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‘File system on local disk C contains critical errors’ Fake Message

Posted: March 1, 2013

File system on local disk C contains critical errors Fake Message Screenshot 1'File system on local disk C contains critical errors' fake message is a fraudulent alert that's displayed by FakeSysdef-based scamware, such as Disk Helper, HDD Diagnostic, Windows Recovery, Data Recovery and SMART Check. Even though 'File system on local disk C contains critical errors' fake message claims to be a legitimate Windows message that's trying to prevent unwanted data loss, 'File system on local disk C contains critical errors' fake message isn't a legitimate Windows warning, but a symptom of an infection caused by malicious software. Deleting the variant of FakeSysdef that's causing 'File system on local disk C contains critical errors' fake messages to appear should resolve all problems, as long as appropriate security software is used.

The Critical Mistake of Trusting a 'File system on local disk C contains critical errors' Fake Message

'File system on local disk C contains critical errors' fake message looks similar to a real Windows alert, but, unlike a real one, attempts to promote the usage of a fake defragger. Real Windows errors never are used for marketing Registry cleaners, anti-virus scanners or other types of PC maintenance/security programs. The brand name of the fake defragger that 'File system on local disk C contains critical errors' fake messages promote can vary, but the major (and hostile) functions of these programs always are the same.

Symptoms of FakeSysdef's rogue defraggers often include other pop-ups; some pop-ups similar to 'File system on local disk C contains critical errors' fake messages that SpywareRemvoe.com malware experts have noticed include 'explorer.exe – Corrupt Disk' Fake Alert, 'System message – Error Seek', 'System message – Write Fault Error', 'Critical Hard Disk Drive Error', Hard Drive Failure alert, 'System Error. Hard Disk failure detected' and 'svchost.exe - Corrupt Disk' Fake Alert. Despite their contents, 'File system on local disk C contains critical errors' fake message and its relatives are incapable of detecting the system problems they claim to reveal.

Attempting to use the scamware program that's linked to 'File system on local disk C contains critical errors' fake message will redirect you to a purchasable registration page for your variant of FakeSysdef. However, SpywareRemvoe.com malware research team has long since confirmed that FakeSysdef rogue defraggers aren't capable of helping your PC either in their unregistered or registered forms.

Toning Down a Crisis of Convincing Computer Clamor

A 'File system on local disk C contains critical errors' fake message is incapable of harming your computer, but SpywareRemvoe.com malware analysts have noted some additional drawbacks to the fake defraggers that display 'File system on local disk C contains critical errors' fake messages. Symptoms that also may plague your PC (along with the presence of 'File system on local disk C contains critical errors' fake message) include a locked desktop image, changes to your browser's security settings, a disabled Task Manager and general problems accessing other applications.

You should disable 'File system on local disk C contains critical errors' fake message and its associated malware immediately; Safe Mode often is considered the most straightforward way of doing this, although you may also need to enact extra steps. Disabled FakeSysdef-based PC threats can be removed with anti-malware applications of your preference, which will, in turn, put a stop to the 'File system on local disk C contains critical errors' fake message.

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The following messages's were detected:
# Message
1Microsoft Windows
File system on local disk C: contains critical errors.
In order to avoid data loss it is highly recommended to run System Repair Wizard before you can continue.

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