Strathclyde Police Virus

Posted by Max Lehmann on November 15, 2012

What is Strathclyde Police Virus?

Strathclyde Police Virus is an operating Windows system infection that follows the lead of recently discovered ransomware Atenção! Seu computador e bloqueado! or Latvijas Policijas Virus. All of these infections, despite being represented differently and managed by different cyber criminals, are categorized as Ukash or Paysafecard viruses. The name comes from the money transfer systems that are used to collect money, or “fines” as they are displayed within the virus’ notification. This attribute will be found on every infected computer’s screen and will not allow a user to access the desktop. Many Windows users will not realize the scam, because it will be supplied as a legitimate notification sent by the British Metropolitan Police. Despite this, the alert is bogus, the lock-down is illegal and you need to remove Strathclyde Police Virus as soon as possible.

The Fake Strathclyde Police Virus Screen Alert

Attention!!!
The process of illegal activity is detected. According to UK law and Metropolitan Police Service and Strathclyde Police investigation your computer is locked! […]
Forbidden websites containing pornography, child pornography, Sodomy and called violence against children on, violent material toward people were visited from this IP-address! [… To release a lock your computer you should pay the fine in amount of £ 100.

As you can see, the alert is written in poor English and there is no doubt that Metropolitan Police have not investigated your virtual actions. Even if the stated accusations are somewhat real, there is no need to waste your money and support the vicious schemers. To top it all off, it has been found out that many Windows users who have paid the ransom also faced continuous system paralysis. This only proves that schemers want nothing from you but your money and they are not interesting at “releasing” your computer for as long as you are willing keep the virus running within.

Strathclyde Police Virus Removal Guide

Do not expect for the Strathclyde Police Virus to disappear on its own and follow the meticulously composed instructions that Anti-Spyware-101.com research team has prepared to help you remove the infection. Our instructions will help you unlock the system and install automatic removal application SpyHunter, because manual removal option is not advisable and should be disregarded even by experienced Windows users.

1. Restart the computer.
2. Immediately after the BIOS screen disappears start tapping F8 on your keyboard. This should lead you to Advanced Boot Options menu.
3. Using arrow keys select Safe Mode with Networking.
4. Launch a browser and go to http://www.anti-spyware-101.com/spyhunter , where you will be able to download SpyHunter.
5. Install SpyHunter to have the virus removed.

Windows XP:

1. Restart the PC and start tapping F8 key after the BIOS screen dissolves.
2. When Windows Advanced Options Menu shows up, select Safe Mode with Networking using arrow keys on the keyboard.
3. If you were prompted with an alert “Windows is running in safe mode” – click Yes.
4. Download SpyHunter using the link from the above instructions and save the installation file on the desktop or another location of your choice.
5. Go to the Start Menu and click on RUN.
6. Type “msconfig” and hit Enter. This will launch System Configuration Utility.
7. Click on the Startup tab and then Disable All. Choose OK or Apply.
8. Restart the PC and install SpyHunter at once. Strathclyde Police Virus will be deleted and you will be able to use a secured operating system.