Live PC Care
Live PC Care is an unwanted application that spreads over the Internet making use of fake antivirus web sites. Specific Trojan may also download the malware to computers without user’s knowledge. Once on the system, Live PC Care will install itself and configures to run automatically once Windows starts. The technique is accomplished as a result of system files and registry modification. Live PC Care tries to get user’s attention by implementing recurring security warnings prompting to buy the licensed version in order to take out viruses from the PC. A standard virus scan is also initiates after Windows log-on that will display misleading detections. It attempts to convince user into obtaining the registered version of the fake software.
Just like any other rogue programs you may encounter, Live PC Care will not be able to get rid by Windows Add/Remove Programs function. Live PC Care does not provide a module for that operation. Once the rogue software gets inside, taking it out manually is close to impossible. You will need tools and knowledge to tweak certain configuration to revert back changes made by the fake software. For instant removal, we have provided a guide to completely eliminate Live PC Care.
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Technical Details and Additional Information:
Damage Level: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Characteristics (Analysis)
Unlike Trojans and virus infection, Live PC Care does not infect files locally. Network computers are not threatened from this rogue security application. However, there are Trojans and viruses working closely with Live PC Care that can posses’ risks on a network environment. Rogue programs as Live PC Care is single-minded in executing pay-per-install scheme to bring-in revenue for its developer.
How to Remove Live PC Care
1. Kill any running process that belongs to Live PC Care.
- Press Ctrl+Alt+Del on your keyboard.
- When Windows Task Manager appears, look for the following files and click End Task.
LP415.exe
2. Delete all registry entries that belong to this malware.
- Press [Windows Key]+R on your keyboard.
- In the 'Open' dialog box, type regedit. This will open registry editor.
- Find and delete the following:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Live PC Care"
- Close registry editor. Changes made will be save automatically.
3. Scan the computer with antivirus program.
- Connect to Internet and open your antivirus software. Please Update to obtain the latest database and necessary files.
- Restart the computer in Safe Mode.
- Just before Windows logo begins to load press F8 on your keyboard.
- On Windows Advanced Boot Options, select Safe Mode and press Enter.
4. Delete all files dropped by Live PC Care.
- While still in Safe Mode, search and delete malicious files. Please refer to 'Associated Files and Folders.'
Automatic Removal of Live PC Care
In order to completely remove the threat, click here to download and run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. Sometimes, Trojans will block the downloading and installation of MBAM. If this happens, download it from a clean computer and rename the executable file before executing on the infected machine.Alternative Removal Method for Live PC Care
Option 1 : Use Windows System Restore to return Windows to previous state
If Live PC Care enters the computer, there is a big chance that Windows files, registry entries and other essential components are also infected. System Restore can reinstate clean system files by restoring the configuration to an earlier date. The method also replaces compromised files with a clean version. If you have a saved restore point before Live PC Care infiltrates the PC, we highly encourage you to execute this procedure if none of the above works. You may proceed with Windows System Restore, click here to see the full procedure.
Option 2 : Live PC Care manual uninstall guide
IMPORTANT! Manual removal of Live PC Care requires technical skills. Deleting system files and registry entries by mistake may result to total disability of Windows system. We advise you to perform a backup of registry before proceeding with this guide.
1. Kill any running process that belongs to Live PC Care.
- Press Ctrl+Alt+Del on your keyboard.
- When Windows Task Manager appears, look for Live PC Care files (refer to Technical Reference) and click End Process.
2. Delete all registry entries that belong to this malware.
- Press [Windows Key]+R on your keyboard.
- In the 'Open' dialog box, type regedit and press Enter. This will open registry editor.
- Find and delete registry entries as mentioned in Technical Reference section below.
- Close registry editor. Changes made will be save automatically.
3. Scan the computer with antivirus program.
- Connect to Internet and open your antivirus software. Please update to obtain the latest database and necessary files.
- Restart the computer in Safe Mode.
- Just before Windows logo begins to load press F8 on your keyboard.
- On Windows Advanced Boot Options, select Safe Mode and press Enter.
4. Delete all files dropped by Live PC Care.
- While still in Safe Mode, search and delete malicious files. Please refer to 'Technical Reference'. Make sure that you execute 'End Task' first before deleting the file. Otherwise, the system will not let you perform this action.
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