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What is Internet Security Essentials, How to remove Internet Security Essentials

Monday, February 21st, 2011

Internet Security Essentials is a harmful program.

remove It is a fake security program, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Internet Security Essentials associated files and folders:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\da1933\AB120_121.exe
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Internet Security Essentials
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Internet Security Essentials\cookies.sqlite
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Internet Security Essentials.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Internet Security Essentials.lnk
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Internet Security Essentials\Instructions.ini
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Internet Security Essentials.lnk
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Internet Security Essentials.lnk

Internet Security Essentials associated registry keys and values:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | Internet Security Essentials

Core filename: AB120_121.exe
Command: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\da1933\AB120_121.exe
HijackThis shows Internet Security Essentials:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [Internet Security Essentials] “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\da2933\AB120_121.exe” /s /d

Description: rogue antispyware program

How to remove: use the Internet Security Essentials removal guide or the steps below.

1. Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

2. Reset proxy settings of your browser (this malware hijacked them) by doing: run Internet Explorer, Click Tools -> Internet Options. Select Connections Tab and click to Lan Settings button. Uncheck “Use a proxy server” box. Click OK and click OK again.

3. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Install, perform a scan and let it remove what it found. Reboot afterwards (important).

4. Download OTM by OldTimer from here and save to your desktop.
Run OTM, copy,then paste the following text in “Paste Instructions for Items to be Moved” window (under the yellow bar):

:Commands
[emptytemp]
[resethosts]

Click the red Moveit! button. Close OTM.

What is Windows User Satellite, How to remove Windows User Satellite

Thursday, February 17th, 2011

Windows User Satellite is a harmful program.

remove It is a fake security program, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Windows User Satellite associated files and folders:

%AppData%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe

Windows User Satellite associated registry keys and values:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon | Shell = “%AppData%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe”

Core filename: [RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe
Description: Windows User Satellite is a fake antivirus program that installed through the use of trojans without user knowledge and permission. When is started, it will perform a fake scan and state that your computer is infected with viruses, spyware and malware. Moreover, Windows User Satellite will display numerous fake security alerts and block legitimate and trustful applications used on your computer. In order to cure your PC, the program will suggest you to purchase its full version. Most important, do not pay for the fake software! Instead, follow the removal guide below to remove Windows User Satellite from your computer for free using legitimate free antimalware software.

How to remove: use the Windows User Satellite removal instructions.

What is AntiVira Av, How to remove AntiVira Av

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

AntiVira Av is a harmful program.

remove It is a fake security program, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

AntiVira Av associated files and folders:

%Temp%\{RANDOM}\
%Temp%\{RANDOM}\{RANDOM}.exe

AntiVira Av associated registry keys and values:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\PhishingFilter | “Enabled” = “0″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings | “ProxyOverride” = “”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings | “ProxyServer” = “http=127.0.0.1:11215″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings | “ProxyEnable” = “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | {RANDOM}
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | {RANDOM}

Core filename: {RANDOM}.exe
Command: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\{RANDOM}\{RANDOM}.exe
HijackThis shows AntiVira Av:

O4 – HKCU\..\RunOnce: [{RANDOM}] C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\{RANDOM}\{RANDOM}.exe

Description: AntiVira Av is a fake antivirus program that installed through the use of trojans without user knowledge and permission. When is started, it will perform a fake scan and state that your computer is infected with viruses, spyware and malware. Moreover, AntiVira Av will display numerous fake security alerts and block all the legitimate and trustful applications used on your computer. In order to cure your PC, the program will suggest you to purchase its full version. Most important, do not pay for the fake software! Instead, follow the removal guide below to remove AntiVira Av from your computer for free using legitimate free antimalware software.

How to remove: use the AntiVira Av removal instructions or the steps below.

1. Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.
2. Reset proxy settings of your browser (this malware hijacked them) by doing: run Internet Explorer, Click Tools -> Internet Options. Select Connections Tab and click to Lan Settings button. Uncheck “Use a proxy server” box. Click OK and click OK again.
3. Download HijackThis from here and save it to your desktop.
4. Run HijackThis. Click to Scan button. After HijackThis completes the system scan, check the box to the left of the following items:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [{RANDOM}] %Temp%\{RANDOM}.exe

Please be very careful, do NOT check any other boxes! Next, click on Fix checked on the bottom left side of the HijackThis screen. Close HijackThis.
5. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Install, perform a scan and let it remove what it found. Reboot afterwards (important).

What is Antivirus.NET, How to remove Antivirus .NET

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

Antivirus .NET is a harmful program.

remove It is a fake security program, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Antivirus .NET associated files and folders:

%Temp%\{RANDOM}\
%Temp%\{RANDOM}\{RANDOM}.exe

Antivirus .NET associated registry keys and values:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\PhishingFilter | “Enabled” = “0″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings | “ProxyOverride” = “”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings | “ProxyServer” = “http=127.0.0.1:30215″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings | “ProxyEnable” = “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | {RANDOM}
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | {RANDOM}

Core filename: {RANDOM}.exe
Command: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\{RANDOM}\{RANDOM}.exe
HijackThis shows Antivirus .NET:

O4 – HKCU\..\RunOnce: [{RANDOM}] C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\{RANDOM}\{RANDOM}.exe

Description: Antivirus .NET is a fake antivirus program that installed through the use of trojans without user knowledge and permission. When is started, it will perform a fake scan and state that your computer is infected with viruses, spyware and malware. Moreover, Antivirus.NET will display numerous fake security alerts and block all the legitimate and trustful applications used on your computer. In order to cure your PC, the program will suggest you to purchase its full version. Most important, do not pay for the fake software! Instead, follow the removal guide below to remove Antivirus .NET from your computer for free using legitimate free antimalware software.

How to remove: use the Antivirus .NET removal instructions or the steps below.

1. Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.
2. Reset proxy settings of your browser (this malware hijacked them) by doing: run Internet Explorer, Click Tools -> Internet Options. Select Connections Tab and click to Lan Settings button. Uncheck “Use a proxy server” box. Click OK and click OK again.
3. Download HijackThis from here and save it to your desktop.
4. Run HijackThis. Click to Scan button. After HijackThis completes the system scan, check the box to the left of the following items:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [{RANDOM}] %Temp%\{RANDOM}.exe

Please be very careful, do NOT check any other boxes! Next, click on Fix checked on the bottom left side of the HijackThis screen. Close HijackThis.
5. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Install, perform a scan and let it remove what it found. Reboot afterwards (important).

What is WindowsScan, How to remove Windows Scan

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

Windows Scan is a harmful program.

remove It is a malicious program, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Windows Scan associated files and folders:

%Temp%\{RANDOM}.exe
%AllUsersProfile%\{RANDOM}
%AllUsersProfile%\{RANDOM}.dat
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Windows Scan.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Scan
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Scan\Windows Scan.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Defragmenter\Defragmenter.lnk

Windows Scan associated registry keys and values:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | {RANDOM}

Core filename: {RANDOM}.exe
Command: %AllUsersProfile%\{RANDOM}.exe
HijackThis shows WindowsScan:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [{RANDOM}] %Temp%\{RANDOM}.exe

Description: Windows Scan is a fake hard disk drive defragmenter software.Once installed, it will display false information and fake critical alerts on the computer. Moreover, it will perform a fake scan and state that the system has some serious problems, such critical errors in Windows registry, hard drive is missing or unreadable. Windows Scan will also blocks all the legitimate and trustful applications used on your PC. In order to repair the entire system, the program will suggest you to purchase its full version. Do not be scared into purchasing the bogus software! You should remove Windows Scan malware from your computer as soon as possible.

How to remove: use the Windows Scan malware removal guide.

What is MemoryOptimizer, How to remove Memory Optimizer

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

Memory Optimizer is a harmful program.

remove It is a malicious program, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Memory Optimizer associated files and folders:

%Temp%\{RANDOM}.exe
%Temp%\{RANDOM}
%Temp%\{RANDOM}.dat
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Memory Optimizer.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Memory Optimizer
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Memory Optimizer\Memory Optimizer.lnk

Memory Optimizer associated registry keys and values:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | {RANDOM}

Core filename: {RANDOM}.exe
Command: %Temp%\{RANDOM}.exe
HijackThis shows Memory Optimizer:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [{RANDOM}] %Temp%\{RANDOM}.exe

Description: Memory Optimizer is a computer optimization software.Once installed, it will display false information and fake critical alerts on the computer. Moreover, it will perform a fake scan and state that the system has some serious problems, such critical errors in Windows registry, hard drive is missing or unreadable. MemoryOptimizer will also blocks all the legitimate and trustful applications used on your PC. In order to repair the entire system, the program will suggest you to purchase its full version. Do not be scared into purchasing the bogus software! You should remove Memory Optimizer malware from your computer as soon as possible.

How to remove: use the Memory Optimizer malware removal guide.

What is AntiVirus_System_2011 exe, How to remove AntiVirus_System_2011.exe

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

This is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: AntiVirus_System_2011
Filename: AntiVirus_System_2011.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | AntiVirus System 2011

Command: C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\AntiVirus System 2011\AntiVirus_System_2011.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [AntiVirus System 2011] “C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\AntiVirus System 2011\AntiVirus_System_2011.exe” /STARTUP

DDS Line:

uRun: [AntiVirus System 2011] C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\AntiVirus System 2011\AntiVirus_System_2011.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“AntiVirus System 2011″=C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\AntiVirus System 2011\AntiVirus_System_2011.exe

Description: core component of fake antivirus program named AntiVirus System 2011.

How to remove: use the AntiVirus System 2011 removal instructions.

What is HDDFix, How to remove HDD Fix

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

HDD Fix is a harmful program.

remove It is a malicious program, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

HDD Fix associated files and folders:

%Temp%\{RANDOM}.exe
%Temp%\{RANDOM}
%Temp%\{RANDOM}.dat
%UserProfile%\Desktop\HDD Fix.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\HDD Fix
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\HDD Fix\HDD Fix.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\HDD Fix\HDD Fix.lnk

HDD Fix associated registry keys and values:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | {RANDOM}

Core filename: {RANDOM}.exe
Command: %Temp%\{RANDOM}.exe
HijackThis shows HDD Fix:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [{RANDOM}] %Temp%\{RANDOM}.exe

Description: HDD Fix is a fake computer optimization software that display false information and fake critical alerts on the computer. Moreover, it will perform a fake scan and state that the system has some serious problems, such critical errors in Windows registry, hard drive is missing or unreadable. HDDFix will also blocks all the legitimate and trustful applications used on your computer. In order to repair the entire system, the program will prompt you to purchase its full version. Do not be scared into purchasing the bogus software! You should remove HDD Fix from your computer as soon as possible.

How to remove: use the HDD Fix removal.

What is palladium.exe, How to remove palladium.exe

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

palladium.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: palladium
Filename: palladium.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon | “Shell” = “%AppData%\palladium.exe”

Command: %AppData%\palladium.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Winlogon->Shell
Description: core component of Palladium Pro. Palladium Pro is a fake security program (rogue antispyware).

How to remove: use the fake Palladium Pro removal instructions.

What is QuickDefrag, How to remove Quick Defrag

Sunday, January 2nd, 2011

Quick Defrag is a harmful program.

remove It is a malicious program, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Quick Defrag associated files and folders:

%Temp%\{RANDOM}.exe
%Temp%\{RANDOM}
%Temp%\{RANDOM}.dat
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Quick Defrag.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Quick Defrag
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Quick Defrag\Quick Defrag.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Quick Defrag\Quick Defrag.lnk

Quick Defrag associated registry keys and values:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | {RANDOM}

Core filename: {RANDOM}.exe
Command: %Temp%\{RANDOM}.exe
HijackThis shows Quick Defrag:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [{RANDOM}] %Temp%\{RANDOM}.exe

Description: Quick Defrag is a malicious program that pretends to be a computer optimization software. The rogue is installed via trojans without user knowledge and permission. Once started, it will report false information and display fake alerts on the computer. The rogue will perform a fake scan and state that your computer has some serious problems such critical errors in Windows registry, hard drive is missing or unreadable. Moreover, QuickDefrag will blocks all the legitimate and trustful applications used on your PC. In order to repair the entire system, the program will suggest you to purchase its full version. Most important, do not pay for the fake software! Instead, follow the removal guide below to remove Quick Defrag from your computer for free using legitimate free antimalware software.

How to remove: use the Quick Defrag removal instructions or the steps below.

1. Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

2. Download OTM by OldTimer from here and save to your desktop. Run OTM, copy,then paste the following text in “Paste Instructions for Items to be Moved” window (under the yellow bar):

:Commands
[emptytemp]
[Reboot]

Click the red Moveit! button. If you are asked to reboot the machine choose Yes. When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you.

3. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Install, perform a scan and let it remove what it found. Reboot afterwards (important).