I got the Security Tool Malware
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Feb 21, 2010 at 05:51 PM
xpcman Posts 19530 Registration date Wednesday October 8, 2008 Status Contributor Last seen June 15, 2019 - Feb 25, 2010 at 07:00 PM
xpcman Posts 19530 Registration date Wednesday October 8, 2008 Status Contributor Last seen June 15, 2019 - Feb 25, 2010 at 07:00 PM
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Feb 21, 2010 at 06:42 PM
Feb 21, 2010 at 06:42 PM
Hello,
1. Download Process Explorer and save it in C:\ folder.
Download link: http://live.sysinternals.com/procexp.exe
2. Rename procexp.exe to explorer.exe and double-click to run it.
3. Select Security Tool process from the list. Should be 4946550101.exe or similar and press "Delete" button to end the process.
4. Close Process Explorer and download MalwareBytes anti-malware:
https://www.2-spyware.com/review-malwarebytes-anti-malware.html
5. Rename mbam-setup.exe to explorer.exe and double-click to run it. Install, update and run MalwareBytes anti-malware. Then perform full computer scan and remove all found infections.
Good luck!
1. Download Process Explorer and save it in C:\ folder.
Download link: http://live.sysinternals.com/procexp.exe
2. Rename procexp.exe to explorer.exe and double-click to run it.
3. Select Security Tool process from the list. Should be 4946550101.exe or similar and press "Delete" button to end the process.
4. Close Process Explorer and download MalwareBytes anti-malware:
https://www.2-spyware.com/review-malwarebytes-anti-malware.html
5. Rename mbam-setup.exe to explorer.exe and double-click to run it. Install, update and run MalwareBytes anti-malware. Then perform full computer scan and remove all found infections.
Good luck!
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Feb 21, 2010 at 09:08 PM
Feb 21, 2010 at 09:08 PM
The renaming is done to outwit any virus. The virus file was not deleted by the restore. It's still there but has nothing to execute it. It would be nice to find and remove it.
In explorer you right click the file and then select "rename" and then over type the name. We choose "explorer.exe" because the virus WILL always allow that program to run.
I would still download a fresh copy of Malwarebytes to be extra sure you get the latest version.
Good Luck
In explorer you right click the file and then select "rename" and then over type the name. We choose "explorer.exe" because the virus WILL always allow that program to run.
I would still download a fresh copy of Malwarebytes to be extra sure you get the latest version.
Good Luck
Feb 21, 2010 at 07:04 PM
So what you are telling me is the Security Tool is still on my laptop even if it is not popping up any more?
If so what you sent me is a little complicated. I do not know how to rename something. Will you give me instruction for the "not so bright"? I am not familiar with too much pc stuff. Will I have to download Malwarebytes if I have already downloaded it yesterday?
Feb 25, 2010 at 06:26 PM
I downloaded the sysinternals like you said. It did not give me a chance to rename it I just downloaded it and it started running. I looked on the list but could not find Security Tool or anything just beginning with a number. I have downloaded 3 different anti spyware programs and not one could find anything.
When I got the Security Tool I was suspicious right away. I never registered the product.
What is your professional opinion? If you have any other advise I will need easy step by step instructions.
I am sorry to keep bothering you. For me this will really give me a sense of accomplishment if I can handle this without going to the pc repairman.
Feb 25, 2010 at 07:00 PM