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SecurityToolbar

Updated: October 15,  2007

 

 

Description:
SecurityToolbar can modify Internet Explorer homepage to a site that promotes rogue security programs. It can also download and install Rogue Security Software onto the infected computer.

 

Threat Level: Low

 

Type: Adware

 

Systems Affected: Windows All

 

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HOW TO REMOVE SecurityToolbar 7.1:

1. Temporarily disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]

2. Go to Start, then Control Panel.

3. Double-click on Internet Properties to modify internet settings.

4. Click on Programs tab.

5. Below the window click on Manage Ads-ons

6. Disable any entries with Security Toolbar or any suspicious add-ons. If it has ActiveX control please delete also.

 

7. Download SuperAntiSpyware Free Home Edition

8. Install it and update if necessary.

9. Reboot your computer in SafeMode [how to]

10. Double-Click SuperAntiSpyware icon to run it.

  • On Main Menu, click the Preferences button.

  • Click the Scanning Control tab.

  •  Under Scanner Options make sure the following are checked:
    - Close browsers before scanning
    - Scan for tracking cookies
    - Terminate memory threats before quarantining.

  • Click "Close" to exit Scanning Control tab.

  • On the Main Menu, click Scan your computer...

  • On left window check C:\Fixed Drive.

  • On right window, select Perform Complete Scan.

  • Click Next to start the scan. This may take some time

  • After scanning all detected items are marked checked. Click Next to quarantine infected items.

  • It will prompt you to reboot computer. Please do so.
     

Note: If the above procedure does not work. You may have been infected with another SmitFraud. Kindly proceed to SmitFraud Removal. You may want to download the Printable SmitFraud Removal in .PDF version of the instructions and print it as you have to close open windows during the process.


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