1-800-418-4202 TechScam

1-800-418-4202 TechScam is a scam that you do not want to become a victim of. This scam is usually introduced to users when malicious files are downloaded without their knowledge via software bundles, but they could also be exposed to it after being redirected to a malicious page. Because it is more likely that software bundles are employed for the distribution of this threat, all users should scan their operating systems to check for third-party malware. Legitimate installers would not spread this devious malware, and unreliable installers are paid for the malicious programs they successfully promote. Due to this, malicious programs usually travel in packages. Obviously, that is bad news. We will talk about third-party malware more, but, right now, let’s focus on the removal of 1-800-418-4202 TechScam.

How can you tell if the devious 1-800-418-4202 TechScam has slithered in? Well, it really is not that hard to figure that out because this infection locks your computer. The malicious files of this infection are capable of introducing you to a window that does not have any borders or a “close” button. In fact, most victims of this scam will not realize that this is a window at all because it looks like a screen that Windows introduce when the system is updating. Are you facing this window right now? Here is the message that is carried by this misleading scam screen.

Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. We’re just collecting some error info, and then we’ll restart for you. (0% complete)
If you’d like to know more, you can search online later for this error: HAL_INITIALIZATION_FAILED
If you’d like to resolve the issue over the phone you can call our support at 1-800-418-4202

The malicious 1-800-418-4202 TechScam adds the file responsible for this screen to the startup, due to which you will face it regardless of how many times you restart your computer. According to our research, Windows 10 users might experience some delay, and this time is very precious because it should be enough for you to disable the malicious process that is responsible for the screen message. Unfortunately, not all users will realize that they are facing a scam. One of the signs that the blue screen is fictitious is the massive frown face that Microsoft/Windows would never add to their messages because that is very unprofessional. Also, the message includes a helpline number that, of course, does not represent Microsoft/Windows technicians. You can figure that out by cross-checking the number using any reliable search engine. Obviously, you will not be able to do that – or research the scam – using your own PC, but you should be able to find a healthy PC or any kind of device with access to the Internet. Obviously, as soon as you realize that you are being scammed, you need to focus on how to delete 1-800-418-4202 TechScam from your operating system.

If you call 1-800-418-4202 thinking that someone will be able to solve all computer-related issues, you are very wrong because this number enables communications with virtual schemers who are ready to feed you lies. It is very hard to say how the scam could be used in your case, but you have to beware of the regular tactics. For example, you might be asked to identify yourself by revealing very sensitive, private information. If you do that, cyber criminals might steal your virtual identity or use the information you provide to scam you in the future. Let’s say you reveal your phone number – which you do by calling the fake helpline – or your email address. If you do, schemers could flood you with fake messages and spam emails all just to scam you even further. Of course, in the worst case scenario, schemers will trick you into downloading malicious software that can enable remote access, in which case, cyber criminals could take over your entire operating system!

It is not easy to remove 1-800-418-4202 TechScam from your operating system, mainly because of the irritating screen that can be very hard to disable. According to our research, you might be able to terminate the malicious process via Task Manager, in which case, you will have no problem deleting the remaining malicious components. Unfortunately, that might not work for some users, and that is where the issues come in. Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 users will be able to delete 1-800-418-4202 TechScam after rebooting in Safe Mode. Windows 8 and Windows 10 users will have to exploit the few seconds in which the scam delays after restarting the PC. If that does not work, please post a comment below, and we will try to come up with a solution. Also, do not forget to inspect your operating system for third-party malware after you get rid of the fake alert. We advise employing automated malware removal software to have them eliminated.

Kill the malicious process

N.B. Windows 8 and Windows 10 users will only have a few second to do that, so act quickly.

1. Restart the computer and wait for it to boot up.
2. Immediately tap Ctrl+Shift+Esc to launch Task Manager (or access via Ctrl+Shift+Delete menu).
3. Click the Processes tab.
4. Select the process named intel.exe.
5. Click End task/End process and then click OK.

Remove 1-800-418-4202 TechScam

1. Simultaneously tap Win+E keys to launch the Windows Explorer.
2. Enter C:\WINDOWS\Intel Corporation\Intel HD Graphics\ into the address bar (note this folder might be located in a different drive, not C:).
3. Right-click and Delete the file named Intel.exe.
4. Simultaneously tap Win+R keys to launch RUN.
5. Type regedit.exe into the dialog box and click OK to access Registry Editor.
6. Move to HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run.
7. Right-click and Delete the value named Intel HD Graphics (but only if its value data points to C:\WINDOWS\Intel Corporation\Intel HD Graphics\Intel.exe).
8. Go to HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\.
9. Right-click and Delete the value named Intel HD Graphics.
10. Go to HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\.
11. Right-click and Delete the value named Intel HD Graphics.

N.B. In case, it is impossible to kill the malicious process via the Task Manager, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 users have the option to reboot their PCs in Safe Mode to remove the malicious files. You can do that using this guide.

Reboot Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7

1. Restart the computer (you can click the power button on the machine to do that).
2. Immediately after BIOS loads start tapping the F8 key on the keyboard.
3. In the boot menu select Safe Mode using the arrow keys on the keyboard and then tap Enter.
4. If you are asked to conform access to Safe Mode, click Yes (for Windows XP users).
5. Wait for PC to reboot and then use the guide above to delete the infection.