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How to remove PcSecureNet?

January 28th, 2010

What is PcSecureNet?

Don’t take PcSecureNet serious and ignore its security alerts because they all are invented by the same malware. In reality Pc Secure Net is a rogue anti-spyware program which hails from malicious WiniSoft constantly releasing numbers of malware. It designs its programs to start once the computer begins and uses Trojan affiliated techniques to spread such rogues like PcSecure Net unnoticeably.

PC SecureNet is known to use Trojan viruses which usually come into the system bundled as video codecs or flash updates. Pretending to be the programs necessary to watch certain videos, these parasites not only download and install this rogue but also create fake malware files with random filenames. These files are necessary for the malware because they are detected as viruses when PcSecureNet scans the compromised machine. The program further will state that it these files will be removed only after victim first purchase it. The same Trojan that should be blamed for installing PcSecureNet will also display misleading security alerts and messages which will try to scare you by telling in various languages that active malware has been found and that computer has been attacked by a remote computer. Such alerts usually look like this one:

Spyware Alert!
Your computer is infected with spyware. It could damage your critical files or expose your private data on the Internet. Click here to register your copy of PcSecureNet and remove spyware threats from your PC.

Important information is that PcSecureNet is only detecting the files it creates before doing the scan and alerts the files which are harmless and do not pose any risk to any computer. However, the same PcSecureNet must be removed as soon a spossible because it will slow your computer dramatically and will let more malware inide. Don’t waste your time and just after detecting it on your computer, delete PcSecureNet.


PcSecureNet is Extremely dangerous

arrow PcSecureNet is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow PcSecureNet may spread via Trojans
arrow PcSecureNet may display fake security messages
arrow PcSecureNet may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow PcSecureNet may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow PcSecureNet violates your privacy and compromises your security
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Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like PcSecureNet and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.



PcSecureNet screenshots


PcSecureNet screenshot

Manual PcSecureNet removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove PcSecureNet, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using Spyware Doctor or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Stop these PcSecureNet processes:
Remove these PcSecureNet Registry Entries:
Remove these PcSecureNet files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other PcSecureNet infected files and get help in PcSecureNet removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing PcSecureNet and similar threats.

PcSecureNet is classified as Rogue Anti-Spyware. After infecting a user’s system, it proceeds to scare its victim into buying the “product” by displaying fake security messages, stating that your computer is infected with spyware and only PcSecureNet can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads PcSecureNet trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, PcSecureNet offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, PcSecureNet does not only fix the errors, but it also takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.

Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as PcSecureNet, may offer users to buy it after the victim clicks on a banner or a pop-up while surfing the internet. Usually, a Trojan is installed to a victim’s computer after clicking on the advertisement. It then proceeds to download or even install PcSecureNet, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as PcSecureNet, is nearly impossible to remove manually.


How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Rogue Anti-Spyware such as PcSecureNet?

Numerous undesirable and annoying pop-ups: A typical Rogue Anti-Spyware parasite keeps track of your internet browsing habits, sending your browsing history data to remote servers, owned by third party companies that use this information to advertise their products via numerous pop-ups, toolbars, hijacked homepages and spam letters. All these undesirable advertising methods are used on the victims of Rogue Anti-Spyware.
Changed or new icons: Sometimes, Rogue Anti-Spyware installs unwanted software to a victim’s PC without user’s knowledge and consent. This may lead to slower PC performance and stability, as well as more unwanted programs you can't remove.

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