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Remove Windows Activation Error Code: 0x43098

Myantispyware team September 9, 2016    

If you’re seeing the “Enter a product key” screen instead your Windows desktop and your computer is locked, then your system is infected with a malware from a family of fake.Tech-Support.

Fake Windows Activation Error Code: 0x43098

Fake Windows Activation Error Code: 0x43098

The text of the “Enter a product key” screen is:

Enter a product key

Your product key should be on the box that the Windows DVD came in or in an email that shows you bought Windows. The product key looks similar to this:
Product Key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX

This malware displays the “Windows Activation Error Code: 0x43098” prompt that is a misleading advertising. It is created to scare you into thinking that your computer is a suspected of malicious software.

The text of the “Windows Activation Error Code: 0x43098” prompt is:

Windows Activation Error! Code: 0x43098
Tool Free (888)483-7904
The computer is locked.
Enter your password to continue.

In reality, authors of “Windows Activation Error Code: 0x43098” scam wants trick you into calling a fake customer support service “(888)483-7904” in order to get a help. A telephone, which is given in the message is a fake Windows tech support service. By calling it, you just lose your money and your time!

“Windows Activation Error Code: 0x43098” will always make you think that your computer has lots of problems. As soon as you start your PC, the misleading program will automatically started and you will get the “Enter a product key” lock screen.

Moreover “Windows Activation Error Code: 0x43098” malware may display a fake BSOD screen, that will overlay entire screen, without fear that you can close or terminate it.

As we have already mentioned, it want to push you to call to fake support service. Remember, all you need is to ignore all that this “Windows Activation Error Code: 0x43098” scam will display you. Follow the guidelines below to get rid of this scareware. The detailed instructions below can be followed by anyone as it really does take you step-by-step.

How to remove “Windows Activation Error Code: 0x43098” (Step-by-step instructions)

The following instructions is a full step-by-step guide, which will help you to remove “Windows Activation Error Code: 0x43098” lock from your computer. Moreover, the steps below will help you to uninstall malware and potentially unwanted software such as adware and toolbars that your PC may be infected. Please do the instructions step by step. If you need a help or have any questions, then ask for our assistance here or type a comment below.

  1. Remove “Windows Activation Error Code: 0x43098” lockscreen
  2. Uninstall any suspicious and unknown programs by using Windows Control Panel
  3. Remove “Windows Activation Error Code: 0x43098” malware with JRT (Junkware Removal Tool)
  4. Remove “Windows Activation Error Code: 0x43098” locker with MalwareBytes Anti-malware

1. Remove “Windows Activation Error Code: 0x43098” lockscreen

Type “closecloseclosecloseclose” in the Product key and press Activate. You will see a confirmation prompt. Close it and you will be sent back to your desktop.

If the “closecloseclosecloseclose” trick does not help, then reboot your computer in the Safe mode. Only select “Safe mode with networking” in the Windows Advanced Options menu.

2. Uninstall any suspicious and unknown programs by using Windows Control Panel.

Press Windows key windows key, then click Search windows search. Type Control panel and press Enter. If you using Windows XP or Windows 7, then click Start and select Control Panel. It will open the Windows Control Panel as shown below.

windows control panel.jpg

 

Click Uninstall a program ControlPanel Uninstall

It will open a list of all programs. Scroll through the all list, and uninstall any suspicious and unknown programs.

3. Remove “Windows Activation Error Code: 0x43098” malware with JRT (Junkware Removal Tool).

Download Junkware Removal Tool from the link below.

JRT (Junkware Removal Tool) download link.

Open a directory in which you saved the JRT. You will see an icon like below.

JRT icon

Run it. Junkware Removal Tool will try to update itself, if a new version is available. Once updating is done, you will see JRT DISCLAIMER.

jrt - Junkware Removal Tool

Please read and press any key to continue. First, JRT creates a restore point and once complete, it will start a scan of a computer.

jrt scanning

During the scan, Junkware Removal Tool will check Startups, Services, Processes, Files, Folders, Registry keys, Registry values, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer (EDGE), Google Chrome extensions and remove “Windows Activation Error Code: 0x43098” related malicious software that has been found.

When cleaning a computer is completed, JRT will display a log file.

jrt scan completed

4. Remove “Windows Activation Error Code: 0x43098” locker with MalwareBytes Anti-malware.

Download MalwareBytes Anti-malware (MBAM) from the link below.

MalwareBytes Anti-malware download link

Once downloaded, close all programs and windows on your computer. Open a directory in which you saved it. Double-click on the icon that named mbam-setup like below.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware setup file  icon

When the installation begins, you will see the Setup – Wizard that will help you install MalwareBytes Anti-malware on your computer.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware installation

Once installation is complete, you will see window similar to the one below.

Malwarebytes scan now

Now click on the Scan Now button to start scanning your computer for “Windows Activation Error Code: 0x43098” locker. This procedure can take some time, so please be patient.

mbam

When the scan is finished, make sure all entries have “checkmark” and click Remove Selected button. MalwareBytes Anti-malware will start to remove “Windows Activation Error Code: 0x43098” locker related files, folders, registry keys. Once disinfection is completed, you may be prompted to Restart.

The End.

Your computer should now be free of “Windows Activation Error Code: 0x43098” lock screen. If you need help with the instructions, then ask for help here.

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4 Comments

  1. Braz
    ― September 9, 2016 - 9:16 pm  Reply

    My computer got infected with Windows Activation virus yesterday. I am glad saw this article. Pretty much followed everything. Looks like the PC is happy now. Thanks a bunch!

  2. SteveBill
    ― September 12, 2016 - 7:32 am  Reply

    It seems that you are advertising your software on your own website and just faking all other softwares available.
    JRT, Junk Removal Tool is more or less again a spam which will access your personal information and hand it over to hackers/spammers like buffet in a plate.
    Does that makes sense?
    More or less, you are saying your software is resolution for ll problems , Is it really?
    I don’t think so.
    Lets see if you post this post in your forum and can handle critics..
    I will also post the same in other forums and see the reaction.

  3. Patrik (Myantispyware admin)
    ― September 12, 2016 - 7:49 pm  Reply

    Both programs, that I have suggested to use, are free. These software by Malwarebytes. Read more at Malwarebytes.com.

  4. Mae
    ― March 13, 2018 - 1:49 pm  Reply

    This is the least helpful a rice ever, and let me tell you why. This doesn’t tell you how to actually solve the first step, which is how to get rid of the white box that pops up asking for a password.

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