How to remove Windows Secure Web Patch (TUTORIAL)

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Windows Secure Web Patch is a PC virus that will display fake alerts, claiming malware has been detected on your computer.
In reality, none of the issues are real, and are only used to scare you into buying Windows Secure Web Patch and stealing your personal financial informations.
We strongly advise you to follow our Windows Secure Web Patch removal guide and ignore any alerts that this malicious software might generate.Under no circumstance should you buy this rogue security software as this can lead to identity theft.

If you've got a Windows Secure Web Patch infection , you'll be seeing this screens :

Registration codes for Windows Secure Web Patch

As an optional step,you can use one of the following license key to register Windows Secure Web Patch and stop the fake alerts.
0W000-000B0-00T00-E0020
Please keep in mind that entering the above registration code will NOT remove Windows Secure Web Patch from your computer , instead it will just stop the fake alerts so that you'll be able to complete our removal guide more easily.

Removal guide for Windows Secure Web Patch

This is a self-help guide, use at your own risk.

If you experience problems completing this guide, or the problem persists after following the instructions below or would like to have one of our staff members guide you through the process, please start a new thread in our Malware Removal Assistance forum.

STEP 1 : Start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking

To boot into Safe Mode with Networking press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts.
On the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight Safe Mode with Networking , and then press ENTER

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STEP 2 : Remove Windows Secure Web Patch malicious proxy server which is preventing the you from accessing the internet.

Open Internet Explorer → Click on the gear icon (Tools for Internet Explorer 8 Users) → Select Internet Options → Connections tab → Click on LAN Settings → Uncheck the option Use a proxy server for your LAN


If you are a Firefox users, go to Firefox(upper left corner) → Options → Advanced tab → Network → Settings → Select No Proxy

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STEP 3: Run RKill to terminate Windows Secure Web Patch malicious processes

1. While your computer is  in Safe Mode with Networking ,download and run RKill to terminate Windows Secure Web Patch malicious processes.
   RKILL DOWNLOAD LINK (This link will automatically download RKILL renamed as iExplore.exe)
2. Run Rkill , when the program has completed its task, it will generate a log. You can then proceed with the rest of the guide.
   

WARNING: Do not reboot your computer after running RKill as the malware process will start again , preventing you from properly performing the next step.

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STEP 4: Download and scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware FREE to remove Windows Secure Web Patch malicious files from your computer.

1. Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware FREE.
   MALWAREBYTES ANTI-MALWARE DOWNLOAD LINK (This link will open a download page in a new window from where you can download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free)


2. Install Mawlarebytes Anti-Malware by following the prompts. Do not make any changes to the default installation settings and do not restart your computer if asked so.
   
3. On the Scanner tab,please select Perform full scan and then click on the Scan button to start scanning your computer for any possible infections.
   
4. When the scan is finished click the 'OK' button and then you will be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections that Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware has detected.
   Make sure that everything is Checked (ticked) and click on Remove Selected button.
   
5. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware will now start removing the malicious files.
   If during the removal process Malwarebytes will display a message stating that it needs to reboot, please allow this request.
   

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STEP 5: Download and scan with HitmanPro to double check your system for any left over infections.

1. This step can be performed in Normal Mode ,so please download the latest official version of HitmanPro.
   HITMANPRO DOWNLOAD LINK (This link will open a download page in a new window from where you can download HitmanPro)
2. Start HitmanPro  by double clicking on the previously downloaded file. and then following the prompts.
   
3. Once the scan is complete, a screen displaying all the malicious files that the program found will be shown as seen in the image below.After reviewing each malicious object click Next .
   
4. Click Activate free license to start the free 30 days trial and remove the malicious files.
   
5. HitmanPro will now start removing the infected objects, and in some instances, may suggest a reboot in order to completely remove the malware from your system. In this scenario, always confirm the reboot action to be on the safe side.
   

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If you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove Windows Secure Web Patch from your machine, please start a new thread in our Malware Removal Assistance forum.