Police Lock Virus Gimemo

Police Lock Virus Gimemo is a group of different variants of the Trojan Gimemo, which is categorized as ransomware or screen locker. The threat is known worldwide because of its different interfaces, each of which is created for a specific country.  Police Lock Virus Gimemo has been known to malware researchers since late spring in 2012. The infection has not evolved much as it still locks the screen and generates a misleading full-screen warning that contains the logos of some authoritative institutions. It could the national police, some famous law enforcement agency, for example, FBI; it can also be an organization uniting artists and composers, and so on.

Police Lock Virus Gimemo has different names, which depend on the most prominent features of the interface. Usually it is some institutions; as a result, the Portuguese version of Gimemo is known as SPAUTORES Virus, and the French variant is known as SACEM Virus. Earlier this year, new variants of the Police Lock Virus Gimemo were detected, and it has been observed that the news versions do not differ from the earlier ones significantly. All the variants of Police Lock Virus Gimemo have to be removed from the PC as the infection generates a scam.

Every misleading warning displayed by the Trojan Gimemo contains some accusations. The user is accused of either acquiring some copyrighted material illegally or being related to the use or/and distribution of pornographic material. The allegations are made up by the criminals behind the infections, so there is no need for you to worry about the possible consequences.

Typically, the user is required to pay a fine of 100 Euros in order to unlock the computer, and it is required that that the money be paid using either Ukash or Paysafecard. The latter is more common, but that does not change anything. Do not pay the money as you can unlock the PC by removing the infection from the machine.

In order to remove Police Lock Virus Gimemo, use SpyHunter. This real-time spyware prevention program will easily eliminate Police Lock Virus Gimemo and provide the computer with the best protection. If you want to save your time and money, this application is for you. Follow the instructions below to install the recommended program.

Police Lock Virus Gimemo Removal

Windows Vista and Windows 7

1. Restart the computer.
2. Wait for the BIOS splash screen to load and tap the F8 key.
3. Using the up/down arrow keys, select Safe Mode with Networking and press Enter.
4. Go to http://www.pcthreat.com/download-sph and download SpyHunter.
5. Install the application and scan the PC to remove Police Lock Virus Gimemo.

Windows XP

1. Reboot the PC.
2. Once the BIOS splash screen loads, tap the F8 key.
3. Select Safe Mode with Networking using the arrow keys on the keyboard and press Enter.
4. Click Yes on the dialog box.
5. Open the Start menu and launch the Run command.
6. Enter msconfig in the box and press OK.
7. Open the Startup tab and click Disable All.
8. Click Apply.
9. Download SpyHunter.
10. Restart the computer.
11. Install the software and scan the computer.

Windows 8

1. Press the Windows key.
2. Click the Internet Explorer tile and go to http://www.pcthreat.com/download-sph to download the recommended spyware removal tool.
3. Install the application and launch a system scan.