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855-399-8171 BSOD Error 333 Registry Failure Scam

Posted: May 4, 2015

BSOD Error 333 Registry Failure is a fake message used by scammers to generate revenue. The message is disguised to resemble the real BSOD error, but it also prompts users to call a 'support-hotline' for live technicians. The message states that:

'0x000000CE DRIVER_UNLOADED_WITHOUT_CANCELING_PENDING_OPERATIONS
WINDOWS HEALTH IS CRITICAL DO NOT RESTART
PLEASE CONTACT MICROSOFT TECHNICIANS
BSOD: Error 333 Registry Failure of operating system - Host: BLUE SCREEN ERROR 0x000000CE
Please contact Microsoft technicians at toll-free: 1-855-399-8171
To immediately rectify issue to prevent data loss.'

No matter how convincing it may seem, BSOD Error 333 Registry Failure message is fake and known to provide users with fake 'support'. Users are advised not to call 855-399-8171 as they may be asked to provide remote access to their computer. Consequently, more infections and errors may be deployed by the 'live technicians'. Instead, it is advised to run a system scan with a powerful anti-malware tool and clean up your PC from this infection.

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