Internet Security 2012 is from a long line of other malware client including Privacy Protection, Security Protection, Malware Protection, Spyware Protection, Advanced Security Tool 2010, Security Central, Home Personal Antivirus, XP Deluxe Protector, Win PC Antivirus, Win PC Defender. It basically goes back 4-5 years. Every few months a new version of this rouge is released under a new name
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1. Internet Security 2012 Removal Guide
2. Software and Services to help you remove Internet Security 2012
What is Internet Security 2012?
Internet Security 2012 is fake security software. At first glance it may fool you as the Graphic User Interface is not bad looking. It will give off false error messages and false scan results in an effort to scare the user into purchasing the product. This is how these crooks make money. They exploit a users fear to force them to purchase the client.
How Did I get infected with Internet Security 2012?
Internet Security 2012 can be installed on a computer in several different ways. It's not uncommon to have the actual computer user install the virus. This happens when a malisious site promtps the person to install some software saying it is a security update or video codec. People who do not have a good antivirus client installed may also get infected by what is known as a drive by download. This happens when a user visits a malisious or hacked website and code is injected into their browser to exploit a hole. The software is then executed and installed on the computer and next thing you know you are infected with Internet Security 2012
What is Internet Security 2012 Doing to My Computer Right Now?
Internet Security 2012 does not harm person files on the computer from our testing. It will also not be attacking social profiles or stealing bank user names and passwords. The sole purpose of this program is to block other programs from running and to show bogus error messages to trick the user into making a purchase of the program.
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Follow the below manual guide as it shows you how to remove Internet Security 2012. We also found the serial Y86REW-T75FD5-U9VBF4A . You can use this serial to register the product. Once that is done it makes this threat much easier to remove. Be sure to scan your computer with an antivirus client like Spyware Doctor with Antivirus once that is done. If you need expert help we highly recommend the remote computer repair experts at pcninja.com
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Internet Security 2012 Manual Removal Procedures
The first step you must take in order to remove Internet Security 2012 is to stop the following process. Watch the video for guidance.
- [random-name].exe ( Example is vdfg5ygvw34.exe ) Your file trace will be named different.
To Stop this process you can
A. Browse to the file location shown below and re-name the file first and then restart your computer. Then browse to that file location again and delete the file.
B. Boot into Safe Mode and delete the file
C: Log-into another users account and see if you can delete the file.
D: Start the Task Manager the very second you login and terminate the process that way.
Patch to the File:
Windows XP:
- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\
- New Path C:\Documents and Settings\USER NAME\Local Settings\Application Data
Windows Vista/7:
- New Path C:\Users\USER NAME\AppData\
The next step in Internet Security 2012 removal is to delete the following file:
Windows XP:
- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\vdfg5ygvw34.exe *Example
- New Path C:\Documents and Settings\USER NAME\Local Settings\Application Data
Windows Vista/7:
- New Path C:\Users\USER NAME\AppData\vdfg5ygvw34.exe *Example
Once you have deleted the above executable, Internet Security 2012 will no longer be running. At this time you need to run a full virus scan. RUN THE SCAN!. We recommend wither Spyware Doctor with Antivirus. You need to ensure no other viruses are on your computer. So many people skip this very simple step. Take an extra few mintues and ensure you have all the viruses removed.
If you find this threat too hard to remove yourself and need an expert we recommend www.pcninja.com . They charge far less than others and are great at what they do.
Internet Security 2012 Registry Removal Procedures
There simply is no need to edit the registry manually. It's risky and just not worth it. we recommend you use antivirus software and run a full virus scan or a registry cleaner.
Internet Security 2012 Directories:
XP
- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\[random]
- New Path C:\Documents and Settings\USER NAME\Local Settings\Application Data
Windows 7 / Windows Vista
- C:\ProgramData\[random characters ]\
- New Path C:\Users\USER NAME\AppData\L
- C:\ProgramData\[random characters]\
Conclusion
Like the other varients of Internet Security, this threat can be a little hard to remove. Your main focus should be on stopping the main executable from running. Once this is done it's down hill from there. If you are not comfortable removing this virus your self you have many options out there. Using Spyware Doctor with Antivirus can be a big help. You may need to boot into safe mode with networking in order to install and run the program. Other services like www.pcninja.com are available as well. These experts based in California can remote into your computer and fully remove all viruses and spyware on the system.
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