Remove error_local_user

error_local_user is a bogus error message that appears instead of your desktop if this malware from entering your computer. Because it contains the Windows logo and it is not possible people to access their desktop and thus as usual to use your computer, many users believe that the message is legitimate. Believe us – the message error_local_user is part of the malware, i.e.. You should believe no word that is written in it. Of course, this does not mean that you must not remove it from your desktop. Our researchers working in 2-delete-spyware.com, say that it is absolutely necessary to remove the incorrect message error_local_user, because she do not will allow you to use your computer as quickly as possible. Unfortunately this will not be easy, because you need to track an infection and remove from your computer.

You can be sure that you have installed malicious software, if you see a window with the message error_local_user, which indicates that the activation key your Windows operating system is missing and you need to enter it, use your computer to. You will not see your desktop and all shortcuts of your programs, unless you delete the threat that uses the error_local_user message. Researchers believe that Cybercriminals have probably created this scam, because they want to steal working Windows-OS product key, and enter the phone number + 1-844-459-8882. Because the error message error_local_user looks pretty legitimate, many people enter the required product key to check whether they have a licensed copy of the Windows operating system. Unfortunately, this is your main mistake, because they give the key the cybercriminals as a result. It noted that some of them choose the specified phone number to contact customer service. Of course, cybercriminals, who could also ask for the product key, to “activate” the operating system for the user hiding behind the so-called “customer service” in reality. Also you could try to find out other personal information about the user. Moreover, could be offered to users to buy a non-existing application or to pay for unnecessary services. Therefore, you should keep in mind not the error message you see, enter the product key for the activation of the Windows OS, or dial the specified number. In fact we should also point out, that it could be at the telephone number that you see on the error message to a premium rate number, even if she looks like a toll free number.

The error message error_local_user covers the entire screen and user can not remove it because it changes the shell value in the system registry. More specifically it changes to HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon and HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon Shell value data. In addition, it created the new registry key HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WindowsActivationUpdate. Researchers have also observed that this infection the folder WindowsActivationUpdate in C:\Programme (x 86) created the .bat file contains, it can work properly. They will need to undo the changes and remove the folder and the registry key, that created them has, to make the error message error_local_user from your screen disappear, and to be able to use the computer again.

As we have already told you, you see the error message error_local_user because they have allowed malicious software to get into your system. According to experts, the threat that displays this error message, is bundled with free programs like other infections, and entering systems without permission. Yes, there are many other unwanted programs on the Web, which means that it would be wise to check the privacy policy and end user license agreement before installing new software. In addition look better on the installation window, because the possibility could be given you to cancel an installation of unwanted software. And not to forget, recommend security software to install, if you want to make sure that malware not can sneak into your computer.

To remove the error message error_local_user of your screen, you must remove the malware from your PC. This is not an easy task; However, we hope that our manual removal instructions will help you to remove the error message from the screen. Don’t forget that your system can contain other malicious applications, which means that it would be wise to scan the system, to eliminate those remaining threats with an anti-malware scanner such as SpyHunter.

How to remove the error message error_local_user

1. Click Button on the error message you see on the CMD.
2. Enter regedit and press the Enter key.
3. If you see a dialog box , click Yes.
4. Walking You to HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon.
5. Find You the Shellvalue and right click you on it.
6. Choose modify and replace the value data C:\Program files (x86)\WindowsActivationUpdate\WindowsActivationUpdate.exe with explorer.exe.
7. Then click OK.
8. Walking You to HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon.
9. Repeat the removal steps 5-7.
10. Walking You to HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WindowsActivationUpdate.
11. Right click On the key and choose delete.
12. Click The CMDagain button on the screen.
13. Type cd C:\Program files (x 86) an and press the Enter key.
14. Enter rd / s C:\Program files (x 86) \WindowsActivationUpdate an and press the Enter key.
15. Start You your computer.

If our instructions for any reason not to work, please contact us via the comment box that you can find under this article, and we will help you to eliminate the threat.

error_local_user Behavior

• Redirect your browser to infected pages.
• Changes user's homepage
• Common error_local_user behavior and some other text emplaining som info related to behavior
• error_local_user Deactivates Installed Security Software.
• Modifies Desktop and Browser Settings.
• Slows internet connection
• error_local_user Connects to the internet without your permission
• Integrates into the web browser via the error_local_user browser extension
• Shows Fake Security Alerts, Pop-ups and Ads.

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error_local_user effected Windows OS versions

• Windows 1023% 
• Windows 835% 
• Windows 723% 
• Windows Vista6% 
• Windows XP13% 

error_local_user Geography

Eliminate error_local_user from Windows

Delete error_local_user from Windows XP:

1. Click on Start to open the menu.
2. Select Control Panel and go to Add or Remove Programs.
3. Choose and remove the unwanted program.

Remove error_local_user from your Windows 7 and Vista:

1. Open Start menu and select Control Panel.
2. Move to Uninstall a program
3. Right-click on the unwanted app and pick Uninstall.

Erase error_local_user from Windows 8 and 8.1:

1. Right-click on the lower-left corner and select Control Panel.
2. Choose Uninstall a program and right-click on the unwanted app.
3. Click Uninstall .

Delete error_local_user from Your Browsers

error_local_user Removal from Internet Explorer

• Click on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
• Go to Advanced tab and click Reset.
• Check Delete personal settings and click Reset again.
• Click Close and select OK.
• Go back to the Gear icon, pick Manage add-ons → Toolbars and Extensions, and delete unwanted extensions.
• Go to Search Providers and choose a new default search engine

Erase error_local_user from Mozilla Firefox

• Enter „about:addons“ into the URL field.
• Go to Extensions and delete suspicious browser extensions
• Click on the menu, click the question mark and open Firefox Help. Click on the Refresh Firefox button and select Refresh Firefox to confirm.

Terminate error_local_user from Chrome

• Type in „chrome://extensions“ into the URL field and tap Enter.
• Terminate unreliable browser extensions
• Restart Google Chrome.
• Open Chrome menu, click Settings → Show advanced settings, select Reset browser settings, and click Reset (optional).

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