I need to get rid of a weird computer program called system security and could someone tell me how?

This program is called ‘System Security’ and its symbol is a round object with yellow and black stripes. It randomly installed itself yesterday and it is really annoying me now. It constantly comes up with reminders that are saying that I’ve got weird viruses on my computer and some of these viruses are obviously not there. I cannot find a way to get rid of it and would be very grateful for any help. Thanks, Christian

5 replies
  1. xxvietxthugzxx says:

    sounds like you got yourself a virus. try running a virus scanner on your computer. most likely you got a virus. a icon like that isn’t normal. also get yourselft yahoo toolbar with anti-spyware. run that scanner as well. to prevent further issue.

  2. Valeri says:

    Use the following free programs:
    Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware. Designed to quickly detect, destroy, and prevent malware, spyware, trojans.
    http://www.myantispyware.com/2008/08/28/malwarebytes-anti-malware-free-spyware-malware-trojan-remover/
    Download, install and update.
    Run, select “Perform Quick Scan”, then click Scan.
    he scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient.
    When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results.
    Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.

    SUPERAntiSpyware is Free for home use. Easily remove over 1 million pests and threat components.
    http://www.myantispyware.com/2007/11/06/superantispyware-free-for-home-use/
    Download, install and update.
    Run, click Scan your computer, click Next.
    The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient. When the scan is complete, result of scanning will be open, click OK.
    Click Next to start removing the found threats.

    Use both for maximum effect.

  3. maveric69656 says:

    Thats the virus when it pops up act like your going to load it get as much info dont let it load all way after you find out who it is e-mail u them takes a couple days tell microsoft they will tell you they r looking in to it but if you want it fixed before christmas do it yourself .also go to security in that window theres a phrase that says have security inform you of different ways uncheck that box because that box is checked then uncheck it might work but sounds like you got a virus.

  4. Viper says:

    First run malwarebytes – it’s free: http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?tag=mncol – best to run in safemode, but I have seen it work well not in safemode.

    Or try Super Anti Spyware, does not need to run in safemode:
    http://www.download.com/SUPERAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-10523889.html?tag=mncol

    Then install and run and do a full scan using AVG Free Edition V8 Antivirus:

    http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html?tag=mncol

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