Think Point

It is also known as the ThinkPoint virus which is part of a fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert. Think Point is being advertised as one of the five removal tool to get rid of any infection found on the computer.                                                                                                                  

Symptoms:                                                                                                    
1.Initial infection will result to a malfunction of Windows desktop.               
2.Removing all icons and displaying only a fake alert message.            
3.Trying to clean this malware will open up a new window displaying multiple virus scanners but only those Think Point will be able to identify the infection. 
4.Trying to run any applications will be blocked by Think Point and instead it will release a message stating that executable file is already compromised.               
Having it on the system will provide various annoyances including blocked Internet access, browser hijacking and malfunction system. All of these displeasure carried out aims to force users into getting the licensed version of Think Point.                                                                                                       
Screen Shot Image:

If you see this introduction window. Do not click on “Safe Startup” to prevent

installation of Think Point. Restart computer immediately and perform a virus

scan.

Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7

Think Point Removal Procedures:

Note: Rogue program will prevent you from executing any application. Some Windows functions will also be rendered unusable including task manager and 

log-off. It will also prohibit restarting or turning off the computer. To work 

around with this, you must force-shutdown the computer by unplugging the power supply. Then proceed with 

these procedures.

1.When you see the ThinkPoint interface after restarting the, keep hitting Ctrl+Alt+Del to open your Task Manager.

2.Once Task Manager opens, move to ‘Processes’ tab, locate the main 

ThinkPoint process called ‘hotfix.exe’ and choose ‘End Process’. 

If your Task Manager is disabled, search for the name ‘hotfix’ on your computer using your Windows File Search Tool, rename it to hotfix0, and then open your Task Manager to delete the process. 

3.After this is completed,Go to ‘File’ menu in Task Manager, select option
‘New Task(Run)’ and type in ‘explorer.exe’. & Click the ‘OK’.

4. To remove the malware completely scan the system with 'Quick Heal'.Run 
the Antimalware & Normal scan of Quick Heal once.

Quick Heal Emergency CD :

You can also create an Emergency CD with Quick Heal from the non infected 
machine that will allow you to boot the system with it & scan it in the native 
mode.  

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