How to Remove the Fake Windows Movie Maker Virus from Your PC

Are you tired of dealing with annoying pop-ups and system slowdowns on your computer? Have you recently installed a video editing software that claims to be Windows Movie Maker, but is actually a fake version? If so, you're not alone. Unfortunately, removing the bogus video editing software might not be enough to get your device running properly. It requires scanning your system with SpyHunter 5 Combo Cleaner, Malwarebytes or another malware removal tool to wipe out potentially dangerous components from the system.

If you noticed other suspicious activities after installation of the fake app, such as system slowdowns, an increased amount of ads, or security pop-ups, you should opt for the automatic removal. However, if you are one of the unlucky ones who suffered from the scam, you should still remove Windows Movie Maker from your PC.

It seems that cybercriminals use this malware only for getting money from unsuspected computer users. Researchers haven't detected any malicious components in the program. Scammers know how to motivate users into falling for the scam – they lie about generous 25% discount. Users, who fell for the scam and decided to obtain the license, were redirected to the payment website where people are asked to pay $29.99 for the non-existing version of the program.

The alert includes “Register,” “Buy Now” and “Later” buttons. Please buy full version software to use this feature. This is Trial Version of Windows Movie Maker. The purpose of this malware is to convince users into buying the license of the fraudulent video editing program.

According to ESET analysis, the scam was the third most detected malware worldwide on November 5th, 2017. However, security programs might detect this cyber threat under the Win32/Hoax.MovieMaker name. The similarity of the names might trick users into downloading the program themselves. It has an official download website which might appear on the top of the Google search results when users enter “movie maker” keywords.

Therefore, the virus spread as a fake video editing software. Once it's installed on a Windows computer, it delivers a message that states that it's a trial version of the final product and if users want full access to the app, they have to buy a license. Nonetheless, cybercriminals are spreading a fake version of this app.

Windows Movie Maker is a legit video editing application developed by Microsoft. Please don't download, install or buy this product, as it's fake video editing software and a scam.

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