How to remove Windows 8 Security System

Windows 8 Security System – a rogue antispyware application that shows falsified virus scan results

Windows 8 Security System is a fake antivirus. It is a very close variant to Windows Ultra Antivirus. Yet, it seems to be much more prepared to prevent its removal and rip its victims off. For that, Windows 8 Security System displays fake alerts and misleading messages that claim that your computer is infected with malware, and now you have to purchase its licensed version to remove them.

Of course, just like any other fake security application, Windows 8 Security System is all about deceiving PC users. All its reported viruses are fake, as well as its paid version. Instead of falling for the tricks of this cyber threat, you MUST remove Windows 8 Security System from your computer.

Windows 8 Security System enters computers via infected websites that can be hacked up if they are not looked after properly. The latest Trojan.Maljava!Gen24 can also be involved in distributing this virus, so make sure that you use updated anti-malware versions and have disabled JAVA in your browser.

This scam tool may also be propagated through fraudulent social engineering and other ways that leave no chances for the victim to notice the intrusion. Right after this infiltration, Windows 8 Security System is set to start as soon as the victim reboots the PC.

Typically, that means adding some new entries into the Registry and creating some harmless files in the system that will additionally be reported as viruses. As a result, this rogue anti-spyware starts showing fake notifications such as:

Threat detected!
Security Alert! Your computer was found to be infected with privacy-threatening software. Private data may get stolen and system damage may be severe.Recover your PC from the infection right now, perform a security scan.

Here's another example of a deceptive message shown by the fake security tool:

Attention: DANGER!
ALERT! System scan for spyware, adware, trojans and viruses is complete. Win 8 Security System detected [xx] critical system objects. These security breaches may be exploited and lead to the following:
Your system becomes a target for span and bulky, intruding ads
Browser crashes frequently and web access speed decreases
Your personalfiles, photos, documents and passwords get stolen
Your computer is used for criminal activity behind your back
Bank details and credit cart information gets disclosed
Click REGISTER to register your copy of Win 8 Security System and perform threat removal on your system. The list of infections and vulnerabilities detected will become available after registration.

Ignore these or any other alerts displayed by Windows 8 Security System because they report nonexistent infections. Note that the rogue antispyware may also find legitimate Windows files on your computer and report them as viruses. After making its victim concerned, it finishes its campaign by offering to install its licensed copy.

Please don't fall for these tricks. The only thing that's wrong with your PC is that it has Windows 8 Security System virus installed on it. Since it can prevent you from removing it by disabling anti-malware software, launch your device in Safe Mode with Networking.

If you're not sure how that's done, we've posted instructions below. Whilst in that mode, download, install, and update a legitimate security tool and perform a full threat scan with it. That will remove the rogue app with all of its associated files. Afterward, run system diagnostics with compatible software to revert any changes the infection has made to core system files and settings.