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Remove Live Security Platinum (Uninstall Guide)

By Stelian7 min read538comments

Live Security Platinum is a malicious program also known as rogue security software, which will display fake security alerts in an attempt to scare you into buying this fake security product.
In addition, Live Security Platinum has also hijacked your PC,blocking your from running files,so now when your trying to open and executable file (file ending with .exe), this program will instead display this fake alerts:
Warning!
Application cannot be executed. The file rdpclip.exe is infected. Please active your antivirus software.

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Security Monitor: WARNING!
Attention! System detected a potential hazard (TrojanSPM/LX) on your computer that may infect executable files. Your private information and PC safety is at risk.
To get rid of unwanted spyware and keep your computer safe you need to update your current security software.
Click Yes to download official intrusion detection system (IDS software).

Live Security Platinum Warning Spyware.IEMonster activity detected. This is spyware that attempts to steal passwords from Internet Explorer, Mozilla FireFox, Outlook and other programs. Click here to remove it immediately with Live Security Platinum

Live Security Platinum Firewall Alert Live Security Platinum Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet. Internet Explorer Internet Browser is infected with SVCHOST.Stealth.Key-logger. This worm is trying to send your credit card details using Internet Explorer Internet Browser to connect to remove host

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Live Security Platinum will also cause malicious browser redirects and system slowdowns so it needs to be removed from your computer as soon as possible.
This is are a few images of Live Security Platinum:

[Image: Live Security Platinum virus]

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[Image: Live Security Platinum Alert]

[Image: Live Security Platinum Warning]

Registration codes for Live Security Platinum
As an optional step,you can use the following license key to register Live Security Platinum and stop the fake alerts.
AA39754E-715219CE
Please keep in mind that entering the above registration code will NOT remove Live Security Platinum from your computer , instead it will just stop the fake alerts so that you’ll be able to complete our removal guide more easily.

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Live Security Platinum Removal Guide

STEP 1 : Start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking

  1. Remove all floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs from your computer, and then restart your computer.
  2. Press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts.Please keep in mind that you need to press the F8 key before the Windows start-up logo appears.
    Note: With some computers, if you press and hold a key as the computer is booting you will get a stuck key message. If this occurs, instead of pressing and holding the “F8 key”, tap the “F8 key” continuously until you get the Advanced Boot Options screen.
  3. On the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight Safe Mode with Networking , and then press ENTER.
    [Image: Safemode.jpg]
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STEP 2: Remove Live Security Platinum malicious proxy server

Live Security Platinum may add a proxy server which prevents the user from accessing the internet,follow the below instructions to remove the proxy.

  1. Start the Internet Explorer browser and if you are using Internet Explorer 9 ,click on the gear icon [Image: IE gear icon] (Tools for Internet Explorer 8 users) ,then select Internet Options.
    [Image: Internet-options-IE.png]
  2. Go to the tab Connections.At the bottom, click on LAN settings.
    [Image: Remove-proxy-server2.png]
  3. Uncheck the option Use a proxy server for your LAN. This should remove the malicious proxy server and allow you to use the internet again.
    [Image: Remove-proxy-server3.png]

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

STEP 3: Repair your Windows Registry from Live Security Platinum malicious changes.

Smart Fortress 2012 has changed your Windows registry settings so that when you try to run a executable file (ending with .exe ) , it will instead launch the infection rather than the desired program.

  1. Download the registryfix.reg file to fix the malicious registry changes from Live Security Platinum.
    Download RegistryFix.regOpens the download page in a new tab.
  2. Double-click on registryfix.reg file to run it. Click “Yes” for Registry Editor prompt window,then click OK.
    [Image: fix registry]

STEP 4: Run RKill to terminate known malware processes associated with Live Security Platinum.

RKill is a program that will attempt to terminate all malicious processes associated with Live Security Platinum,so that we will be able to perform the next step without being interrupted by this malicious software.
Because this utility will only stop Live Security Platinum running process, and does not delete any files, after running it you should not reboot your computer as any malware processes that are configured to start automatically will just be started again.

  1. While your computer is in Safe Mode with Networking ,please download the latest official version of RKill.Please note that we will use a renamed version of RKILL so that Live Security Platinum won’t block this utility from running.
    Download RKillYour download starts right away.
  2. Double-click on the iExplore.exe icon in order to automatically attempt to stop any processes associated with Live Security Platinum.
    [Image: run-rkill-1.png]
  3. RKill will now start working in the background, please be patient while the program looks for various malware programs and tries to terminate them.
    [Image: run-rkill-2.png]
    IF you are having problems starting or running RKill, you can download any other renamed versions of RKill from here.
  4. When Rkill has completed its task, it will generate a log. You can then proceed with the rest of the guide.
    [Image: Live Security Platinum rkill3.jpg]

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

STEP 5: Remove Live Security Platinum malicious files with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware FREE

  1. Download the latest official version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware FREE.
    Download MalwarebytesFree official installer. Your download starts right away.
  2. Start the Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware installation process by double clicking on mbam-setup file.
    [Image: Malwarebytes Installer]
  3. When the installation begins, keep following the prompts in order to continue with the setup process. Do not make any changes to default settings and when the program has finished installing, make sure you leave both the Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware checked. Then click on the Finish button. If Malwarebytes’ prompts you to reboot, please do not do so.
    [Image: Finishing Malwarebytes installation]
  4. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now start and you’ll be prompted to start a trial period , please select ‘Decline‘ as we just want to use the on-demand scanner.
    [Image: Decline Malwarebytes trial]
  5. On the Scanner tab,select Perform full scan and then click on the Scanbutton to start scanning your computer.
    [Image: Starting a full system sca]
  6. Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware will now start scanning your computer for Live Security Platinum malicious files as shown below.
    [Image: Malwarebytes scanning for malicious files]
  7. When the scan is finished a message box will appear, click OK to continue.[Image: Malwarebytes scan results]
  8. You will now be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections that Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware has detected.Please note that the infections found may be different than what is shown in the image.Make sure that everything is Checked (ticked) and click on the Remove Selectedbutton.
    [Image: Infections found by Malwarebytes]
  9. Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware will now start removing the malicious files.After completing this task it will display a message stating that it needs to reboot,please allow this request and then let your PC boot in Normal mode.

STEP 6: Double check your system for any left over infections with HitmanPro

  1. This step can be performed in Normal Mode ,so please download the latest official version of HitmanPro.
    Download HitmanProOfficial Sophos download. Free scan, free 30-day trial to remove threats.
  2. Double click on the previously downloaded fileto start the HitmanPro installation.
    [Image: hitmanpro-icon.png]
    IF you are experiencing  problems while trying to starting HitmanPro, you can use the “Force Breach” mode.To start this program in Force Breach mode, hold down the left CTRL-key when you start HitmanPro and all non-essential processes are terminated, including the malware process. (How to start HitmanPro in Force Breach mode – Video)
  3. Click on Next to install HitmanPro on your system.
    [Image: installing-hitmanpro.png]
  4. The setup screen is displayed, from which you can decide whether you wish to install HitmanPro on your machine or just perform a one-time scan, select a option then click on Next to start a system scan.
    [Image: hitmanpro-setup-options.png]
  5. HitmanPro will start scanning your system for malicious files. Depending on the size of your hard drive, and the performance of your computer, this step will take several minutes.
    [Image: hitmanpro-scanning.png]
  6. 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.
    [Image: hitmanpro-scan-results.png]
  7. Click Activate free license to start the free 30 days trial and remove the malicious files.
    [Image: hitmanpro-activation.png]
  8. 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.

STEP 7: Remove any left over malicious registry keys and files

Live Security Platinum has sadded some malicious registry keys to your Windows installation , to remove this malicious changes we need to run a scan with RogueKiller

  1. Please download the latest official version of RogueKiller.
    Download RogueKillerOpens the download page in a new tab.
  2. Double click on RogueKiller.exe to start this utility and then wait for the Prescan to complete.This should take only a few seconds and then you can click the Start button to perform a system scan.
    RogueKiller scanning after Live Security Platinum virus virus
  3. After the scan has completed, press the Delete button to remove any malicious registry keys.
    Remove Live Security Platinum virus infection with RogueKiller
  4. Next we will need to restore your shortcuts, so click on the ShortcutsFix button and allow the program to run.
    Remove residual damage from Live Security Platinum virus virus

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

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  2. Dana

    Thank you Stelian for the guide, I followed all the steps one of which included downloading the other versions of RKill link which I woefully did. The program was called JDownloader Manager or smth like this which tended to open some Babylon Search when I would start IE. :( I seem to have uninstalled both babylon and downloader manager and ran hitman but I keep getting prompts if I trust ActiveMail Com Server every time I try to open IE :( please help

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    1. Stelian PiliciTeam

      In reply to Dana

      Hello,
      Go to the Add or Remove Programs section on Windows and remove this programs (Apart from that Babylon Search –removal guide here– I have never heard of them but they are need it).
      Next,lets make some further check-ups:
      1.Run a scan with Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool
      Click here to download the Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool.

      1. Save it to your desktop.
      2. Double click the setup file to run it.
      3. Follow the onscreen prompts until it is installed
      4. Click the Options button (the ‘Gear’ icon), then make sure only the following are ticked:
        • System Memory
        • Hidden startup objects
        • Disk boot sectors
        • Local Disk (C:)
        • Also any other drives (Removable that you may have)
      5. Then click on Actions on the left hand side
      6. Click Select Action, then make sure both Disinfect and Delete if disinfection fails are ticked
      7. Click on Automatic Scan
      8. Now click the Start Scanning button, to run the scan
      9. After the scan is complete, click the reports button (‘Paper icon’, next to the ‘cog’ icon) on the right hand side
      10. Click Detected threats on the left
      11. Now click the Save button, and save it as kaslog.txt to your Desktop
      12. Please copy and paste the contents of kaslog.txt in your next reply.

      2.Run a scan with Eset Online Scanner.

      1. Download ESET Online Scanner utility.
        ESET Online Scanner Download Link (This link will automatically download ESET Online Scanner on your computer.)
      2. Double click on the Eset installer program (esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe).
      3. Check Yes, I accept the Terms of Use
      4. Click the Start button.
      5. Check Scan archives
      6. Push the Start button.
      7. ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
      8. When the scan completes, push List of found threats
      9. Push Export to Text file  and save the file to your desktop using a unique name, such as ESET Scan. Include the contents of this report in your next reply.Note – when ESET doesn’t find any threats, no report will be created.
      10. Push the back button.
      11. Push Finish
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    2. mark

      In reply to Dana

      Stelian,

      You are a lifesaver…..I contracted a strong case of the LSP and followed your instructions to the letter…THANK YOU VERY MUCH….What part of the world are you in….if you were in San Diego I would highly recommend you.

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  3. ty0069

    Thank you so much! Lengthy process but it did the trick.. what an annoying piece of crap that was!

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  5. WILL

    WHEN THIS VIRUS FIRST POPPED UP ON MY SCREEN, I QUICKLY TURNED MY LAPTOP OFF, RESTARTED IT, THEN WENT TO CONTROL PANEL AND UNINSTALLED IT BUT IT STILL THERE AND IN MY START MENU BUT IT’S GONE FROM MY TASKBAR…….IT NEVER POPPED UP ON MY SCREEN AGAIN ( FAKE ALERTS ), AND I’M ABLE TO GET ON THE INTERNET……..WHAT SHOULD I DO ????

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    1. Stelian PiliciTeam

      In reply to WILL

      Hello,
      Did you follow the guide?Did you scan with the recommended software?

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        1. Stelian PiliciTeam

          In reply to WILL

          YES, of course you need to remove this infection…Just follow the guide… :)

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  6. Allison

    My father called me over early this morning, Apparently to him i am computer god tech support.
    I saw this virus and had never encountered it, and malware bytes didnt pick it up right away, so I grabbed my laptop and found this. In less than 20 min his computer was like new. And I’m still the computer god. But he did get quite a yelling from me. He was trying to convince me to “buy the software because it will protect his computer” And explaining it was a virus was harder than getting rid of it. Thanks again.

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    1. Stelian PiliciTeam

      In reply to Allison

      Good to hear that you manage to avoid this …. Never pay for a product that requests money for removal.. :D

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  7. Randy

    Thank God for you! I’m literally about to cry with tears of joy – that’s how happy I am for you saving my laptop. You’ll never know how appreciative I am for your tutorial. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

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  8. Cathy

    Thank you! Finally got it! Started removal process within minutes of infection……must have been a “drive by”. Had to use HitMan because Malwarebytes did not find anything. Ran several Rkill versions……said computer had been redirected, but never shut down any processes.

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    1. Stelian PiliciTeam

      In reply to Cathy

      Hello,
      If you want you can perform a double check with ESET Online Scanner.

      1.Run a scan with Eset Online Scanner.

      1. Download ESET Online Scanner utility.
        ESET Online Scanner Download Link (This link will automatically download ESET Online Scanner on your computer.)
      2. Double click on the Eset installer program (esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe).
      3. Check Yes, I accept the Terms of Use
      4. Click the Start button.
      5. Check Scan archives
      6. Push the Start button.
      7. ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
      8. When the scan completes, push Finish
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  9. Phil

    Thanks for the easy instructions you left for removing the Live Security Platinum. Got most of the bugs out of my system.

    However, I am still having problems with my Microsoft Security Essentials now. I uninstalled the program and re-installed it. Worked initially, but after starting it up again, MSE is having problems with updating and installing any new virus/malware definitions.

    Any advice? Please let me know. Thanks.

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    1. Stelian PiliciTeam

      In reply to Phil

      1.Run a scan with Eset Online Scanner.

      1. Download ESET Online Scanner utility.
        ESET Online Scanner Download Link (This link will automatically download ESET Online Scanner on your computer.)
      2. Double click on the Eset installer program (esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe).
      3. Check Yes, I accept the Terms of Use
      4. Click the Start button.
      5. Check Scan archives
      6. Push the Start button.
      7. ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
      8. When the scan completes, push Finish

      2.Download Windows Repair by Tweaking.com to your desktop.  Use the direct download link for the Portable version of Windows Repair by Tweaking.com

      1. Double-click tweaking.com_windows_repair_aio.zip and extract the Tweaking.com – Windows Repair folder to your desktop.
      2. Now open this folder and double-click Repair_Windows.exe.
      3. Click the Start Repairs tab on the far right.
      4. Click the Start button (bottom right)
        Note: When asked if you would like to create a restore point. It is recommended just in-case something does not go as planned.
      5. Click Unselect All
      6. Put a checkmark in the following items:
        • Repair Windows Firewall
        • Repair Hosts File
        • Repair Temp Files
        • Remove Policies Set By Infections
        • Set Windows Services To Default Startup

        Note: Leave everything else unchecked

      7. Put a checkmark in Restart System When Finished
      8. Now click the Start button (bottom right)

      3.How is your computer behaving now?
      ‘
      PS. Microsoft Security Essential is good antivirus however Avast 7 Free is so much better :)

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      1. Phil

        In reply to Stelian Pilici

        Got everything working and cleaned. Thanks to all who helped out.

        One piece of advice, when using Tweaking.com – Windows Repair (all-in-one) file, be careful when using ComboFix, which is one of the recommended Malware programs unless you know what you are doing. Could cause problems.

        It took a lot of work and time, but computer is running smoothly. Happy camper (still don’t like malware and virus programmers with a passion though). :)

        Thanks again!

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  10. Tommy

    Thanks Stelian. Your well put together and easy to follow advice has worked a charm. If you ever happen to visit Ireland, let me know and I will repay you with many pints of creamy Guinness. :) Thanks again.

    Tommy, Ireland.

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  11. Stephen

    Stelian,
    I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you and your talents. You didn’t have to post this user friendly tutorial, but you did. ( And we “Non Computer Savoy” Folk thank you) I’m happy that your blog is the first thing that showed up when I performed a Google search. Thanks Again!

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  12. Diane

    Thanks so much for the step-by-step directions and the visuals (screenshots). I use my computer nonstop for my job as a teacher, and I hate how much time I waste dealing with issues like this, but I’m so glad there are folks out there like you who are willing to share their knowledge with the rest of us who aren’t quite a tech-savvy.

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  13. Thank You

    My family and I just wanted to say Thank You for helping us. Your guide is easy to follow and removed things that aren’t supposed to be on our PC.
    Thank You
    Family

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  14. Gage S. Lockhart

    Thank you so much. My 62 year old father got this Virus and it really threw him into a panic as he uses his machine for research, current events and communication all the time. My initial attempts failed to remove this cleverly disguised virus and I found these instructions. Very easy to follow and based on the comments (as recently as today!) I am confident all will be well and I will be able get this machine back to my mom and dad…A couple of years I had to slay the Virtumonde virus for my Dad!

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  15. Meseydi

    Thanks so much for these easy to follow instructions. I was so upset when I realized I had this virus and can’t tell you how relieved I am that I was able to remove myself. I so appreciate you putting this information out there for us.

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  16. Scott in IL

    Stelian,

    All these processes worked tremendously. You are a gentleman and a computer scholar. Thanks for the help, and thanks for delivering it in a way that a “know-nothing” like me could understand.
    You da man. :)

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  17. GC

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise.

    People like you make up for the scumbags that create these viruses.

    These instructions worked perfectly for me.

    Thanks a million.

    G

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  18. Joshua

    Even when in Firefox I turned on no proxy the Internet is super slow and doesn’t work, please I beg you help

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    1. Stelian PiliciTeam

      In reply to Joshua

      Hello,
      Ok,try to do this…
      STEP 1 : While in NORMAL MODE,download HitmanPro and then start this program in ForceBreach Mode
      1.Here are the direct download links for HitmanPro,
      – http://dl.surfright.nl/HitmanPro36.exe (For 32bit)
      – http://dl.surfright.nl/HitmanPro36_x64.exe (For 64bit)
      2.Hold down the left CTRL-key when you start HitmanPro and all non-essential processes are terminated, including this rogue malicious process
      Here is a video that explains with graphic details how to do this : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6eRWTv2STk
      3. If it start ,let it scan and remove all the detected threats.

      STEP 2: Download/Run Rkill and then run a scan with Malwarebytes.
      1.Download a different named Rkill (direct download links bellow):
      http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/grinler/WiNlOgOn.exe
      http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/grinler/uSeRiNiT.exe
      http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/grinler/rkill.scr
      2.And then follow the guide starting with the Malwarebytes scan.

      STEP3 : Perform a system scan with Emsisoft Anti-Malware:

      1. Please download the latest official version of Emsisoft Emergency Kit : http://www.emsisoft.de/en/software/eek/
      2. After the download process will finish , you’ll need to unpack EmsisoftEmergencyKit.zip
        [Image: ekk1.png]
      3. Open the Emsisoft Emergency Kit Folder and double click EmergencyKitScanner.bat
        [Image: ekk2.png]
      4. A pop-up will prompt you to update Emsisoft Emergency Kit , please click the “Yes” button.

        [Image: ekk3.png]

        [Image: ekk4.png]

      5. After the Update process has completed , put the mouse cursor over the “Menu” tab on the left and click-on “Scan PC”.

        [Image: ekk5.png]

      6. Select “Smart scan” and click-on the below “SCAN” button.

        [Image: ekk6.png]

      7. Emsisoft Emergency Kit will now start scanning your computer for malicious files as shown below.

        [Image: ekk7.png]

      8. When the scan will be completed , you will be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections that Emsisoft Emergency Kit has detected.Please note that the infections found may be different than what is shown in the image.
        Make sure that everything is Checked (ticked) and click on the ‘Quarantine selected objects’ button.
        [Image: ekk8.png]
      9. Emsisoft Emergency Kit will now start removing the malicious files.
        If during the removal process Emsisoft will display a message stating that it needs to reboot, please allow this request.

      If you are still experiencing problems , start a thread in our Malware Removal Support forum : http://malwaretips.com/Forum-Malware-Removal-Assistance

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  19. jyun

    Oops, I forgot to include steps for removing the file pointed to by the shortcut. Here are the complete steps:

    1. Click on the Windows icon at the lower left corner of the desktop to bring up the Start Menu.
    2. Locate Live Security Platinum entry. In my case, it was a folder. In your case, it may be a file. Or it may not be there, in which case you may not have the executable on your computer.
    3. Whether it is a file or folder, right-click on it. Do NOT left-click it!
    4. In the pop-up menu, select Properties.
    5. Go to the location shown in the Target box by using Windows Explorer. Let’s call this location A. Be very careful to not execute (e.g. left-click or doubleclick) any file at that location.
    a. If it is a folder, open it.
    b. Right-click on the file.
    c. Select Properties in the popup menu. Go to the location shown in the Target box. Don’t left-click or doubleclick on any file found at that location.
    e. At the location, you may see many files. Delete only the one pointed to by the Target box.
    6. Go back to the location A (found via the first Target box in Step 5 above) and delete everything that you see there. In my case, it was just one folder, so it was very simple for me to remove it. This will cause Live Security Platinum entry to be removed from the Windows Start menu.
    7. Go to the Recycle Bin and delete permanently.

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  20. jyun

    Thanks for the help in removing the infection. However, there was one more thing that was not removed by Malwarebytes and Hitman Pro. After you run both programs, you should check to see if Live Security Platinum is in the Windows Start menu. In my case, it was still there, with the shortcut pointing to a file identified by Windows as an executable. I, of course, was very careful to not cause that file to execute. To check for that file and to remove it, I did the following:

    1. Click on the Windows icon at the lower left corner of the desktop to bring up the Start Menu.
    2. Locate Live Security Platinum entry. In my case, it was a folder. In your case, it may be a file. Or it may not be there, in which case you may not have the executable on your computer.
    3. Whether it is a file or folder, right-click on it. Do NOT left-click it!
    4. In the pop-up menu, select Properties.
    5. Go to the location shown in the Target box by using Windows Explorer. Be very careful not to doubleclick on anything at that location.
    6. Delete everything located at the Target location. In my case, it was just one folder, so it was very simple for me to remove it.
    7. Go to the Recycle Bin and delete permanently.

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