This web site is restricted based on your security preferences.
A fake web page messages that says “This web site is restricted based on your security preferences” is part of a scam activity. The warning page is first drop on the system by a Trojan that is closely working with a rogue program. The same Trojan will redirect Internet traffic on this fake warning page. The trick seems to work and many computer users can be deceive by this frightening alert. Every Google search result link is about to get a glimpse of this fake alert page. That is why; this search manupulation was tagged as “Google Search Redirect.”
The involve Trojan is commonly drop by another virus infection on computer along with rogue security software like Internet Security 2010. Then it will alter target computer’s network configuration and Internet browser settings. It also prevents user from visiting web sites by altering the Windows hosts file. Adding its own entries to the lists makes requested pages to resolve a requested URL to another web address.
The full messages of the fake alert given by rogue program are:
Restricted Site!
This web site is restricted based on your security preferences.
Your system is infected. Please activate your antivirus software.
Damage Level: Low
Systems Affected: Windows 98/ME, Windows 2000/XP, Windows 7
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How to Remove This web site is restricted based on your security preferences.
You will find below a simple removal guide to delete "This web site is restricted based on your security preferences." virus from an infected computer. Please follow the steps carefully.
1. Download Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware. Save the file on your Desktop or any desired location as long as it is accessible to you.
2. When download completes, double-click on the file to install the program.
3. Follow the prompts and install the program using the “default” settings.
4. Before the installation completes, you need to update the database.
5. Click on Finish. The program will run automatically. Once it prompts for update, please proceed before running a virus scan. This update is necessary in having the latest database to detect and remove "This web site is restricted based on your security preferences.".
6. Scan your computer totally. Make sure that it inspects all files, folders and registry entries for possible infection.
7. When the scan is finished, click on Show Results.
8. Make sure that all detected threats are marked with check. Please click on Remove Selected.
9. After removing all items associated with "This web site is restricted based on your security preferences.", it will prompt you to restart the computer. Click Yes. This will reboot the system in order to complete the cleaning process.
10. When computer starts, open MalwareBytes Anti-Malware once again. Go to the tab with label Quarantine. Click on Delete All to remove all malicious items in your PC.
Note: Virus action may prevent you from downloading the recommended tool. If this happens, please download the program from a different computer. Rename it before running on infected system.
Microsoft Windows operating systems has built-in tool to reinstate system files and programs to its original normal state. Restoring Windows (see how) to its previous settings will override all the changes that malware has caused to the system. However, this process is only useful if a restore point is created before the virus infection.
If you cannot browse the web because the virus is blocking your access, please see this tip on how to repair your Internet access.
janiesmiling
Aug 07, 2009 @ 14:30:18
it’s a known fact that malware pose a real threat nowadays, that’s why one must use a good security software to protect his computer. for this fact, i use bitdefender Internet security 2009 – it has modules like firewall, antispam, antivirus, antiphishing and even IM encryption.
good luck and stay protected!
Marselo
Oct 30, 2009 @ 08:53:13
internet securiti
louan
Nov 15, 2009 @ 18:16:17
I already downloaded my anti virus, i used symantec antivir, but still i have certain sites that is restricted how can i removed. please help
christian
Jan 21, 2010 @ 13:59:25
please help!! i got the same problem… it still says restricted site for myspace youtube and photobucket..if you know anyway you ca help get at me at bsbl6 @ live.com this is really important to me …
joe nobody
Jan 27, 2010 @ 07:36:50
onecare.live.com/site/en-us.htm
Alex Augustine
Feb 02, 2010 @ 22:59:46
Once you removed the virus “Internet Security 2010″ (i used Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware scanner, Internet Explorer and Mozilla still both have embedded add-ons or something like that which stop you from going to some sites. I got past that error message by resetting the internet explorer settings, Tools -> Internet Options -> Advanced -> Reset, it doesn’t clear your favorites, but it will trash any personalizing you’ve done with IE.
Chris123
Mar 09, 2010 @ 19:54:22
just someone pls show me the way I can solve this problem.It’s very important for me, especially youtube.Please contact with me …Dark_AvengeR666 @ live.com