FAKE XP SECURITY CENTER virus removal?
be1ieve1111 asked:
I have removed the virus, deleted all the registry entries and .dll files and have used multiple spyware removal softwares, including spydoctor, Rogueremover, etc. I am running windows 2000 Professional. The software has been removed but the icon still stays in the taskbar, and a left or right click on the baloon reinstalls the program. I want to know how to get rid of the taskbar icon.
Thanks Muckdoom (sp) it fixed the problem, others thanks for answering.
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I have removed the virus, deleted all the registry entries and .dll files and have used multiple spyware removal softwares, including spydoctor, Rogueremover, etc. I am running windows 2000 Professional. The software has been removed but the icon still stays in the taskbar, and a left or right click on the baloon reinstalls the program. I want to know how to get rid of the taskbar icon.
Thanks Muckdoom (sp) it fixed the problem, others thanks for answering.
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Tags: Dll Files, Virus Removal, Xp Security
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November 25th, 2008 at 2:24 am
Drag them to the recycle bin.
November 28th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Use Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware as it can be used for Windows 2000. This will remove the icon.
“XP SecurityCenter is a rogue anti-spyware program that displays fake results that can only be removed if you first purchase a license of the software. XP SecurityCenter is as much of a scam as a rogue program can be.”
Scroll down to “Automated Removal Instructions for XP SecurityCenter using Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware:” and it’s free to use.
November 30th, 2008 at 9:30 am
Hi, this is a rogue antivirus program.
It pretends to be fake XP security center, because most people have windows XP. And they are idiots.
And by the way, if you cant download these you will have to buy a usb flash drive and have a friends computer.
P.S. Unplug your internet when you have the programs downloaded to prevent more spyware from downloading.
Download SmitFraud Fix….
Put it onto your desktop and run it.
If it does not run from your desktop, move it into the C:\ Drive and run it from there.
(Go to run and put in C:\ and drag it and run it from there.)
Once you have it running,…
* Double-click SmitfraudFix.exe
* Select 1 and hit Enter to create a report of the infected files. The report can be found at the root of the system drive, usually at C:\rapport.txt
Now to clean….
* Reboot your computer in Safe Mode (before the Windows icon appears, tap the F8 key continually)
* Double-click SmitfraudFix.exe
* Select 2 and hit Enter to delete infect files.
* You will be prompted: Do you want to clean the registry ? answer Y (yes) and hit Enter in order to remove the Desktop background and clean registry keys associated with the infection.
* The tool will now check if wininet.dll is infected. You may be prompted to replace the infected file (if found): Replace infected file ? answer Y (yes) and hit Enter to restore a clean file.
* A reboot may be needed to finish the cleaning process. The report can be found at the root of the system drive, usually at C:\rapport.txt
Also, process.exe is detected by some antivirus programs (AntiVir, Dr.Web, Kaspersky) as a “RiskTool”. It is not a virus, but a program used to stop system processes. Antivirus programs cannot distinguish between “good” and “malicious” use of such programs, therefore they may alert the user, so ignore the warnings and let the program continue.
Your computer shall be cleaned by now, but time to get some other antivirus programs so it doesn’t happen again.
Keep SmitFraudFix just encase.
You’re going to want firefox if you dont have it already.
It’s so much better than internet explorer, safer and faster.
Ad-Aware. Detects most viruses I guess….
SpyBot S&D, will detect alot of rogue antivirus programs, spyware junk..
And a regular antivirus program. Free, and is really good.
And just encase you want regular protection..
All of this stuff is free.
Hope this helped you clean out your computer.
November 30th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
i think you can remove it manually using this removal instructions
December 1st, 2008 at 2:54 am
and also file a complaint at the internet crime complaint center