{"id":1043,"date":"2011-08-19T16:36:34","date_gmt":"2011-08-19T16:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/Thread-How-To-Remove-Home-Safety-Essentials-Uninstall-Guide"},"modified":"2011-10-27T13:58:25","modified_gmt":"2011-10-27T13:58:25","slug":"how-to-remove-home-safety-essentials-uninstall-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/how-to-remove-home-safety-essentials-uninstall-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Remove Home Safety Essentials (Uninstall Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">What is Home Safety Essentials ?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id=\"mwtad3686252985\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_360520\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Home Safety Essentials<\/span>  is a fake system security software that is considered as a Rogue. Rogues are malicious programs that hackers use to trick users by displaying false threats and problems that it claims to have detected. In reality, none of the issues are real and are only used to convince the user into buying their software and stealing their personal financial information<\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Am I infected?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id=\"mwtad706766426\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309691-placement_360566\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>This is a screenshot of this rogue :<\/p>\n<p><!-- start: postbit_attachments_attachment --><br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/attachtypes\/image.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\".jpg\" title=\"\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/attachment.php?aid=745\" >HomeSafetyEssentials.jpg<\/a> (Size: 95.51 KB \/ Downloads: 30)<br \/>\n<!-- end: postbit_attachments_attachment --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Removal Instructions<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n(If you experience any problems completing these instructions, please start a new thread <span style=\"color: #0000FF;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/Forum-Malware-Removal-Assistance-and-Help\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>)<\/p><div id=\"mwtad814151027\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309691-placement_360569\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">1.<\/span> Restart your computer. As soon as your computer turns on, tap <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">F8<\/span> until you reach the <a href=\"http:\/\/windows.microsoft.com\/en-US\/windows-vista\/Advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advanced Boot Options<\/a>. Use the arrow keys and select <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Safe Mode with Networking <\/span>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.imgur.com\/I6J8P.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"[Image: I6J8P.jpg]\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">2.<\/span> This rogue adds a proxy server which prevents the user from accessing the internet. To remove this proxy server, start Internet Explorer. Under Tools, select Internet Options.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/img810.imageshack.us\/img810\/879\/ie1e.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"[Image: ie1e.jpg]\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Select the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"> Connections <\/span> tab. Then click on <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">LAN Settings<\/span>.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2796946994\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381401-ad_309691-placement_360573\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5315249587\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/img831.imageshack.us\/img831\/9774\/ie2w.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"[Image: ie2w.jpg]\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Un-check<\/span> the boxes under Proxy server if they are checked. This will remove the proxy server and allow you to use the internet again.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/img718.imageshack.us\/img718\/3138\/ie3h.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"[Image: ie3h.jpg]\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>For Firefox users, go to <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Tools<\/span> > Options > Advanced tab > Network > Settings > Select <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">No Proxy<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">3.<\/span> Download and run <span style=\"color: blue;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">RKill<\/span><\/span>.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1592760406\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381404-ad_309691-placement_381406\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8735619847\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/download.bleepingcomputer.com\/grinler\/rkill.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: blue;\">Download mirror 1<\/span><\/span><\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/download.bleepingcomputer.com\/grinler\/rkill.exe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: blue;\">Download mirror 2<\/span><\/span><\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/download.bleepingcomputer.com\/grinler\/rkill.scr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: blue;\">Download mirror 3<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Save it to your Desktop.<\/li>\n<li>Double click the RKill desktop icon.<\/li>\n<li>It will quickly run and launch a log. If it does not launch a log, try another download link until it does.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(Do not reboot your computer after running RKill as the malware programs will start again. <br \/>\nThis tools will kill the rogue&#8217;s process temporarily. As a result, act quickly and move on to the next step.)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">4. <\/span> Download <a href=\"http:\/\/download.cnet.com\/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware\/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?tag=mncol;1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: blue;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Malwarebytes&#8217; Anti-Malware<\/span><\/span><\/a> to your desktop. <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/cache.filehippo.com\/img\/ex\/1208__malwarebytes.png\" border=\"0\" alt=\"[Image: 1208__malwarebytes.png]\" title=\"\"><\/p><div id=\"mwtad2225014183\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360582-ad_309691-placement_360581\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9971336976\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Rename the file to <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">firefox.exe<\/span> BEFORE downloading<\/li>\n<li>Double-click <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">firefox.exe<\/span> and follow the prompts to install the program.<\/li>\n<li>At the end, be sure a checkmark is placed next to\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Update Malwarebytes&#8217; Anti-Malware<\/span><\/li>\n<li>and <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Launch Malwarebytes&#8217; Anti-Malware<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>then click <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Finish<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/img5.imageshack.us\/img5\/2738\/42456544.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"[Image: 42456544.jpg]\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>Once the program has loaded, select <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Perform full scan<\/span>, then click <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Scan<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>When the scan is complete, click <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">OK<\/span>, then <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Show Results<\/span> to view the results.\n<p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/img651.imageshack.us\/img651\/733\/55713761.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"[Image: 55713761.jpg]\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>Be sure that everything is Checked (ticked) and click on <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Remove Selected<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>Reboot your computer if prompted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nMalwarebytes should completely remove this infection however you can also download other free anti-malware softwares from the list below and run a full system scan to make sure that your computer is clean.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.surfright.nl\/en\/downloads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hitman Pro 3.5<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/security\/scanner\/en-us\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Safety Scanner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.freedrweb.com\/cureit\/how_it_works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr.Web CureIt!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eset.com\/us\/online-scanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESET Online Scanner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nIf you are still experiencing problems on your machine, please start a new thread <span style=\"color: #0000FF;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/Forum-Malware-Removal-Assistance-and-Help\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How was I infected?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rogues can get on to computers without the user&#8217;s consent through <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Drive-by downloads<\/span>. When a user visits a compromised or infected website, the site immediately checks for any security vulnerabilities on the machine to inject the malicious code.<\/li>\n<li>Peer-to-peer (P2P) programs <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">utorrent<\/span>, <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Limewire<\/span>, and <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Kazaa<\/span> are frequently used by hackers to distribute malware<\/li>\n<li>Hackers can also trick the user into downloading a file, saying it is a legitimate file needed to view a video or pictures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">How can I prevent these infections?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"color: blue;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">1. Keep Your System Updated<\/span><\/span><\/p><div id=\"mwtad3411833618\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360567-ad_309691-placement_360771\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6224621518\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Microsoft releases patches for Windows and Office products regularly to patch up Windows and Office product bugs and vulnerabilities. <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Please ensure you update your system regularly.<\/span>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">To update Windows and Office<\/span><\/p>\n<p>1. Go to Start > Control Panel > <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Automatic Updates<\/span><br \/>\n2. Select <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Automatic (recommended)<\/span> if you want the updates to be downloaded and installed without prompting you.<br \/>\n3. Select <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Download updates for me<\/span>, but <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">let me choose when to install them<\/span> button if you want the updates to be downloaded automatically but to be installed at another time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">To manually update Windows<\/span><\/span>,<\/p>\n<ul>\nStart Internet Explorer. Go to Tools > Windows Update\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<span style=\"color: #0000FF;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">2. Keep your Antivirus up-to-date<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Make sure that you update your antivirus, firewall and anti-spyware programs regularly. If you don&#8217;t have an antivirus, download any one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.free-av.de\/en\/download\/1\/avira_antivir_personal__free_antivirus.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: red;\">Avira AntiVir Personal<\/span><\/span><\/a>&#8211; Free anti-virus software for Windows. Detects and removes more than 50000 viruses. Free support.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.avast.com\/free-antivirus-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: orange;\">avast! 5 Home Edition<\/span><\/span><\/a> &#8211; Anti-virus program for Windows. The home edition is freeware for noncommercial users.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/security_essentials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: green;\">Microsoft Security Essentials<\/span><\/span><\/a> &#8211;    Free anti-virus program for Windows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<span style=\"color: #0000FF;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">3. Avoid Peer-to-peer programs<\/span><\/span><\/p><div id=\"mwtad395392438\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360571-ad_309691-placement_360772\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5867729999\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Peer-to-peer programs are legitimate but the files shared are extremely dangerous. Hackers often use fake file names to trick users into downloading malware. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<span style=\"color: #0000FF;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">4. Switch your browser<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mozilla.com\/en-US\/firefox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #FF0000;\">Firefox<\/span><\/a> is a more secure, faster browser than Internet Explorer. Firefox contains less vulnerabilities, reducing the risk of drive-by downloads.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/chrome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Chrome<\/a> is another good browser that is faster and more secure than Internet Explorer. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<span style=\"color: #0000FF;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">5. Read our other <a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/Thread-Security-Tips\">&#8220;Security Tips&#8221;<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Tehnical details :<\/span><\/span><\/p><div id=\"mwtad2466089954\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360576-ad_309691-placement_360773\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6594472392\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"codeblock\">\n<div class=\"title\">Code:\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\" dir=\"ltr\"><code>Associated files and registry values:<\/p>\n<p>Files:<br \/>\n=====================================<br \/>\n%AllUsersProfile%&#92;<random characters>&#92;<br \/>\n%AllUsersProfile%&#92;<random characters>&#92;14.mof<br \/>\n%AllUsersProfile%&#92;<random characters>&#92;3178.mof<br \/>\n%AllUsersProfile%&#92;<random characters>&#92;46.mof<br \/>\n%AllUsersProfile%&#92;<random characters>&#92;6113.mof<br \/>\n%AllUsersProfile%&#92;<random characters>&#92;HS2d7_231.exe<br \/>\n%AllUsersProfile%&#92;<random characters>&#92;HSE.ico<br \/>\n%AllUsersProfile%&#92;<random characters>&#92;HSESys<br \/>\n%AllUsersProfile%&#92;<random characters>&#92;Quarantine Items<br \/>\n%AllUsersProfile%&#92;HSYITSQGE<br \/>\n%AllUsersProfile%&#92;HSYITSQGE&#92;HSLGILTOGE.cfg<br \/>\n%AppData%&#92;Home Safety Essentials&#92;<br \/>\n%AppData%&#92;Home Safety Essentials&#92;Instructions.ini<br \/>\n%AppData%&#92;Home Safety Essentials&#92;ScanDisk_.exe<br \/>\n%AppData%&#92;Microsoft&#92;Internet Explorer&#92;Quick Launch&#92;Home Safety Essentials.lnk<br \/>\n%AppData%&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;Recent&#92;CLSV.tmp<br \/>\n%AppData%&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;Recent&#92;DBOLE.dll<br \/>\n%AppData%&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;Recent&#92;PE.sys<br \/>\n%AppData%&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;Recent&#92;SICKBOY.drv<br \/>\n%AppData%&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;Recent&#92;SICKBOY.sys<br \/>\n%AppData%&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;Recent&#92;delfile.dll<br \/>\n%AppData%&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;Recent&#92;eb.dll<br \/>\n%AppData%&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;Recent&#92;eb.sys<br \/>\n%AppData%&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;Recent&#92;energy.dll<br \/>\n%AppData%&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;Recent&#92;gid.tmp<br \/>\n%AppData%&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;Recent&#92;pal.sys<br \/>\n%AppData%&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;Recent&#92;ppal.drv<br \/>\n%AppData%&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;Recent&#92;runddlkey.exe<br \/>\n%AppData%&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;Recent&#92;snl2w.drv<br \/>\n%AppData%&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;Start Menu&#92;Programs&#92;Home Safety Essentials.lnk<br \/>\n%AppData%&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;Start Menu&#92;Home Safety Essentials.lnk<br \/>\n%UserProfile%&#92;Desktop&#92;Home Safety Essentials.lnk<\/p>\n<p>Registry values:<br \/>\n=================================================<br \/>\nHKCU&#92;Software&#92;Classes&#92;Local Settings&#92;Software&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;Shell&#92;Bags&#92;91&#92;Shell&#92;{5C4F28B5-F869-4E84-8E60-F11DB97C5CC7}&#92;Vid&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;{137E7700-3573-11CF-AE69-08002B2E1262}<br \/>\nHKCU&#92;Software&#92;Classes&#92;Software&#92;Microsoft&#92;Internet Explorer&#92;SearchScopes&#92;URL&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;http:\/\/findgala.com\/?&uid=231&q={searchTerms}<br \/>\nHKCU&#92;Software&#92;Microsoft&#92;Internet Explorer&#92;Download&#92;RunInvalidSignatures&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1<br \/>\nHKCU&#92;Software&#92;Microsoft&#92;Internet 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