Windows 7 Internet Security 2010 Removal
Windows 7 Internet Security 2010 is a relative of the newer batch of fake anti-spyware programs to which well-known rogue programs such as Win 7 Antispyware and XP Internet Security 2010 belong. However, it uses the age-old tactic of trying to scare the user into buying a license for the software. Windows 7 Internet Security 2010 reaches user systems via Trojan viruses that enter the system via dangerous websites. Manual download of this software is also possible, as online advertisers promote it heavily. Once installed, Windows 7 Internet Security 2010 will perform fake scans of the system and come up with a myriad of reports stating that the system is heavily infected with viruses. It also generates fake pop-ups from the Windows taskbar stating that the computer is under threat. Windows 7 Internet Security 2010 will also claim that the currently installed ‘trial’ version of the software is inadequate to remove the false ‘threats’ and advise the user to purchase the ‘full’ version of Windows 7 Internet Security 2010. It is important to remember that no version of Windows 7 Internet Security 2010 is capable of scanning and cleaning a computer system as it is a fake program.
Windows 7 Internet Security 2010 removal involves the killing of processes, deletion of files and folders and the removal of registry entries.
File Removal Procedures
The first step in Windows 7 Internet Security 2010 removal is to stop the following process:
av.exe
Next, it is necessary to delete the following files and folders:
%Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Application Data\av.exe
%Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Application Data\WRblt8464P
Once these two steps have been completed, Windows 7 Internet Security 2010 no longer resides on your hard disk.
Registry Removal Procedures
After deleting files that belong to Windows 7 Internet Security 2010, you must delete the following keys and settings from the registry:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “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?
Once you have removed these registry keys and settings, Windows 7 Internet Security 2010 removal is complete.
Conclusion
Manual Windows 7 Internet Security 2010 removal should not be attempted by inexperienced users as any mistake made due to inexperience could cause damage to the system. Inexperienced users are advised to use a web-based virus scanning/ cleaning service such as www.onlinecomputerrepair.org or legitimate antivirus software such as Spyware Doctor with Antivirus.
Windows 7 Internet Security 2010 is a relative of the newer batch of fake anti-spyware programs to which well-known rogue programs such as Win 7 Antispyware and XP Internet Security 2010 belong. However, it uses the age-old tactic of trying to scare the user into buying a license for the software. Windows 7 Internet Security 2010 reaches user systems via Trojan viruses that enter the system via dangerous websites. Manual download of this software is also possible, as online advertisers promote it heavily. Once installed, Windows 7 Internet Security 2010 will perform fake scans of the system and come up with a myriad of reports stating that the system is heavily infected with viruses. It also generates fake pop-ups from the Windows taskbar stating that the computer is under threat. Windows 7 Internet Security 2010 will also claim that the currently installed ‘trial’ version of the software is inadequate to remove the false ‘threats’ and advise the user to purchase the ‘full’ version of Windows 7 Internet Security 2010. It is important to remember that no version of Windows 7 Internet Security 2010 is capable of scanning and cleaning a computer system as it is a fake program.
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