System Security Firewall Alert popup
By: daves4th Date: December 23rd, 2008 Category: Computer Security
A popup window with title System Security Firewall Alert is annoying me for almost 2 days now. It has a message “System Security Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the internet…” There is an option to Activate or Continue unprotected, neither wont give me the solution.
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Run hijackthis, remove HLKM\…\run: [1167537224] or any other odd looking programs that are enabled to load at boot, I also ended the process via task manager. I am currently running AVG Antivirus and Super antispyware. I’m going to run a spybot and maybe a malwayreBytes anti spyware, but I think I’ll have to manually remove this one using hijack this. I Also recommend removing the file where it shows its located using hijack this. Mine is in the applications data folder. You may need to enable hidden files/folders, locate the directory and remove it, also the file in:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\748167987\
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\748167987\1167537224.exe
I found the same thing and Malwarebytes Antimalware updated 12/23/08 does not remove it. It looks just like Antivirus 2009 but the shield has black and gold diagonal striping.
Still looking for a solution…
I’ve tried everything to get rid of the System Security Firewall Alert and haven’t had any luck. I;ve even tried to get Norton 360 tech support to help me but they want to charge me. So if anyone figures it out Please post how it was taking care of.
I found out to get the System Security Firewall Alert off my computer. I deleted norton 360 and put AVG free on. I let it scan my computer and it found it but it didn’t get it off my shortcuts so I deleted the shortcut to the trash bin and then cleaned the trash bin and so far it has worked. So I will never use Norton for anything again.
Webroot Spy Sweeper deleted the System Security popups but it took me two sweeps to finally remove the popups and then I did have to still delete the program from shortcuts.
download process explorer and autoruns from http://www.sysinternals.com. using process explorer kill the system security process, usually a set of numbers.exe (1167537224.exe for example). then open autoruns, uncheck the same .exe file. go to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data. you may wanna set hidden files and folders to be view on the folders option. delete the folder named in numbers (C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\748167987, for example). do a spyware scan using your security program.
I keep getting this system security firewall alert pop-up can anyone tell me how to get rid of it ? I have free threatfire and windows defender can I get rid of this crap and does anyone know how to get a hold of the people whom operate the system.
Ok, This thing has been annoying me also. Thanks to reading Nick’s post I found where it was hidding.
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\1936027717
But when I try to delete the folder it says that it cannot delete 1872770582: Access is denied.
Whats next.
Before trying to delete, you need to go to Task manager and the check on the proceses tab. You need to find the right process but it should look similar to what Nick mentioned and then probably .exe. End the process then delete and empty the recycle bin. That worked for me.
i managed to solve this problem by following nick and matt’s instruction; thank you very much.
Ok here is what I did. WIthout the other posts I wouldn’t have got here. but..
1 I clicked on the icon and clicked properties..
Then on find target location.. With this open I went to the task manager and under processes, found the corresponding numbers. Right clicko n it and click stop process tree.. If you just stop process, it will come back. Once you have stopped process tree, go back tothe window that you have the location target in and delete all folders in there.
Empty the recycling. Restart your computer and fingers crossed it will be completely gone!!
This thing can sure piss you off!
hey you don’t need to worry about the system security firewall alerts. what you have to do is: go to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data even if you type in this address(C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data) and then you will find one folder written in numbers (folder name) just open that folder you will find system security. just delete that folder and it will automatically delete or remove system security from your computer. stop crying .This solution is 100% correct to your problem. (IT manager) e-mail me @ moscowtrinta@gmail.com and I’ll fix all your computer related problems
I have the system security firewall alert - and I need steps - baby steps - in order to get rid of this - it seems to have started as of Friday, January 2nd - and I am not an expert with the computer - so I need steps - one by one to instruct me on how to get rid of this thing.
I have tried to download hijackthis - and the moment I try, my internet explorer web browser closes right up.
Could someone please take the time to help me with this problem? Thank you, Mike
I tried everything nothing would work. I finally put it into my Norton quarantine file ran a scan and isolated it. I then went back to the application data file and was finally able to delete it.
The steps outlined above using task master and going to the application folder was very helpful to me. Webroot Spy Sweeper did not work, so the steps outlined above had to be taken. One note however, the number may be different for the spyware…in my case it had the number 677048592. But it is important to realize that any folder with a number on it in the Application folder is suspect.
THANK YOU!!!!
I did exactly what cass said and it was gone. Stuipest thing that happened to my computer.
Thanks to all of you. I am so greatful
Hi All
the McAfee shredder deletes the files as well. Just run the shredder over the files in my doc’s and re-boot.
Steve
moscow trinta’s directions works like a charm and they are easy to follow. THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I found the file but I can’t open it. This is driving me crazy, can anyone help? Kathy
HI, I also have this annoying pop up. I have tried to delete from c\documents etc but it is saying “access denied cannot delete. I am currently running Kaspersky Online Scanner as suggested on a different site, which seems to be taking forever! I am not vert IT literate and this pop up is driving me nuts!!
Hi
I have restored my computer back to its settings before the system security pop up and fingers crossed it has gone!!!!! Hooray!!!!
Hey guys and girls, We seemed to have removed it using the advice above with 1 extra thing which was set to our computer, Multi user options. We have multi users set on our computer and the system security would not remove ie:denied access to remove , we just went on all active users and made sure it was not active in the bottom right of the task bar , after that it removed without a problem , i hope this helps anybody stuck on removal.
N.B a big thanks to all of the input from previous advice givers, it helped alot.
thanks Matt (#9) did wat u said and that freakin annoying thing dissapeared. thanks!!
My steps on removing “System Security Firewall”:
1- I went to my desktop and deleted the icon.
2- On my start menu, I typed “system security firewall” and it showed me the yellow and black icon, I right clicked and deleted that.
3- I emptied my recycling bin.
4- I went to my task manager, which I couldn’t find at first but then found it by right clicking on the time on the bottom right corner of my computer monitor.
5- When I entered my windows task manager I clicked on the tab that read Processes which gave me a list of like 40 processes
6- I found 2 processes that looked odd to me, so I clicked the first one (the image name ended in .exe) and in the description it showed an odd number like 711something (I don’t exactly remember) I then clicked End Process. I thought this worked but the pop up returned therefore I chose the 2nd one that looked odd to me which looked almost the same as the first one & then clicked End Process.
AND THEN THE POP UP DIDN’T COME BACK!
Thank God, that shit was annoying as hell
I realize that I might have gone through an overly complicated procedure to remove the damn pop up, but I was just simply explaining how I DID IT, I’m not telling you to do the same
Hope it helped! 
-Vicky
whooo! this workkeedddd thanks Cass!!
hey gud day, can anybody help meh.. hmm i have this annoying security firewall pop-up for a week now. i have tried to delete the application data 902339823, and it cant be deleted it says access denied. how will be able to remove this pop-up/alerts. your help is of great need. GOd bless
go to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data. you may wanna set hidden files and folders to be view on the folders option. delete the folder named in numbers (C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data) for example:246167987. You must have admin rights to the system you are logged in to or it will tell you it is unable to delete. Also, disconnect the internet when deleting the folder or it will try and reinstall it.
Vicky’s works perfect for meeee.
Thank you soo muchhh.
I really thought that I had a zillion virusess.
I tried deleting the folder, it started to delete then said access denied, i am afraid to eliminate it from the task manager because i dont want to delete other things.I dont know what to do , driving me crazy.
thanks Matt [ #9 ]. It worked like a charm and i don’t have that irritating pop up anymore..Thanks much
I solved my problem yesterday, I did the end process thing , then i found the files and deleted them and emptied my recyle bin, so far it is gone………….didnt need any thing else.
This discussion really helped tremendously!! I read through the discussion…tried several things and this is what worked for me.
My steps on removing “System Security Firewall”:
From Vicky - Steps 1-3 - Thanks Vicky!!
1- I went to my desktop and deleted the icon.
2- On my start menu, I typed “system security firewall” and it showed me the yellow and black icon, I right clicked and deleted that.
3- I emptied my recycling bin.
Then I used Lisa’s idea of restoring my computer to the previous day….Thanks Lisa!
How to restore your computer to a previous day:
1. Click Start.
2. Point to All Programs.
3. Point to Accessories.
4. Point to System Tools.
5. Click System Restore.
6. Follow the instructions on the wizard.
I went to the following microsoft link and got this info:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/systemrestore.mspx?pf=true
Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow :}
I am not able to any of the above. What can I do?
After locking up and not being able to do anything at all, I decided to reboot and voila! the popups quit and I could delete the folder that contained the virus in applicata data then emptied the recycle bin. All is well now, thank goodness! I thought I was going to have to take it in somewhere but not the case after all.
my computer has infected
dont download system security. it’s a virus that is bocking computer system. it is annoying me from last 2 days.
Thank you to everyone that posted advise on this forum. The version of this system security alert that I had on my laptop would not alloy me to open task manager or delete the file from the application data location. I could not even restore my laptop using the restore utility. The only way I was able to delete it was to open up my computer in safe mode and proceed from there. Anyway I wanted to say thank you to all who took their time to contribute.
how do i delete this system from my computer?
Thank god for all of you this thing is evil…please get the word out on the anoying pos.
Hi:
This is the worst, most annoying virus/malware I have ever seen. Let me tell you how I am ending the nightmare.
First of all, thanks to all of you who posted. Putting these pieces together definitely helped me.
This malware got onto my business laptop. When turning on the laptop, the System Security pop-ups would almost immediately come up and render anything I tried to do useless. You cannot download anything off the Internet, change settings on your computer, or monitor your processes very long without the virus cutting it off.
I downloaded Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware onto a CD-ROM from the Internet on my home computer and put it into the laptop and restarted my laptop. As soon as it showed my desktop I copied the file onto the desktop before the System Security pop-ups started. The advice about the processes is indeed good–if you can spot the “suspicious” process (it is a group of numbers followed by .exe) and stop it in time (right click and select “end process”), you can run the Anti-Malware program (if you do not already have an effective antivirus or otherwise that is updated) and it will find the worms and trojans for you. It may take a few restarts of your computer (and hitting control, alt, delete to view your processes and end the System Security pop-ups) and a lot of patience, but you can do it. Other advice on here works, I’m sure, but thankfully there is more than one way to skin this cat.
I tried following the steps above….but my task manager says disable…and when I click on the firewall setting or the add and remove program…nothing shows up….please help. I am about to trash my computer.
quero deletar esta porra do meu computador,porque esta me enchendo o saco…
I am unable to download any of my files or documents. Keep getting message about security alert. I need to change my sitting.
This is super annoying!
Everyone is right, as to where to find the virus
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data
I had to go into safe mode to delete it (if you can’t get into safe mode, restart your computer and keep pressing F8 until the safe mode comes up)
Once you are in safe mode, I had to type in that c:\ file drive in the “run” button.
Once you get in there, delete it & the folder (about 10 digit folder) and then also go empty your recycle bin.
Restart into normal mode and you should be good to go! It took me 24 hours to figure it out, but that’s where it is!
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