Windows Security System 2010 is a rogue security software application which is related to Vista Antispyware 2010, and which, like its relative, tries to trick users into purchasing its license by using scare tactics. Windows Security System 2010 reaches the user’s system via Trojans that get downloaded from fake malicious websites which claim to have security scanners. Once installed, Windows Security System 2010 disables any security applications that the user may have already installed on the system, and proceeds to load at startup. It then performs fake security scans on the system, returning false results that claim that the computer is severely infected with malicious software. It also displays a large number of fake pop-ups from the Windows taskbar, which warn the user of potential ‘threats’ to the computer. Meanwhile, Windows Security System 2010 constantly requests the user to purchase the ‘full’ version of the software, claiming that the currently installed ‘trial’ version of Windows Security System 2010 is insufficient to completely clean the system. It is important to remember that Windows Security System 2010 is merely a fake application which cannot scan your system in any form, be it the ‘trial’ version or the ‘full’ version.
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As soon as you find a copy of this malicious program on your system, you should take steps to immediately remove Windows Security System 2010. For Windows Security System 2010 removal, it is necessary to stop processes, delete files and folders and remove registry entries.
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Windows Security System 2010 Manual Removal Procedures
The first step you need to take in order to remove Windows Security System 2010 is to stop the following process:
- ave.exe
The next step in Windows Security System 2010 removal is to delete the following file:
- ave.exe
After the above steps have been completed, Windows Security System 2010 should be disabled. However, due to the fact that Windows Security System 2010 is in most cases installed with the help of auxiliary malicious software it is recommended to scan the entire PC using legitimate antivirus such as Spyware Doctor with Antivirus.
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Windows Security System 2010 Registry Removal Procedures
Removing files and folders is not enough to ensure complete Windows Security System 2010 removal. To completely remove Windows Security System 2010, you need to delete the following keys and settings from the Windows Registry:
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command "(D
efault)" = "av.exe" /START "%1? %* - 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"
Now you have successfully removed Windows Security System 2010 from your computer.
Windows Security System 2010 Directories:
- None
Conclusion
It is not recommended for inexperienced users to attempt to remove Windows Security System 2010, as any mistake on your part could cause damage to the operating system. Therefore inexperienced users are advised to use an online repair service such as www.pcninja.com or legitimate antivirus software such as Spyware Doctor with Antivirus to completely and safely delete Windows Security System 2010.
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