Win 7 Smart Security 2010 Rogue Anti-Spyware - removal guide

Win 7 Smart Security 2010

Created: 2010-04-07 03:41:42 Author: Ignas B.

Information about Win 7 Smart Security 2010

Win 7 Smart Security 2010 is a rogue security application that uses false scan results to make you think your computer is infected. When installed, Win7 Smart Security 2010 will be configured to start automatically when you logon into Windows. Once active, it will perform a scan and then state that your computer is infected with numerous infections that you cannot remove unless you purchase the program. These infections are all false and are only being shown to scare you into purchasing the program.

While the program is running you will also be shown fake security alerts from your Windows taskbar. These alerts will state that your computer is infected or under attack and that you should register Win 7 Smart Security 2010 in order to protect yourself. You will also be shown a fake Windows Security Center window that will state your computer is not protected and that you should purchase Win 7 Smart Security 2010 to ensure full system protection. This is just another method used to trick you into purchasing the program.

It goes without saying that this program is designed for one purpose - to make you pay for a full version of the program. If you are infected with this malware, it is strongly advised that you do not purchase it and instead use the free removal guide below.

Win 7 Smart Security 2010 Facts

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Win 7 Smart Security 2010 pretends to increase security of your PC
Win 7 Smart Security 2010 free version will show popups, alerts and fake results to convince you to pay
Win 7 Smart Security 2010 creators will not deliver license keys upon paying or the full version will not be functional
Win 7 Smart Security 2010 might be used to download and advertise other malicious software
Win 7 Smart Security 2010 might disable some of your PCs or its programs functions

Manual Win 7 Smart Security 2010 removal instructions

Note: Manual removal of parasite Win 7 Smart Security 2010 is tedious and dangerous task if done incorectly. Stoping and deleting incorrect executables and DLLs, deleting registry entries might harm your PC. Thus we recommend using Spyware Doctor of PCTools for automatical scan and removal of computer parasites, or another reputable spyware remover.

1

Kill malicious Processes:

How to kill malicious processes

av.exe
ave.exe

2

Remove malicious Registery entries:

How to remove malicious registry entries

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\av.exe" /START "%1" %*
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\av.exe" /START "%1" %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\av.exe" /START "%1" %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\av.exe" /START "%1" %*
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\av.exe" /START "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\safemode\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\av.exe" /START "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -safe-mode
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\IEXPLORE.EXE\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\av.exe" /START "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\ave.exe" /START "%1" %*
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\ave.exe" /START "%1" %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\ave.exe" /START "%1" %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\ave.exe" /START "%1" %*
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\ave.exe" /START "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\safemode\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\ave.exe" /START "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -safe-mode
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\IEXPLORE.EXE\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\ave.exe" /START "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center "AntiVirusOverride" = "1"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center "FirewallOverride" = "1"

3

Remove harmful Files:

How to remove harmful files

av.exe
ave.exe

4

Scan your System:

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