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Remove Cyber Security Program

Sunday, 1 November 2009 20:07 by Mike

Initial Problem:

User has installed rouge antivirus system on its computer called Cyber Security. Usually this program is been installed when promoted via the web, you will see a message stating that your computer is infected with viruses and you need to install antivirus system called Cyber Security. After installing the program it adds itself into start up items. After Windows is loading Cyber Security performs a scan of your system and then shows you a result. Usually result states that your system is in danger and you have a lot of viruses on you computer but the program cannot remove threads untill you buy it. This program cannot be removed in usuall way through "Add/Remove programs" option in comtrol panel.

Solution:

To completely remove Cyber Security from computer following steps must be performed:

1. Download the rkill.com utility to stop Cyber Security processes that cannot be stopped in usuall way.

2. When the black window shows successfull result close it.

3. When all processes are killed download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, or MBAM.

4. After downloading the above file double click on it, it will start instalation process. You don't need to make any changes to program settings during installation process.

5. When installation finished make sure that "Perform quick scan" option is selected, thne click on "Scan". When the scan is finished click "OK".

6. Program will find all threats on your computer. Just select all items and click on "Remove Selected".

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7. After program removes all entries just click on "Exit".

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Categories:   Computer Viruses

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