How do i get the "security tool" off my sons laptop?

Question

some kind of "security tool" keeps coming up and saying we have all these viruses & worms and i can`t get rid of it or keep it from popping up on the main screen. Is there a way to get rid of IT

Answer 1

To Remove Security tool in you Computer First Use Manual steps to turn off on System Restore

Steps to turn off System Restore



1. Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.

2. In the System Properties dialog box, click the System Restore tab.

3. Click to select the Turn off System Restore check box. Or, click to select the Turn off System Restore on all drives check box.

4. Click OK.

5. When you receive the following message, click Yes to confirm that you want to turn off System Restore.



Then After Restart you Computer Safe Mode with Networking How To Restart? To get into the Windows Safe Mode with Networking computer is booting press and hold your "F8 Key" which should bring up the "Windows Advanced Options Menu" as shown below. Use your arrow keys to move to Safe Mode with Networking and press your Enter key. Then Download Update and Scan Use Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Press This Link http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?tag=contentBody;mostPopTwoColWrap&cdlPid=10997763



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After Finish Remove Security tool Restart You Computer To Be Normal Then After Turn On System Restore.Steps to turn on System Restore



1. Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.

2. In the System Properties dialog box, click the System Restore tab.

3. Click to clear the Turn off System Restore check box. Or, click the Turn off System Restore on all drives check box.

4. Click OK.



After a few moments, the System Properties dialog box closes.

Restart you Computer to be Normal.

Answer 2

I assume you mean the fake anti-virus and proper noun called Security Tool and not some generic (lower case) security tool?



To remove Security Tool and SecurityTool (Uninstall Guide):

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



Scroll down to:

"Automated Removal Instructions for Security Tool using Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware:"

Do NOT purchase any of the removal software advertised at the top of that page.

Answer 3

You dont need to install anything, here's how to manually remove it:



1. Start > Programs.

Right click on 'Security tool' (at the bottom)

Then select Properties.

2. You should have the properties window popup.

Click 'Find Target..'

3. A folder should now open.

Right click on the file.

Select 'Rename'

Change the name to anything else.

4. Right click again on the file.

Select 'Delete'

and confirm the file deletion.

5. Right click on 'Security tool'

Then select Delete.

6. Reboot your computer

ie. Start > Shutdown > Restart

7. Once rebooted your computer should now appear normal.

On the desktop, right click on the 'Security tool'

Then Select 'Delete'

Answer 4

See the Security tool virus removal method

http://techvts.com/security/security-tool-virus-removal/

Answer 5

AVG Free and Pro and Avast are both good antiviruses, monitoring him depending how you do it and where you live may or may not technically be illegal, so I will not tell you how to do that. In my opinion you should not even try because ALL (not most, ALL) blocking/monitoring softwares/dns services/monitoring boxes etc. do NOT work as advertised and are easily bypassed if the user is clever enough. So basically, AVG/Avast for security, and don't even try block unless you are counting on the user not being clever enough to bypass the block, and if you are sure it's legal where you live. As to blocking content that 'isnt beneficial', it isn't my job to tell you how to do things, but I think people have to find things out for themselves if they are mature enough (like 13-15+ depending on the person).

Answer 6

first of all keep in mind that things "detected" by security tool are not real. it reports all kinds of stuff to trick you into purchasing the fake program. here's how you can delete security tool: http://www.spywarevoid.com/remove-securitytool-security-tool-removal-help.html

Answer 7

Well it's definitly a rouge spyware/trojan program but don't panic yet. Just hit ctrl+alt+delete go into processes and right-click the process name and click end process tree. The second thing to do is download MalwareBytes then run a scan with it. Also run a scan with your anti-virus and make sure it's fully updated.

Answer 8

The security tool is actually a virus itself. download, update, and full scan with malwarebytes http://www.malwarebytes.org to get rid of it.

Answer 9

Security tool removal instructions:

http://deletemalware.blogspot.com/2010/01/how-to-remove-security-tool-virus-from.html

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