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How to remove Security Essentials 2010?

February 16th, 2010

What is Security Essentials 2010?

Security Essentials 2010 (also called as SecurityEssentials2010) is a fake spyware remover that just like its relative Internet Security 2010 poses to be legitimate program, urgently needed to be purchased. Don’t fall into doing that because Security Essentials 2010 will never detect and delete any spyware. This rogue anti-spyware will only imitate scanning the system for malware and will return invented results with a reason to make PC user concerned. Have no doubt and delete Security Essentials 2010 if it is detected on your PC.

For its distribution, Security Essentials 2010 uses Trojan virus which foolishly declares to be the Flash update, required for watching something online. However, the sad news is that instead of it victims actually install Trojan which should be blamed for downloading and installing other malware with Security Essentials 2010 as well. Additionally, this rogue anti-spyware changes some Registry entries to start automatically when Windows is logged in.

Without being asked, Security Essentials 2010 will scan your computer for malware. This program will surprisingly declare that there are tons of various infections on your computer which all will be “removed” only after so called licensed version of  the scam is purchased. Moreover, there are many alerts and security notifications displayed by Security Essentials 2010 when it is active to convince people even more. The examples of such alerts are:

ERROR
Application Error.The instruction at 0x009a6f9a referenced memory at 0×00000000. The memory could not be written.Click on OK to terminate the program.

Security Warning!
Worm.Win32.NetSky detected on your machine.
This virus is distributed via the Internet through e-mail and Active-x objects.
The worm has its own SMTP engine which means it gathers e-mails from your local computer and re-distributes itself.
In worst cases this worm can allow attachers to access your computer, stealing passwords and personal data.
Viruses can damage your confidential data and work on your computer.
Continue working in unprotected mode is very dangerous.

Your computer is infected! Windows has detected an infection of spyware! It is recommended to use special antispyware tools to prevent data loss. Windows will now download and install the most up-to-date antispyware for you.
Click here to protect your computer from spyware!

It must be clear that Security Essentials 2010 must be eliminated from the infected machine because it only mimics legitimate anti-spyware program. The badware will do its best while trying to make you concerned about your PCs security where the main problem is itself. Please, don’t purchase this program and if you have, contact your credit card company to dispute the charges. Use a reputable anti-spyware program and remove Security Essentials 2010 as soon as possible.


Security Essentials 2010 is Extremely dangerous

arrow Security Essentials 2010 is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow Security Essentials 2010 may spread via Trojans
arrow Security Essentials 2010 may display fake security messages
arrow Security Essentials 2010 may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow Security Essentials 2010 may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow Security Essentials 2010 violates your privacy and compromises your security
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Security Essentials 2010 screenshots


Security Essentials 2010 screenshot

Manual Security Essentials 2010 removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Security Essentials 2010, 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 Security Essentials 2010 processes:
Disable these Security Essentials 2010 DLL files::
Remove these Security Essentials 2010 Registry Entries:
Remove these Security Essentials 2010 files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other Security Essentials 2010 infected files and get help in Security Essentials 2010 removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing Security Essentials 2010 and similar threats.

Security Essentials 2010 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 Security Essentials 2010 can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Security Essentials 2010 trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Security Essentials 2010 offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Security Essentials 2010 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 Security Essentials 2010, 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 Security Essentials 2010, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Security Essentials 2010, is nearly impossible to remove manually.


How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Rogue Anti-Spyware such as Security Essentials 2010?

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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  1. Kelly
    March 8th, 2010 at 16:09 | #1

    Does anyone know what specific websites have this virus thingy on them?? cause last night when I went to bed my laptop as fine, I wake up this morning & go onto Ninjavideo net to check something out and next thing I know I’ve got this installed telling me I’ve got like 32 security issues (viruses, spyware, malware etc.)!!!

    • March 8th, 2010 at 17:06 | #2

      Kelly : quite often the trojans are dormant in PC for a while, so you can not pinpoint exact source of infections. Also, It is a bad idea to list infected websites in public, as some user might click on link and get infected too.

  2. Nobby
    March 15th, 2010 at 01:45 | #3

    Does this have anything to do with microsoft wanting to have a monopoly on the web
    and would it happen on an Apple computer?

    • March 15th, 2010 at 15:32 | #4

      No, Security Essentials 2010 is not created by Microsoft, it pretends to be Microsoft product.

  3. Kathy
    November 27th, 2010 at 22:31 | #5

    What do I do if I already purchased this product? Is there a way to get my money back and how do I get this off of my computer?

    • November 27th, 2010 at 23:47 | #6

      Kathy: contact your bank and ask to reverse the charges. If you used Credit card, you might get your money back. With Debit cards, just change them – banks rarely return $ back after purchases with these.

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