By Jim
Updated on Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Fake anti-spyware are everywhere these days. Win 7 Security is one of them, a clone of XP Security geared toward Windows 7 machines. You might think it is a legitimate spyware application since it scans your drive and alerts you of infections. Don’t get fooled! All those alerts are fake and rather than helping you, it harms your computer by letting in Trojans and worms into your system.
This badware will keep constantly using up system resources, slowing down your computer. It’s also dangerous since it will open up your computer to intrusions by hackers and thieves who are out to get personal and private information from you like your home address, business account numbers and social security details. Ignore this malware at your own risk!
Unlike other malware, the operation of Win 7 Security is out in the open and rather than hide in the shadows of your hard drive, it will constantly nag you with alerts and ask for you to pay them to upgrade. This is all a ruse, they will take your money and run and give nothing in return.
While this software might be out in the open, uninstalling it won’t work. Also, deleting the program, using Windows’ Add/Remove Programs tool and running another antivirus software will normally not remove this malignant application. It will even hijack your Internet Explorer browser so you cannot use it to find a cure. Fortunately, there is a simple way to fix this. Read below and find out how to finally get rid of Win 7 Security.
Symptoms Of Infection
- Your computer is acting slow. Win 7 Security slows down your system significantly. This includes starting up, shutting down, playing games, and surfing the web.
- You are getting pestered with pop ups. Win 7 Security infects your registry and uses it to launch annoying pop up ads out of nowhere.
- Searches are redirected or your homepage and desktop are settings are changed. This is a symptom of a very serious Win 7 Security infection.
Dangers Of Infection
Viruses like Win 7 Security will infect your registry and other important system files. If the infection is not treated it can cause a complete collapse of your system.
Some Win 7 Security infections contain spyware and keyloggers which can be used to record sensitive data like passwords, credit card, bank account, and social security numbers. The longer you allow the infection to fester, the greater the chance of identity fraud.
How To Remove Infection Manually
Uninstall Win 7 Security Processes
Delete Win 7 Security Files
%Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Application Data\WRblt8464P
Remove Win 7 Security Registry Files
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “%1? %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “%1? %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “%1? %*
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “firefox.exe”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\safemode\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “firefox.exe” -safe-mode
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\IEXPLORE.EXE\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “iexplore.exe”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center “AntiVirusOverride” = “1?
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center “FirewallOverride” = “1?
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Warning! If Spyware Doctor is blocked by the virus then run your system in safe mode and try again. To do this reboot your system and tap F8 repeatedly as your computer starts up. Then run Spyware Doctor as normal. If this doesn’t work try renaming the Spyware Doctor EXE file.
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