Windows Security Alert. Windows reports that computer is infected.

The fake Windows Security Alert is a fraudulent pop-up that's a symptom of infection by fake anti-malware programs from the FakeXPA family. Although the fake Windows Security Alert will do everything possible to present themselves as legitimate warnings from Windows, the fake Windows Security Alert pop-ups are always linked to the promotion of fake security products and will attempt to lead you into performing self-destructive actions (such as spending money on scamware). Because the fake Windows Security Alert is never legitimate warnings and are accompanied by rogue security programs that are capable of endangering your PC with other attacks, including attempts to shut down your real security software or steal personal information, SpywareRemove.com malware research team recommends that you remove any malicious software that's linked to the fake Windows Security Alert pop-ups as soon as you have access to appropriate anti-malware software.

Fake Windows Security Alert – a Semi-Convincing Warning, Partnered Up with Fake Software

The fake Windows Security Alert is usually presented in the form of a toolbar notification or text bubble that shares the same format that's used by real alerts from Windows. However, although fake a Windows Security Alert may look similar to a real Windows message, you can discern between the fake Windows Security Alerts and real Windows alerts by watching for the text noted below:

Windows Security Alert
Windows reports that computer is infected. Antivirus software helps to protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. Click here for the scan your computer. Your system might be at risk now.

Minor discrepancies, such as grammar errors like 'the scan' can be a give way to the difference between the fake Windows Security Alert and the real thing. However, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers warn that any sign of the fake Windows Security Alert on your PC does mean that your computer really is infected – by the fake security software that the fake Windows Security Alert is trying to promote. Interaction with the fake Windows Security Alert may open the corresponding scamware product's website or the program itself, which will usually create other fake error messages besides the fake Windows Security Alert.

The Real Security That Can Send the Fake Windows Security Alert to Bed

SpywareRemove.com malware analysts discourage any attempt to spend money on products that use the fake Windows Security Alert, since related PC threats have also been noted for extra functions that can cause harm to your computer, such as:

• Attempts to destroy, damage or otherwise hinder your real anti-malware and security programs. However, these attacks can be avoided if you disable the corresponding FakeXPA scamware via Safe Mode or other procedures, which will grant the use of your security software to remove the fake Windows Security Alert in safety. Since new versions of FakeXPA rogue anti-malware programs have been known to overwrite .exe files for such software, you may need to reinstall your applications before they can delete the source of the fake Windows Security Alert pop-ups.
• Browser hijacks that block security sites or redirect you to malicious sites that promote FakeXPA-based PC threats.

Rogue anti-malware applications that use the fake Windows Security Alerts include Antivir, BitDefender 2011, Platinum Soft 2010, Antivirus Clean 2011, AntiVira AV, Personal Shield Pro and AV Security Suite.