How to remove Security Tool from my computer?
My computer keeps shutting off my its self and I am getting else pop up saying I have 53 infections and what not. PLEASE someone tell me how do you get rid of it?
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Malwarebytes.org they have a free removal tool that works great.
Also, Combofix is another great program. It can be found here- http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix
Security Tool, otherwise known as SecurityTool, is a rogue anti-spyware program from the same family as System Security. This program is promoted through the use of Trojans and web pop-ups. When this rogue is promoted via a Trojan it will be installed onto your computer without your permission or knowledge. When promoted via web pop-ups, you will be shown a pop-up when browsing the web that states your computer is infected. If you click on the pop-up you will be brought to a page that shows an advertisement that pretends to be a fake online anti-malware scanner. At the end of the advertisement, it will state that there are infections and then prompt you to download and install Security Tool onto your
Removal Instructions
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-security-tool
http://antivirus-antispyware-removal-softwar.blogspot.com/
Follow these instruction to remove Security Tool from your Computer:
1.Stop Security Tool Processes: [random numbers].exe
2.Remove Security Tool Files
3.C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication Data[random numbers]
4.C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication Data[random numbers][random numbers].exe
5.Remove Security Tool Registry Keys
*HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareSecurity Tool
*HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallSecurity Tool
6.Remove Security Tool Startup Entry: [random numbers].exe
Security Tool virus is a fake rogue virus program. to remove security tool virus, download and run an antis pyware program or follow the manual removal instructions within this link
http://darfuns.com/spyware-removal/security-tool-virus/
Hi There,
You just have to get in to safe mode then looked for the files of security tool then deleted it……….
To go in safe mode turn on your PC or laptop and keep pressing F8 … after you log in just go on search and search for the ‘security tool’ the right click and press ‘ open file location’ then delete that file. if that file is a shortcut file the right click and press ‘ open file location’ again then that is the file to delete. after you delete that file delete the shortcut after that too. when it is deleted empty your recycle bin then your safe. restart the computer and it should be okay…
Hope this helps,
Thanks,
Julia
Security Tool has been quite active in its pursuit of destroying PC’s, making life quite difficult for computer users.
I suggest you follow the link provided, and check out the information provided on how to remove this PC parasite:
http://www.spyware-techie.com/securitytool-or-securitytool-removal-guide/
1. Reboot, after reboot while you are beeing logged in start hitting ctrl+shift+esc. This will launch task manager
2. Stop all numerical processes, eg 52523522 and write down their names
3. Search hard disk for these files and delete
4. Download and scan your PC with spyware doctor or malwarebytes to make sure you got everything out.
Here more info about security tool : http://www.2-viruses.com/remove-security-tool
Figuring out how to remove Security Tool can be complicated. The program infects your registry so it can be hard to get rid of manually. I wouldn’t recommend trying it on your own. The best course of action is to get a Security Tool removal tool. I heard this one can do the trick:
http://www.spyware-fix.net