Microsoft Windows Ukash Virus is yet another computer infection from Ukash Virus group as it can be seen from its title. The difference, though, is that Microsoft Windows Ukash Virus claims that it is Windows security system blocking you from your desktop and not national security authorities. This can be observed in case of FBI Moneypak, Bundespolizei National Cyber Crimes Unit, Nederlands Politie Virus and other infections. However, in spite of this little difference Microsoft Windows Ukash Virus is practically the same as the rest of the Ukash Virus infections.
It displays a message all over the user's screen that looks like a part of the operating system. The message could be displayed in various languages - English, French, German and others. It says that your computer has been blocked due to illegal online activity, and if you want your desktop back you need to pay 100 Euro fine in 10 hours. Otherwise, you might be prosecuted and even face an imprisonment.
There is no need to tell you that Microsoft Windows Ukash Virus message is fake and you should never pay the ransom. There are better ways to get your computer back. If you are an experienced computer user you could try removing Microsoft Windows Ukash Virus manually. All you have to do is load your computer in Safe Mode with Networking and then remove all the files related to Microsoft Windows Ukash Virus.
However, if you have never worked with the Registry Editor before and have no idea how to terminate malicious processes, you should remove Microsoft Windows Ukash Virus automatically with a security program. That can be achieved by loading the system in Safe Mode with Networking as well and removing all programs from Startup list within the System Configuration:
For Windows XP:
Follow the steps 1 to 4 described above.
Open Start Menu and click on RUN.
Enter “msconfig” and hit Enter to launch System Configuration menu.
Click on Startup tab and uncheck all the programs in the list.
Click OK to save changes and exit the menu.
Restart your computer in Normal Mode and install SpyHunter.
Run SpyHunter and follow its instructions to remove Microsoft Windows Ukash Virus.