How to Remove PcSecureNet Malware / Virus
The PcSecureNet malware is a fake utility software that is similar to the Wini family of viruses, it will basically pretend to be an online scanner and will run like it is scanning your computer, however, this malware is actually just an ad that will ask you to download and install the full PcSecureNet scam utility later on. You need to keep in mind that there is no way for a site to scan your files without prior installation and this is why all the results that will be shown should be considered fake.
The PcSecureNet rogue utility will then install itself as soon as you agree to download and run it, it will reboot your system and reconfigure your settings so that it will start as soon as you login to your computer. Upon activation, the PcSecureNet virus will scan your computer and it will inform you that it has found multiple infections and that you need to purchase their program in order to fix your computer. Some variants of Wini rogues have been bundling a rootkit infection called TDL3 and this is why you will have to follow the guide below as well as the TDL3 removal guide.
The PcSecureNet Manual Removal Steps:
Please take the time to back up your system before you go through the manual removal steps. You need to keep in mind that any errors during the PcSecureNet file deletion will cause serious problem and this is why you need to double check everything first.
Associated PcSecureNet Files:
- c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\PcSecureNet.lnk
- c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\PcSecureNet
- c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\PcSecureNet\1 PcSecureNet.lnk
- c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\PcSecureNet\2 Homepage.lnk
- c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\PcSecureNet\3 Uninstall.lnk
- c:\Program Files\PcSecureNet Software
- c:\Program Files\PcSecureNet Software\PcSecureNet
- c:\Program Files\PcSecureNet Software\PcSecureNet\main_config.xml
- c:\Program Files\PcSecureNet Software\PcSecureNet\PcSecureNet.exe
- c:\Program Files\PcSecureNet Software\PcSecureNet\uninstall.exe
Associated PcSecureNet Windows Registry Information:
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\PcSecureNet
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PcSecureNet
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\PcSecureNet
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “PcSecureNet”
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\User Agent\Post Platform “WINFC 2.0.0.1”
The PcSecureNet manual removal procedure may require a certain level of technical skill and it may be too complicated for new computer users. The lack of technical skill and the slightest error during the deletion may cause an irreparable system corruption. What’s more, undeleted files and objects that remain hidden may cause the virus to reanimate automatically after incomplete removal. For this reason it’s strongly advised that the removal of the PcSecureNet tool, which will save your time and avoid any system corruptions and ensure the desired result be utilized.
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