By far one of the most common fake Anti-Virus infections is PC Internet Security 2010. The name, icons, graphics, and code of this “program” will differ from computer to computer but all have the same purpose – financial gain for the malware authors. There are many devious variants of PC Internet Security 2010 being created all the time and it is important that you know how to remove PC Internet Security 2010.
So how, you might ask, did my computer become infected? “I have a free or paid antivirus program and this should have stopped this from infecting my computer, right?”
Unfortunately this is not always the case. Most free and paid anti-virus programs are not able to promise immunity from this dangerous infection.
Although you can remove PC Internet Security 2010 manually (and we’ll show you how in a short while), the steps are pretty tricky. So we strongly suggest you go for automatic removal when removing this fake anti-virus program.
Automatic PC Internet Security 2010 Removal Instructions:
Remove PC Internet Security 2010:
- Download Spyware Doctor
- Install Spyware Doctor
- Once Installed, it will update Its malware definitions
- Press Start Scan and let it scan your PC for malware
- After Scan is complete, It should find PC Internet Security 2010
- Press Fix Checked to remove PC Internet Security 2010
Many of you will notice that PC Internet Security 2010 will block you from installing Spyware Doctor. In this case, you must follow this additional step after you have downloaded Spyware Doctor – Restart Your Computer in Safe Mode with Networking AFTER you have downloaded Spyware Doctor from this website.
To restart in Safe Mode with Networking, restart your computer as you normally do and right when it begins to reboot, repeatedly press the F8 key – it must be pressed before the Windows logo appears when you are restarting. You will then need to select Safe Mode with Networking.
Restarting in this manner will prevent PC Internet Security 2010 from blocking you and you will be able to install Spyware Doctor properly. But remember, you must Download Spyware Doctor before you restart in safe mode.
Symptoms Of Infection
- Your computer is acting slow. PC Internet Security 2010 slows down your system significantly. This includes starting up, shutting down, playing games, and surfing the web.
- You are getting pestered with pop ups. PC Internet Security 2010 infects your registry and uses it to launch annoying pop up ads out of nowhere.
- Searches are redirected or your homepage and desktop are settings are changed. This is a symptom of a very serious PC Internet Security 2010 infection.
Dangers Of Infection
Viruses like PC Internet Security 2010 will infect your registry and other important system files. If the infection is not treated it can cause a complete collapse of your system.
Some PC Internet Security 2010 infections contain spyware and keyloggers which can be used to record sensitive data like passwords, credit card, bank account, and social security numbers. The longer you allow the infection to fester, the greater the chance of identity fraud.
How To Remove Infection Manually
Uninstall PC Internet Security 2010 Processes
IS2010.exe
winupdate.exe
41.exe
winlogon86.exe
winupdate86.exe
Delete PC Internet Security 2010 Files
%Program Files%\InternetSecurity2010\IS2010.exe
%Documents and Settings%\[USER]\Cookies\user@buy[1].txt
%Documents and Settings%\[USER]\Desktop\Internet Security 2010.lnk
%Documents and Settings%\[USER]\Desktop\SetupIS2010.exe
%Documents and Settings%\[USER]\Start Menu\Internet Security 2010.lnk
%Documents and Settings%\[USER]\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick %Launch\Internet Security 2010.lnk
%Program Files%\InternetSecurity2010\\IS2010.exe
%System%\critical_warning.html
%system%\winupdate.exe
%system%\winhelper.dll
c:\WINDOWS\system32\41.exe
c:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon86.exe
c:\WINDOWS\system32\winupdate86.exe
Remove PC Internet Security 2010 Registry Files
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Internet Security 2010
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “IS2010.exe”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Internet Security 2010
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\\Run “Internet Security 2010?
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\IS2010
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “winupdate86.exe”
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Warning! If Spyware Doctor is blocked by the virus then run your system in safe mode and try again. To do this reboot your system and tap F8 repeatedly as your computer starts up. Then run Spyware Doctor as normal. If this doesn’t work try renaming the Spyware Doctor EXE file.
