ERROR_LOCAL_USER Scam

What is ERROR_LOCAL_USER_BX06DE4897_MD9858?

ERROR_LOCAL_USER_BX06DE4897_MD9858 is an updated version of Windows Activation Pro scam that locks the screen and states that the Windows OS is not activated.

To remove the screen lock, victims must enter a valid Windows activation key. Be aware, however, that this is a scam - legitimate keys will not solve the problem. To receive help in solving this problem, victims are encouraged to contact 'Customer Service' via a telephone number provided (1-844-459-8882).

On initial inspection, ERROR_LOCAL_USER_BX06DE4897_MD9858 may seem a legitimate error message, however, claims regarding missing product keys are false. This error is a scam. Developers attempt to trick victims into contacting Customer Service and paying for services that are not needed.

Although ERROR_LOCAL_USER_BX06DE4897_MD9858 does not encrypt files, it has similar behavior to ransomware-type viruses, which, as well as file encryption, locks computer screens, and encourages victims to contact cyber criminals. Victims are then requested to pay a certain sum to regain use of their computers.

We strongly advise you to ignore all requests to pay or contact these people. Cyber criminals aim to generate as much revenue as possible and there is a high probability that paying will not deliver any positive result - you will simply be scammed. Furthermore, criminals might steal your credit card information, leading to serious privacy issues or even identity theft.

There are many fake error messages that attempt to trick users into submitting payments. Examples include CIA Election AntiCheat Control - 2016, You Have A ZEUS Virus, and Cyber Security Warning. 

These viruses are often distributed together with adware/browser-hijacking applications, however, they are also proliferated via spam emails (malicious attachments), peer-to-peer (P2P) networks, fake software updaters, and trojans. Therefore, be very cautious when downloading software from unofficial sources, such as freeware download websites.

In addition, never open files received from suspicious/unrecognized email addresses. Furthermore, keep your installed applications up-to-date, since cyber criminals are capable of exploiting software bugs to infiltrate systems. Using a legitimate anti-virus/anti-spyware suite is also paramount.

ERROR_LOCAL_USER_BX06DE4897_MD9858 error message:

Customer Service: +1-844-459-8882
ERROR_LOCAL_USER_BX06DE4897_MD9858 PRODUCT KEY MISSING.
WINDOWS Product Key and Activation

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Quick menu:

• What is ERROR_LOCAL_USER_BX06DE4897_MD9858?
• STEP 1. "ERROR_LOCAL_USER_BX06DE4897_MD9858" virus removal using safe mode with networking.
• STEP 2. "ERROR_LOCAL_USER_BX06DE4897_MD9858" virus removal using System Restore.

"ERROR_LOCAL_USER_BX06DE4897_MD9858" virus removal:

Step 1

Windows XP and Windows 7 users: Start your computer in Safe Mode. Click Start, click Shut Down, click Restart, click OK. During your computer starting process press the F8 key on your keyboard multiple times until you see the Windows Advanced Option menu, then select Safe Mode with Networking from the list.

Video showing how to start Windows 7 in "Safe Mode with Networking":

Windows 8 users: Go to the Windows 8 Start Screen, type Advanced, in the search results select Settings. Click on Advanced Startup options, in the opened "General PC Settings" window select Advanced Startup. Click on the "Restart now" button. Your computer will now restart into "Advanced Startup options menu".

Click on the "Troubleshoot" button, then click on "Advanced options" button. In the advanced option screen click on "Startup settings". Click on the "Restart" button. Your PC will restart into the Startup Settings screen. Press "5" to boot in Safe Mode with Networking Prompt.

Video showing how to start Windows 8 in "Safe Mode with Networking":

Step 2

Log in to the account infected with the "ERROR_LOCAL_USER_BX06DE4897_MD9858" virus. Start your Internet browser and download a legitimate anti-spyware program. Update the anti-spyware software and start a full system scan. Remove all entries detected.

If you cannot start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking, try performing a System Restore.

Video showing how to remove ransomware virus using "Safe Mode with Command Prompt" and "System Restore":

1. During your computer starting process, press the F8 key on your keyboard multiple times until the Windows Advanced Options menu appears, and then select Safe Mode with Command Prompt from the list and press ENTER.

2. When Command Prompt Mode loads, enter the following line: cd restore and press ENTER.

3. Next, type this line: rstrui.exe and press ENTER.

4. In the opened window, click "Next".

5. Select one of the available Restore Points and click "Next" (this will restore your computer system to an earlier time and date, prior to the ERROR_LOCAL_USER_BX06DE4897_MD9858 virus infiltrating your PC).

6. In the opened window, click "Yes".

7. After restoring your computer to a previous date, download and scan your PC with recommended malware removal software to eliminate any remnants of the "ERROR_LOCAL_USER_BX06DE4897_MD9858" virus.

If you cannot start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking (or with Command Prompt), boot your computer using a rescue disk.

Some variants of ransomware disable Safe Mode making its removal complicated. For this step, you require access to another computer. After removing "ERROR_LOCAL_USER_BX06DE4897_MD9858" virus from your PC, restart your computer and scan it with legitimate antispyware software to remove any possible remnants of this security infection.

Other tools known to remove this scam:

• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

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