F8 key until Windows Advanced Options Menu shows up, then using arrow key to select Safe Mode with Networking from the list and press Enter to get into that mode

Step 2. End suspicious processes

Step 3. Delete associated files

%UserProfile%\Programs\AppData\[Random Charateristc].exe
%UserProfile%\Programs\Temp\[Random Charateristc].dll
%UserProfile%\Programs\AppData\roaming\[Random Charateristc].dll

Step 4. Delete associated registry entries

Hit Win+R keys and then type regedit in Run box and click on OK to open Registry Editor.

When the Registry Editor shows, find out and delete the below files.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run""= "%AppData%\.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run""= "%AppData%\.exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Associations "LowRiskFileTypes"="random;"

Step 5. Reset your browsers

Internet Explorer:
1) Open Internet Explorer, click the gear icon > Internet options. 
2) Go to the Advanced tab, click the Reset button > Reset Internet Explorer settings > Delete personal settings > click on Reset option. 
3) Click Close and OK to save the changes.

Mozilla Firefox:
1) Open Mozilla Firefox, go to the Help section > Troubleshooting Information. 
2) Select Reset Firefox and click Finish.

Google Chrome:
1) Click the Chrome menu button, select Tools > Extensions, find unknown extension and remove them by clicking Recycle bin. 
2) Click Settings > Show Advanced settings > Reset browser settings and click Reset.

Step 6. Restart your computer to take effect. 

Note: Unless you know what you are doing, do not modify anything in the Registry Editor other than what is instructed here.

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Method B: Remove Win32:FakeAlert-ASX [Trj] Automatically

Step 1. Remove Win32:FakeAlert-ASX [Trj] with SpyHunter

SpyHunter is a powerful, real-time anti-spyware application that designed to assist the average computer user in protecting their PC from malicious threats like worms, Trojans, rootkits, rogues, spyware,etc.

1) Click the below button to download SpyHunter.

2) Double click on its file and then click the "Run" button to enter the installation procedure.

3) When the installation is complete, click the "Finish" button.

4) Open SpyHunter and click "Scan Computer Now!" to start scan your computer.

5) When the SpyHunter scan is completed, you can see that it detects all the threats in your PC. Then click "Fix Threats" button to make your computer clean.

Note: SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove the malware threats on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool.

Step 2. Optimize your PC using RegCure Pro

RegCure Pro is an advanced optimizer which is able to solve your computer system problems, remove your privacy items produced by online searches, delete junk files, uninstall malware and fix performance problems.

(Please be at ease for RegCure Pro, since it will never bundle with any programs and it can get along with existing security programs without any conflicts.)

1) Click the below button to download RegCure Pro.

2) Double click on its application and click the "Run" button to install the program step by step.

3) After the installation is complete, open the program and scan your system for unnecessary files and invalid registry entries. That will take some time for the first scanning. Please wait while the program scans your system for performance problems.

4) When the System Scan is done, click "Fix All" button to correct all the security risks and potential causes of your computer slow performance.

In Conclusion:

The longer Win32:FakeAlert-ASX [Trj] stays on your PC, the more troubles it will cause. There is no better way than to prevent or remove Win32:FakeAlert-ASX [Trj] immediately to guarantee that your PC may not engage to endless pop-up ads and other unwanted programs.

Download SpyHunter to remove Win32:FakeAlert-ASX [Trj] quickly.

Download RegCure Pro to fix slow PC performance easily.