1. stop av.exe processor under task manager
2. delete C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\AppData\Loca\av.exe
3. delete C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\Local Setting\Application Data\av.exe
4. delete HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe (default) –>There’s 2 file. One is good and the other is bad. The bad one is (Secfile).

I got all of these information by running malwarebytes, however before taking any action, I go into my folders and I did not find any of these files. Sometimes I wonder if Malwarebytes is the start of this scandel. I installed it for remove some trojan and then deleted it and install avast. A few weeks later, I got 2010 vista security popping up. So I have to reinstall malwarebytes and malwarebytes detects the malwares and deleted it. Then I deleted the malwarebytes again, a couple days later I got the 2010 pop ups again. So I have to reinstall the Malwarebytes again. This time after malwarebytes scan everything, I want to see for myself if those files actually exit. Went into the directory and I can not find any of those files. It is like you actually need Malwarebytes to do the work. I used spybot the first time I have 2010 pop up and spybot did not find any 2010 vista security threat, instead it only found some xupiter spyware. After spybot found xupiter and not 2010 vista security thread, I have to run malware b/c I still have 2010 popping up, of course, malewarebytes found the files to 2010 vista security. So with that say, what’s your point of view on this?

basically security tool virus thing got downloaded and it messed up my whole computer cant go onto sites without pop ups blocks and my computer screen is all black i have tried to download stuff to stop it i just cant succeed while doing it help please.

personal security anti-virus popped up, scared me to death, I apparently installed but did not purchase. I researched it on my iphone and found it was a scam. Wish I would have done that before installing it. Now I get pop-ups and blocked sites galore. I hate these jerks!

I keep getting pop ups that say that there are all kinds of trojans, and viruses attacking my computer. when i scan my system with mcafee there is nothing to be found. when i click the button from the popup to "fix" my system, i am immediately given the opportunity to buy a new computer security system from something called Internet Security 2010

My symantec antivirus security is out of date and i try to use live update and it says that it can’t establish a connection even though my internet is working fine. Worse part is that I think I have some spyware or malware because my computer is running very slow and random pop-ups occur a lot without me even being on a page with pop ups. Please help!!!

I already tried to scan my computer, i scanned it in safe mode and no viruses were found. I continue to get pop ups and my computer is still slow.

I think the virus is command.exe b/c i remember it popped up and went away. Just a few minutes ago i was looking through my files and i found a note (like from notepad) named DatRemover. here is a sample of what is contained:

Deleting dat files:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Verizon\Verizon Internet Security Suite\Spyware.dat
Deleting dat files:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Verizon\Verizon Internet Security Suite\Virus.dat
Deleting dat files:
Deleting key files:

Now im thinking that this is what’s keeping my virus scanner from finding this virus. it’s freaking deleting everything lol. Somebody help me please

I did a full virus and spyware scan. the virus is still there. or is it something else like malware and other things? can zonealam virus and spyware scan detect any kind of threats and infections? the virus or whatever it is keeps showing pop ups about a free virus scan and also inside of the windows there are those small pop ups when you have click on "x" or "close" to close it.

is there any solution?

I have Avast antivirus, and Microsoft Defender programs on my computer, and neither can find it. I downloaded SpyOnThis, but I don’t have the thirty dollars to register it, and that’s the only way it will delete the suspicious files. How do I get rid of this?
I tried to remove it from programs, but could not find it in the registry.
Avast wasn’t finding any problems, it gave me clean bill. But I knew something was wrong, because of the pop ups and the stupid tool bar that kept blinking.

I DONT view porn/adult sites on the internet, nor does anyone from my family. However, I sometimes get from friends/relations, some pictures of family members (no sexual content), nature, e greetings, etc.
Now I find that I suddenly get warning pop ups which say that there is a security danger as I have visited some adult/porn sites, etc. and offers free scan. This free scan is mostly from 'Ultimate Defender', and lists a large no. of dangerous items affecting my computer. Of course they ask for a fee to download their scan program.
This sudden pop up creates serious misunderstandings within the family as we all use only one computer that runs on XP.
I scan my computer daily twice with Windows Defender, Spybot Search and Destroy, and Ad-aware SE. I remove any objectionable spyware/malware/trojan etc. they recommend.
Is there anyway I can get rid of this notice from Ultimate Defender? Is their scan/notice genuine?
Only genuine experts reply, please. Thanks.

I was a pop up and ever since then when I press the explorer it comes up instead of yahoo, which is suppose to be my home page. I went to yahoo to set it as my home page again and it didn't work it still came up security center. I went to it's page and try to find a way to take it off or find a way to email a person a the page but I couldn't find anything like that. Now it's causing other problems for my computer, like random pop-ups that my computer wouldn't normally have. Pop-ups that after I close them come right back up. It also has inappropriate ads popping up.

Before my computer crashed, I had a total of ZERO pop-ups. Now I have them even when I don't have the internet window pulled up! How does that happen?!? I've gone through and changed the security settings a zillion times, trying different options. I have my internet through the cable company and before the crash, we would actually have to click on the IE icon on desktop to access the net. Now the only way to stop the pop-ups from coming through is to turn off the box. I really need some help on this, ya'll. I have Fix-It Utilities 6 installed and I've done virus scans and a number of other things to find the problem, but just when I think I've solved it…boom! Another pop-up. I can understand them while I'm online….but to have them offline too? Someone please help! I'm going crazy here! lol

I am wondering which is the best because I dont want pop-ups, traps, and nasties. Please and thank you.
I have McAfee right now, is that good?
I am looking for something FREE also.

hi im having troubles with pop ups mostly with pop ups that are about data security and anti virus programs (completely fake), i run ad-aware and delete all my browsing history and then i go back to internet (internet explorer 8 beta 1) and start searhing things like youtube and that kind of stuff everything is fine then pop ups come back after about 10 minutes there the exact same pop ups i had before, yes i do have firefox but it doesnt work right (takes forever to search), i really need help i will name 2 of the pop ups that i can remeber the names of "win anymous" and "malware alarm" wich are both completly fake cuz it scans all my like 200,000 system files in under 2 seconds wich as most people know is freakin impossible, so please help me!!! maybe someone who had the same problem can help me, any help is appreciated

ok so far i have avast 4.8 free home edition on my computer along with free SUPERantispyware.
now i need a firewall.
which is better ( ZONE ALARM ) or (COMODO PERSONAL FIREWALL)?
i want a free efficient firewall that doesn't slow my computer and annoy me with pop ups.
which is better?
i would like to use windows firewall but its not on my computer. trust me it wasnt included.

My computer is reading an error saying that Windows security Center has detected spyware/adware infection and it recommends that I use special antispyware tools to prevent data loss. I don't know what to do. I have Norton so I thought things like this would be prevented and on top of everything else it is now sooooo very slow! What should I do? I don't really trust letting anyone fix on my computer since this all happened a couple of months after I had it fixed for another infection that caused nasty pop ups!
I am able to get onto the internet and it's working fine. It's just my desktop programs that are slow. (word, any icon that I click, everything on the desktop) M y AVG did pick up a malware I also have something called Clean Up but they are all running slowly and if I leave to wait on it, when I come back it's gone. The clean up program is only running in demo mode so I'm trying to get that going. I am trying some of the things you guys listed below. Thanks so much!

i have avg 8.0 computer says in security system that everything is ok and green but cant get rid of red shield and pop ups help

I'm getting pop ups that say, I must down load System Security,because my computer is infected.Then it says it cost 44 dollars.I can't get rid of it. Oh I have windows 2000,if that helps.

Everything on my internet sucurity program is set to where I shouldn't get pop ups. I've never had them before either. They started after I accepted a friend invitation on myspace. Is it possible that my computer is infected with a virus even though I
have internet security. What can I do to fix my computer. I am
clueless about this knd of stuff.