What is Win 7 Security 2012?
Win 7 Security 2012 is a multi-rouge malware program. This client goes by several different names. It just depends on the operating system you are running. XP Anti-Spyware, XP Home Security 2012, XP Anti-Virus 2012 and XP Security 2012 as well as Win 7 Anti-Spyware, Win 7 Home Security 2012, Win 7 Anti-Virus 2012 are the other names this client may go by.
This Win 7 Security 2012 Removal Guide Contains
1. A Manual Win 7 Security 2012 Guide with plenty of Tips
2. A Video showing you how to Re-set Your Web browser
3. A Working Win 7 Security 2012 Video
How Did I get infected with Win 7 Security 2012?
While most users get tricked into installing malware clients, I found this rouge installed for us through malicious code injected onto a website. I did not have to install anything. It auto installed while doing some live malware searching. In most cases users would be protected from malware like Win 7 Security 2012 if they had a good anti-virus client like Spyware Doctor with Antivirus.
What is Win 7 Security 2012 Doing to My Computer Right Now?
This client seemed to block access to other websites while it was running. Once we disabled the Win 7 Security 2012 file I was able to surf the web just fine. It also disassociated executables from running on our first test computer. To stop this we had to re-associated .exe program in the registry. You will most likely not be able to install or run any antivirus client till you follow the manual Win 7 Security 2012 guide below.
It's important to note that the warnings this client gives off are all false. The warnings may say you are being hacked and that a keylogger is installed but it's simply not true. It's all part of the scam to trick you into making a purchase of this client.
Win 7 Security 2012
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What Do I Do To Remove Win 7 Security 2012?
We show you how to remove Win 6 Security 2012 in or manual guide below. We have also included a few videos to help you out. You have other options as well such as using antivirus software and a computer repair company to remove this threat for you.
Automatic Win 7 Security 2012 Removal
Online Win 7 Security 2012 Removal Service
Win 7 Security 2012 Removal Video for Windows 7 and Vista. Works for XP as well but you will need to use the manual guide to locate the file paths.
Win 7 Security 2012 Manual Removal Procedures
If you can not run .exe programs you should first run this Fix exe associations for windows 7 file. This program is shown in the video above and will restore the .exe associations.
You need to first stop and kill off the main executable program that is running this malware.
- sdw.exe ( This file name will mutate and change over time. Expect your file name to be different )
Know File Path Locations
XP
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C:\Documents and Settings\[Username]\Application Data\
C:\Documents and Settings\YOUR USER NAME\ApplicationData\Local\Temp\
Vista / Windows 7: One of the below
- c:\users\[username]\AppData\local\
To Stop this process you can
A. You can use the above folder paths to find this file. It should be hiding in one of them. You may need to show hidden files and folders. If that is the case you can read this guide http://www.removevirus.org/show-hidden-files-and-folders. Once you are in the folder you can sort the files by date. This helps to reduce the possibilities down to like 2-3 files. From there pick the date you became infected and re-name the file then re-boot and delete the file the next time you log-in.
B. Boot into Safe Mode and delete the file. Same as the above but only the process should not be running so you can just delete it.
C: Use the Task Manager to find the location of the file and re-name it then delete after re-boot. Most people will have this disabled and not working. However some users can use it the very second you log into the operating system. You have about 10 seconds to locate the file before the Task Manager will close.
D: Log-into another users account and see if you can delete the file.
E: Start the Task Manager the very second you login and terminate the process that way.
The next step in Win 7 Security 2012 removal is to delete the following file. You NEED to re-boot your computer first if you re-named the file as you can not remove a file that is running.
If you are unable to find the Executable you need to delete then you should boot into safe mode with Networking and install the Spyware Doctor with Antivirus Client and run a full scan.
KNOWN LOCATIONS OF THIS VIRUS
XP
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C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\local\
Vista / Windows 7:
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c:\users\[username]\AppData\local\
Be sure to run a full virus scan once you are done. This ensures you have gotten all the virus traces and that you have no other malware on your computer.
If you find this threat too hard to remove yourself and need an expert we recommend this remote computer repair. They charge far less than others and are great at what they do.
Win 7 Security 2012 Registry Removal Procedures
Editing the Windows Registry is not recommended for most users. One little slip and you can kiss your operating system good by. It's better to just let antivirus software repair and edit the registry. You may also want to consider using the PC Health Advisor Trial Here to clean out the registry and scan for other malware.
There are keys that need to be changed due to Win 7 Security 2012 changing .exe associated settings. Because there are many that need to be changed I recommend you use the exe-fix-for-win-7. You only need to use this if you can not run .exe files.
Win 7 Security 2012 Directories:
XP
- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Win 7 Security 2012
Windows 7 / Windows Vista
- %AppData%\Win 7 Security 2012
%StartMenu%\Programs\Win 7 Security 2012
Conclusion
Win 7 Security 2012 has it's challenges. It blocks executables and many websites while the program is running so this makes it very hard to stop. The best thing to do is find the file and re-name it and then re-boot your computer and delete it. You may also have some luck using the System Restore to send your computer back in time to when it was not infected. We do recommend you run a full virus scan using Spyware Doctor with Antivirus and if you have troubles removing this virus from your computer and need a true expert we recommend PC Ninja
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Great article
Thank you again (have helped me remove several virus’ in the past year)
Merry Christmas!
i never comment, but this a was rrticleeally helpful, thank you very much.
i hated so much that virus, sorry for my bad english.
bye 🙂
the .exe fix doesn’t work for me. it just comes opens under notepad. any suggestions
right click, then merge
I’ve been attacked by this virus numerous times and in slightly different forms. Looks like it happens every time I visit a particular site with Fire Fox. Appears that there is currently no trace of this virus in my system but I have a sneaking suspicion that it’s still got a hold of FireFox and it’s able to reinsert itself. Today it was able to kill all .EXEs which it never was able to do before. Running Malware antibytes, Hitman Pro & MIcrosoft S.E. on Win 7 64 bit.
I would recommend you simply purchase real antivirus protection instead of using free programs. It solves the issue of not finding the virus and offer you real up front and live protection.
I did this, it worked, and now whenever I try to open any program, it makes me choose a program to open it with. When I select the only option (Internet Explorer), it takes me to a “view downloads” screen. When I click run, it takes me right back to the “open with” page. I can still get on the Internet by right clicking and clicking on my most viewed sites, but I have the feeling my computer is still messed up. Please help.
Please read the guide again. The file assosiation fix is in the guide already.
Ok, I didn’t see that. Thanks so much.
Hi, I couldn’t find the file since there were many from that date. and the virus shut down my laptop. everytime i try to turn it back on, it turns it back off. Help??? :s
Ok so i think i killed the virus…but problem is that even with the exe win 7 file it won’t let me back on the internet. my Google Chrome and IE wont open no matter which angle i approach it. help would appreciated! 🙂
define won’t open. To me it means when you attempt to open the program nothing happens. You should be getting at least an error message or something should be happening. Please provide exact details of what is happening when you double click chrome and IE
Sorry, My IE is working now, but not my Chrome. It doesnt pop an error. it pops a box that says this: “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer? shows Chrome Details like publisher and file origin. then you must select YES or NO. and even if i select YES, the browser does not appear.
To confirm it is a exe. problem, i went into my pictures to try to pull 1 up, but I get the ERROR: Sever execution Failed.
Thanks for your help Sir!
Easiest thing is to try a system restore. Just type restore into the run command. basically hit the Windows button on the bottom left and that first line you type restore. You should then see System Restore above. Select that and go back a week or so. This should undo whatever damage was done. If that does not work for you run the .exe fix in the first paragraph of the manual guide to see if that works for you. It should. Post back an update. You can also Google “fix exe not opening Vista” for a patch. I’m guessing it’s a registry change.
thanks for all your help! I managed to fix everything. problem with system restore was that it would say that my DISK is damaged or something along the lines. that was the first thing i tried to do when i received the virus. I appreciate your assistance!
I am running windows vista. Ok, big problem here, I tried locating the file in appdata<local and I could not find it. Then, I tried running firefox and IE and both wouldn't work, so I tried resetting my IE settings, and still no work. Right now Im running my .exe programs on a different user, how can I remove the program as a different user on my computer? Help would be appreciated.
Well, um…ok disregard that. I am running windows vista. Ok, big problem here, I tried locating the file in appdata<local. It seems like all my exe files aren;t working, as you mentioned. And I tried resetting IE and it would not work. I was wondering, how could I disable this program as a different user. I am currently running on Windows Vista. Help would be appreciated
Copy and past in the exact file path so I can ensure you are looking in the correct folder. Have you attempted to boot into safemode with networking and installing the SDA client and running a scan? If not I would also try that. Should help to locate the exact folder path were the threat is.
Yes, thank you so so so much. Here is what I did. I went appdata and local, then I found it, the logo had been changed so that is probably why I couldn’t locate it before. It was something like mke, anyways I stopped the process on tskmgr and ran malwarebytes, in the end, it got the job done. Once again, thank you very much!
thanks guys, had a little problem trying to get the exe fix because i couldnt run anything but a simple web-link got me to it
cheers again
i followed your steps on you tube but i am still having trouble opening normal programs on my computer such as Skype, steam ,etc what should i do?
Hi,
This virus attacked me today. Have deleted all files. But whenever I try to open internet explorer , another window appears, its asking me choose the program you want to use to open this file. How will I open internet to install anti spyware doctor.
Please I need help.
Thank you so much.
In TEMP folder there are also 3 subfolders and 16 files, tried to delete these but i can’tt says The action cant be completed because the file is open in Vaio gate. What does this mean? ive no knowledge in computer . Please help.
You can not delete files while they are in use. Either re-name the file or boot into safe mode and delete them there. As you are not an experienced computer user I highly recommend you purchase and antivirus client to protect your computer and remove any virus threats you have on your system
You the reg fix in the guide. We already addressed this.
I have the same question as Kirsty. And I don’t understand what “you the reg fix in the guide” means. Please help!
from the guide “Win 7 Security 2012 Manual Removal Procedures
If you can not run .exe programs you should first run this Fix exe associations for windows 7 file. This program is shown in the video above and will restore the .exe associations.”
Thank you!
Thank you so much this tutorial and website is a lifesaver. Thank you so much, geek squad gots nothing on you guys.