Windows Security System is a fake program that leads users to a scamware portal where they are asked to pay for non-existing computer security and repair services. In other words, it is a rogue virus that intimates to be a powerful antivirus and then tries to convince the user to buy its full version. There are some hackers who create such useless bugs to extort money from innocent users. “Windows Security System” virus is not a new thing coming up for us as we have been dealing with such fake anti-spyware and anti-virus softwares for years. But now hackers have made some changes to this virus. Windows SecuritySystem malware is a bit different then recently launched a huge serial of rogue viruses. The interface of Windows Security System is changed, also it displays fake alerts about some different virus files. But beware, these changes do not mean that it is a good program, malware creators have made these changes to trick more and more people trusting Windows Security System.
Once this virus has got into your system, it will disable some features like task manager and REGEDIT tools. It also tries to block any possible anti-spyware if installed on the victim machine. Then Windows Security System appears on your screen acting like if its scanning your system for viruses. After a few seconds, it reports that it has detected numerous infections on your computer that may damage your system, so you must remove them very shortly. These warnings will keep poping up on your screen continuously from now until you remove the virus. You should not worry about these alerts and warnings as they are fake, any virus infections mentioned in these popups do not exist in your system really. Windows Security System displays fake virus files detected to scare you so you`d use its paid services to clean your PC.
Please keep in your mind, Windows Security System is not just a popping up bug, but it may steal your private data like bank account infos and cards, it may disable your legitimate security program and some important windows functions, it may also bring new malwares to your PC from remote server using your internet connection. Windows Security System also tries its best to steal your money by asking you to buy its useless full version. Thus it is recommended to remove this virus from your infected computer as soon as possible.
How to uninstall Windows Security System virus manually:
To remove this virus manually, complete the following set of tasks. Do not forget to create a backup before getting started to the manual removal guide.
To prform manual removal steps, you may need to learn,
How to stop a process
How to delete registry entries
Stop Windows Security System processes:
[random].exe
Remove Windows Security System Registry Entries:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “[random]”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “[random]”
Delete Windows Security System files:
C:\Program Files\Windows Security System\[random].exe
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\[random]_.mkv
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\[random].avi
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\[random].ico
%AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\[random].lnk
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Antimalware Tool.lnk
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Antimalware Tool.lnk
%Temp%\wrk3.tmp
%Temp%\[random].dll
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\[random].lnk
Auto Removal
To remove this virus Automatically, We suggest following tools:
Malware Bytes Anti-Malware (Download)
HitMan Pro Anti-Malware (Download)
