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How to Remove Win 7 Internet Security 2012

Win 7 Internet Security 2012 s a false security client. This kind of virus is known as malware. Once infected users will see contant error messages and warning messages about their computer being infected with a virus. The scan results and warnings are false and purposely misleadin. The goal from the makers is to scam users out of their money by getting them to purchase the client.

This guide covers How to Remove Win 7 Internet Security 2012

What are my options on how to remove Win 7 Internet Security 2012?

Easiest Removal Option:

Remote Repair: Paying an expert to remove this threat is always the easiest option. It’s also the most expensive. PCTechGuide.com has reviewed several remote computer repair companies and we recommend http://www.pcninja.com . This is a small computer repair company (Two brick and mortar stores in California ). Some companies tend to deliver better customer service. This company has fully trained and experienced people in California doing all repairs. The cost for most virus removal services is around $99 USD.

Software Option:

Antivirus Clients: Anti-Virus software was developed to remove these exact kind of threats. Most people who get infected with malware get infected from having no protection or from using a free client that offered no real up front protection. It’s important to secure your computer so know one gains access to it and to protect your identity online. PCTechGuide.com has reviewed hundreds of software vendors over the years. You can read all the Antivirus Review here and Internet security reviews here.

To Remove Win 7 Internet Security 2012 we recommend Spyware Doctor with Antivirus or Malwarebytes. All three offer good results in most cases.

Do It Yourself:

How to remove Win 7 Internet Security 2012 DIY Steps.

Proceed with Caution. PCTechGuide.com offers this information free of charge. We can not be held liable for any actions you take regarding the below information. Always backup your data first. It is advanced that you use an anti-virus client to remove the virus threat or hire a professional out like http://www.pcninja.com

Step 1. You need to stop the virus executable from running. Once you stop this you will be able to delete the file and gain back your computer. Here are some helpful hints to remove the Win 7 Internet Security 2012 executable

A. Boot into safe mode with networking. When booting into safe mode you should no longer have this virus running and can just delete the file. This works best for most people. The file path for this threat is

XP: Win 7 Internet Security 2012 executable path:

  • C:\Documents and Settings\Your User Name\Application Data\
  • C:\Documents and Settings\Your User Name\Local Settings\Application Data

Win 7 / Vista: Win 7 Internet Security 2012 executable path:

  • C:\Users\YOUR USER NAME\AppData\Local\RandomFileName.exe

See How to Boot into Safe mode if you don’t know how this is done

B. Browse to the file path shown above and re-name the file. By re-naming the file, the next time you start up your computer the virus will not start because the name will be different. You can then delete the re-named file after you have re-started your computer. For more information see the how to re-name a file guide.

C. When you are in the above folder you can sort the files by the data modified. This helps if you are un-sure the file name or executable of the file. You can eliminate almost all files by sorting them by date. Find the virus executable and re-name it.

D. Open up the Task Manager to locate the name of the virus and the location of the threat. Once you have located the file path and name of the executable file you can terminate that process and delete the virus executable.

Step 2. Delete the file name if you have not already done so. Keep in mind that you will need to re-start your computer in order to remove the name in most cases. You can not remove files that are in use

Step 3.  Run an antivirus scan. This is a must step. You may still have registry keys that are corrupt and damage done to the operating system that needs to be repaired. As stated we recommend you use Spyware Doctor with Antvirus. Please note that the trial versions will not remove items found. They will in many cases block new threats and show you what you are infected with. Use the free scan to at least ensure you have no other infections. If you like the security client we recommend you make a purchase.

How not to Get Infected Again

In most cases users get infected with viruses and malware from not having proper up-front protection. Computer security experts recommend that you use an anti-virus client that offers up front protection to block viruses from installing and a security client that keeps up to date with the latest virus definitions. The paid versions of Stopzilla , Spyware Doctor with Antivirus and Malwarebytes fits this criteria. Going with one of these clients is a step in the right direction to protecting your computer.

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Comments

  1. Hhhh says

    December 31, 2011 at 11:28 pm

    The Win 7 Internet Security 2012 is done by Enigma Software Group USA. They have made win win situation by creating a virus and the cure, spyhunter, at the same time. It is just money to the bank for them weather you pay to the virus or to the cure. I seriously doubt that neither one will actually help you though.

    I was fighting with this one for two days before I got rid of it. And I know what I am doing. Major changes must be done in registry to fix all the damage and changes it has done. In my case infected file was sox.exe that is not native Win 7 file. It came to my computer without any questions (background) whit’s tells me that Win 7 is a shi**y os.
    I highly recommend to backup your data and reinstall Windows or swap to more secure OS like Linux. I keep using Windows but I am not exactly happy with it.

    • Anonymous says

      January 1, 2012 at 4:42 am

      As a malware expert and in the virus industry for 12 years I can say with 100% certainty that you are WRONG. Enigma did not make the virus nor did any of the other top anti-virus companies. Our method works well to remove this virus and there is absolutely no need to re-install the OS.

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