How do you remove "System Tool 2011" safely?

Question

I need to get this **** off of my laptop now! Ive tried to find and answer on google but I think Im doing something wrong so can someone help me please??

Answer 1

I had this virus this morning and got rid of it using Malwarebyes. My PC is fine now good luck just follow these instructions, it worked for me.1. Print this procedure as we need to close all running programs later.

2. Download MalwareBytes’ Antimalware here and save it to your Desktop.

3. Close all open applications.

4. Double-Click on the downloaded mbam-setup.exe to start the installation. If unable to execute, infections on computer is preventing it from running, rename the file mbam-setup.exe to anything (like myfile.exe)

5. Run the installation on the default settings. No changes are necessary.

6. Just before completing the installation, make sure that the following are marked check.

- Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware

- Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware



7. MBAM will run and update itself after installation. Close MBAM after the update.



8. Restart your computer in SafeMode

- After Power-On the computer, just before Windows start, press F8

- From the selections, Select SafeMode



9. Click on the MBAM icon and start to Perform Full Scan to begin scanning your computer for System Tool 2011 related files.

10. After scanning, a message will appear stating that the scan is completed successfully. Click OK.

11. Click Show Results and detected threats will be displayed.

12. Make sure that all threats are marked check, then click Remove Selected to begin removal of the malicious files.

13. Exit MalwareBytes’ AntiMalware and restart your computer.



14. System Tool 2011 and all its files are now removed from your computer. To protect your computer from this threat and avoid future infections, you may want to obtain a Full Version of MalwareBytes’ AntiMalware.

Answer 2

You can run antivirus and antispyware programs, but the sad fact is if you have found one virus on your computer, you probably have several. Cleaning the computer now requires you to follow these steps, because modern viruses and spyware entrench themselves in files that your computer needs in order to run:



1. Virus-check your data files (not application files-- you have installer CDs for those).

2. Back up the data files, getting them off your hard drive.

3. Get your original operating system CDs that came with your computer.

4. Boot your computer from the operating system CD.

5. Select the option that erases your hard drive and then reinstall your system software.

6. Turn on your software firewall that came with your operating system.

7. Reconnect to the internet, and download *all* Windows updates, no matter how long it takes.

8. Reinstall your application software, and update the applications as much as you can.

9. Reinstall your data files.

10. Create a limited user account on your system that does *not* have administrator access, and web surf only from this account.



Yes, this is a pain in the butt. No, there is no other way. No, antivirus and antispyware programs cannot fix this problem on its own.



So, what do you do in the future?



1. Never click on links you find in an e-mail.

2. Never open an e-mail attachment, ever.

3. Only download files from a reputable website that you know is on the up-and-up.

4. Never use bit-torrent and other file-sharing programs.

5. Never use an unsolicited drive-checking site.

6. Turn off all java and java scripting by default, and only enable java and java scripting for sites that you know you can trust.

7. Never read an unsolicited e-mail, and delete spam immediately. It is possible to be hacked by reading an e-mail alone.



Please adhere to the 'dont's' I provided above, because you will have to repeat the cleaning steps that I listed first *every time you get infected.* Anti-spyware and anti-virus programs are good to have, but they are a second line of defense. The best way to protect your system is you, and changing your behavior.



Good luck!

Answer 3

Automatic removal with a program specifically designed to handle rogue antivirus programs is a fast and efficient way to restore your computer to optimal functioning. STOPzilla by IS3 and PC Tool's Spyware Doctor are two excellent choices that are easy and thorough. It is helpful to update your definition files and then run your security program to ensure your system is clean in the future after the removal program eliminates System Tool.



Your other option is to manually remove System Tool. This, too, can be very effective, but only if you have experience with your system registry. It is very easy to miss a file or delete a legitimate program inadvertently when dealing with registry keys and associated files. This can impact the performance of your computer and allow the rogue to continue to run. Manual removal can be tedious work, so if you have any questions or concerns, we are happy to give you the benefit of our experience. You will find a list of files and registry keys that need to be deleted in order to eliminate System Tool. To allow deletion, go to the Windows Explorer Tools menu and show hidden files. After you have completed the process, put it back to its original settings.



Delete Files:



c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\\

c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\\

c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\\.exe



Delete Registry Key:



KEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce ""





Removing System Tool Automatically/Safely



For automatic removal we recommend STOPzilla by iS3 Inc., a BBB rated A+ company. STOPzilla is an antispyware program with real time protection and is Checkmark Certified, so you can be confident of STOPzilla's ability to safely get rid of System Tool and any hidden Trojans. It requires registration to enable deletions.



* STOPzilla Review - last definitions update 11 December 2010



Remove System Tool Now:



1. Download STOPzilla Download STOPzilla

2. Run a full scan and remove all the detected infections.

3. Reboot and rescan. Your computer should now be clean.



If you need help removing System Tool email us at [e-mail].

Answer 4

Remove System Tool and SystemTool (Uninstall Guide)



http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-system-tool



@Antman - stopzilla is viewed by many as a rogue program:



http://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showtopic=1416

Answer 5

so this happened to me today. its the worst thing ever.



1. PRINT THESE OUT you cant get them later.

2. restart your computer, and when the first screen starts up click F8 a repeatedly until the black screen shows up

3. select safe mode, and click enter.

4. system restore to about 3 or 4 days before the virus attacked (for me, i did Wednesday.. today is Saturday.)

4a. to system restore... go to start: all programs: accessories: system tools: system restore

4b. pick a date.

5. wait for that to load, then scan with your antivirus.

5a. if system tools removed urs, like it did to mine, then download avast! free. i swear, it is the best thing ever.

6. run virus scans/disk defrag/disk cleanup, and change all ur passwords and stuff.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 6

My boyfriend clicked on a link that was on his Facebook page last night & System Tool 2011 installed itself on his computer......we got rid of it by rebooting his computer in safemode w/ networking....(hit f8 as your computer is booting up) and then installing the freeware version of MALWAREBYTES. We ran a FULL system scan and QUARANTINED the files. His computer is running just fine now. HOPE THIS HELPS YOU!!

Answer 7

Use rkill first http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/anti-virus/rkill

Then install Malwarebytes Antimalware, SUPERAntispyware or Hitman Pro and run a full system scan. All programs are free and safe to use.

Answer 8

if it's a program, it should have a uninstaller in the menu, if not go to add & remove in the control panel fine it & click remove, if it's just a file delete it, do a search for it & delete all that's came with it. & delete ur temp files, history & cookies, also get Ccleaner, that uninstall it for u>:)