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.
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
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:
![Live Security Platinum [Image: Live Security Platinum virus]](http://malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Live-Security-Platinum.png)
![Live Security Platinum fake alert [Image: Live Security Platinum Alert]](http://malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Live-Security-Platinum-alert1.png)
![Live Security Platinum fake warning [Image: Live Security Platinum Warning]](http://malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Live-Security-Platinum-warning1.png)
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.
Live Security Platinum Removal Guide
STEP 1 : Start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking
- Remove all floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs from your computer, and then restart your computer.
- 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. - On the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight Safe Mode with Networking , and then press ENTER.
![Safe Mode with Networking screen [Image: Safemode.jpg]](//malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/safemode.jpg)
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.
- Start the Internet Explorer browser and if you are using Internet Explorer 9 ,click on the gear icon
(Tools for Internet Explorer 8 users) ,then select Internet Options.
![Internet Options in IE [Image: Internet-options-IE.png]](//malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/ie1.png)
- Go to the tab Connections.At the bottom, click on LAN settings.
![Connections tab in Internet Explorer [Image: Remove-proxy-server2.png]](//malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/ie2.png)
- 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.
![Uncheck the option Use a proxy server for your LAN [Image: Remove-proxy-server3.png]](//malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/ie3.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.
- Download the registryfix.reg file to fix the malicious registry changes from Live Security Platinum.
REGISTRYFIX.REG DOWNLOAD LINK (This link will automatically download the registry fix called registryfix.reg) - Double-click on registryfix.reg file to run it. Click “Yes” for Registry Editor prompt window,then click OK.
![Remove Live Security Platinum (Uninstall Guide) 1 [Image: fix registry]](//malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/registry.png)
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.
- 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.
RKILL DOWNLOAD LINK (This link will automatically download RKILL renamed as iExplore.exe) - Double-click on the iExplore.exe icon in order to automatically attempt to stop any processes associated with Live Security Platinum.
![RKILL ICON [Image: run-rkill-1.png]](//malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/rkill1.png)
- RKill will now start working in the background, please be patient while the program looks for various malware programs and tries to terminate them.
![RKILL Command prompt [Image: run-rkill-2.png]](//malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/rkill2.png)
IF you are having problems starting or running RKill, you can download any other renamed versions of RKill from here. - When Rkill has completed its task, it will generate a log. You can then proceed with the rest of the guide.
![RKILL LOG [Image: Live Security Platinum rkill3.jpg]](//malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/rkill3.png)
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
- Download the latest official version of 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) - Start the Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware installation process by double clicking on mbam-setup file.
![Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Installer [Image: Malwarebytes Installer]](//malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/malwarebytes-setup.png)
- 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.
![Malwarebytes last setup screen [Image: Finishing Malwarebytes installation]](//malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/update-malwarebytes.png)
- 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.
- On the Scanner tab,select Perform full scan and then click on the Scanbutton to start scanning your computer.
![Perform a Full System Scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware [Image: Starting a full system sca]](//malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/start-scan-malwarebytes.png)
- Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware will now start scanning your computer for Live Security Platinum malicious files as shown below.
![Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scanning for Live Security Platinum [Image: Malwarebytes scanning for malicious files]](//malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/scan-malwarebytes.png)
- When the scan is finished a message box will appear, click OK to continue.
![Malwarebytes when the system scan has finished [Image: Malwarebytes scan results]](//malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/results-malwarebytes.png)
- 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.
![Removing the infections found by Malwarebytes [Image: Infections found by Malwarebytes]](//malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/detection-malwarebytes.png)
- 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
- 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) - Double click on the previously downloaded fileto start the HitmanPro installation.
![HitmanPro Installer [Image: hitmanpro-icon.png]](//malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/hpro1.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) - Click on Next to install HitmanPro on your system.
![HitmanPro installation process [Image: installing-hitmanpro.png]](//malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/hpro2.png)
- 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.
![HitmanPro setup options [Image: hitmanpro-setup-options.png]](//malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/hpro3.png)
- 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.
![HitmanPro scanning for Live Security Platinum [Image: hitmanpro-scanning.png]](//malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/hpro4.png)
- 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.
![HitmanPro Live Security Platinum scan results [Image: hitmanpro-scan-results.png]](//malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/hpro5.png)
- Click Activate free license to start the free 30 days trial and remove the malicious files.
![Activate HitmanPro free license to remove detected infections [Image: hitmanpro-activation.png]](//malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/hpro6.png)
- 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
- Please download the latest official version of RogueKiller.
ROGUEKILLER DOWNLOAD LINK (This link will automatically download RogueKiller on your computer) - 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.

- After the scan has completed, press the Delete button to remove any malicious registry keys.

- Next we will need to restore your shortcuts, so click on the ShortcutsFix button and allow the program to run.

![Safe Mode with Networking screen [Image: Safemode.jpg]](http://malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/safemode.jpg)
![Internet Options in IE [Image: Internet-options-IE.png]](http://malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/ie1.png)
![Connections tab in Internet Explorer [Image: Remove-proxy-server2.png]](http://malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/ie2.png)
![Uncheck the option Use a proxy server for your LAN [Image: Remove-proxy-server3.png]](http://malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/ie3.png)
![Remove Live Security Platinum (Uninstall Guide) 1 [Image: fix registry]](http://malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/registry.png)
![RKILL ICON [Image: run-rkill-1.png]](http://malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/rkill1.png)
![RKILL Command prompt [Image: run-rkill-2.png]](http://malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/rkill2.png)
![RKILL LOG [Image: Live Security Platinum rkill3.jpg]](http://malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/rkill3.png)
![Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Installer [Image: Malwarebytes Installer]](http://malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/malwarebytes-setup.png)
![Malwarebytes last setup screen [Image: Finishing Malwarebytes installation]](http://malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/update-malwarebytes.png)
![Perform a Full System Scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware [Image: Starting a full system sca]](http://malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/start-scan-malwarebytes.png)
![Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scanning for Live Security Platinum [Image: Malwarebytes scanning for malicious files]](http://malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/scan-malwarebytes.png)
![Malwarebytes when the system scan has finished [Image: Malwarebytes scan results]](http://malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/results-malwarebytes.png)
![Removing the infections found by Malwarebytes [Image: Infections found by Malwarebytes]](http://malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/detection-malwarebytes.png)
![HitmanPro Installer [Image: hitmanpro-icon.png]](http://malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/hpro1.png)
![HitmanPro installation process [Image: installing-hitmanpro.png]](http://malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/hpro2.png)
![HitmanPro setup options [Image: hitmanpro-setup-options.png]](http://malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/hpro3.png)
![HitmanPro scanning for Live Security Platinum [Image: hitmanpro-scanning.png]](http://malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/hpro4.png)
![HitmanPro Live Security Platinum scan results [Image: hitmanpro-scan-results.png]](http://malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/hpro5.png)
![Activate HitmanPro free license to remove detected infections [Image: hitmanpro-activation.png]](http://malwaretips.com/images/removalguide/hpro6.png)



Hi,i can’t start my computer in Safe Mode with Networking or only Safe Mode.Perheps it’s stoped by the virus.Thank U very much!
Hello John,
Lets work in NORMAL MODE to see if we can get around this :
Please run a scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware in Chameleon Mode in Norman mode:
2.Please perform a scan with HitmanPro as seen on the guide.
3.Run a scan with ESET Online Scanner:
ESET Online Scanner Download Link (This link will automatically download ESET Online Scanner on your computer.)
Got rid of it !!!
Thank you very much, Stelian. This info helped me incredibly. Is it OK if I uninstall Hitman Pro and so on now that my laptop’s clean already?
I’ve also updated Adobe a few hours before this malware stroke, BTW.
Thanks again:)
Hello,
Yes, you can uninstall HitmanPro is that’s what you want!:)
Hi – thanks for your free guide to remove this virus. Seems to have worked on my laptop however now that I’ve rebooted I can’t get MS Outlook to launch. I click on the shortcut and nothing happens? if you have any advice, I’d be grateful. thanks
Hello Debra,
Can you please try to start MS Outlook from it’s folder…..
i ahve very little computer knowledge and i followed these instructions and removed this virus. i had an adobe flash player update and clicked it and believe that is where i got this virus.
you should have a donation link for people to send you money if they want. i’d send some to you.
thanks, gary
Muchas gracias Stelian. Just removed this virus from my computer thanks to your guide. It’s so very kind and generous of you to help us all gratis.
Man, this is why internet is absolutely amazing! Precious FREE information for real troubles!
Thanks so much for your assistance. Managed to get rid of Live Premium virus with the first part of your help
The original post worked well and purged all malware off my system. Thanks for the instructions – they saved my computer and academic career.
Dude! You are a legend!!!!!!!
Just restored my faith in human kind, so stoked people like you exist and want to help people for nothing in return… good on you and keep up the good work, I now have no more viruses thanks to you.
Cheers Wes
If I remove the programs you said to download after I am finished, will it cause any problems?
Hello John,
No, you can remove all the tools that we’ve used! :)
Stay safe!
not sure if you got my last message because i cant see it, i havent been able to remove it completely from my computer, plz help
Please run this two scans :
STEP 1 : Run a scan with Combofix
Download ComboFix from one of the following locations:
COMBOFIX DOWNLOAD LINK #1 (This link will automatically download Combofix on your computer)
COMBOFIX DOWNLOAD LINK #2 (This link will automatically download Combofix on your computer)
VERY IMPORTANT !!! Save as Combo-Fix.exe during the download. ComboFix must be renamed before you download to your Desktop
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Notes:
STEP 2: Run a scan with ESET Online Scanner:
ESET Online Scanner Download Link (This link will automatically download ESET Online Scanner on your computer.)
Waiting for your reply to tell me if your machine is ok ..
just a while ago my pc got infected by Live Security Platinum and everything in my pc frozed and admittedly i have no idea what to do but luckily and glad i found this site and just followed the direction carefully and it does help me back on track using my pc as if theres nothing happened. im so glad that helps comes in a site like this and all i can say is THANK YOU!
This tutorial works on my laptop. But, why are my laptop runs slower than before infected? Could you please give some advice? Thanks for your hard work on this tutorial.
Helo,
1.Run a scan with RogueKiller
ROGUEKILLER DOWNLOAD LINK (This link will automatically download RogueKiller on your computer)
2.Run a scan with Eset Online Scanner.
ESET Online Scanner Download Link (This link will automatically download ESET Online Scanner on your computer.)
Let me know how is your computer running!
Not trying to be a smart ass, but I put the registration for security platinum and did a system restore from 2 days before the problem happened, all gone, never existed…Any collateral effects doing this?
Hello,
Please download and scan with Malwarebytes and HItmanPro, just to make sure everything is ok!:)
i cannot get the rkill icon to appear on my desktop….
and when i do the rkill it says nothing detected and then reboots my cpu after 1 minute
Hello alissa,
Lets work in NORMAL MODE to see if we can get around this :
Please run a scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware in Chameleon Mode in Norman mode:
2.Please perform a scan with HitmanPro as seen on the guide.
3.Run a scan with ESET Online Scanner:
ESET Online Scanner Download Link (This link will automatically download ESET Online Scanner on your computer.)
Thenk you sooooooo mutch!!!!
Im on step 3 asabove but i cant find the REGISTRYFIX.REG DOWNLOAD LINK…please help
Hello John,
Here is the direct download link : http://malwaretips.com/attachment.php?aid=1000
Alternatively ,you can create your own registrfix…Here is how:
A.Copy all the text in bold below and paste to Notepad/Text Document
B.THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! Save file as fix.reg to your Desktop. NOTE: (Save as type: All files)
C. Double-click on fix.reg file to run it. Click “Yes” for Registry Editor prompt window. Then click OK.
thanks a lot, it worked!
on a side note im pretty sure i got the virus throgh a link that a random person sent me on youtube. this may seem like a stupid question (maybe it is!) but is it possable to get a virus just while looking at a website like without downloading anything?
Hello Roger,
Yes,if you have an older version of Java or Adobe is very possible to be infected by an exploit or drive-by.
You can watch these videos to better understand this process :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cBed6-ufIQ&feature=plcp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3TeUzPkO-o&feature=plcp
Thanks so much, my computer works again.
The combination of Malware Bytes and Hitman cleared not only this virus but every other little-lurking-evil-virus-of-evilness from my friends Laptop.
Fantastic! Thank you very very much!
Oh my! my computer is normal now!
I just followed each step and got out of the nightmare.
Thanks a lot!