{"id":2155,"date":"2012-02-15T07:04:55","date_gmt":"2012-02-15T07:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=2155"},"modified":"2016-05-30T19:13:11","modified_gmt":"2016-05-30T19:13:11","slug":"remove-security-scanner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/remove-security-scanner\/","title":{"rendered":"Remove Security Scanner"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Remove Security Scanner (Uninstall Guide)<\/h1>\n<div id=\"mwtad4270625770\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309746-ad_309691-placement_360521\" 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=\"4456629336\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2>What is Security Scanner ?<\/h2>\n<p>Security Scanner\u00a0is a malicious software that will display virus alerts, also known as \u201cscareware\u201d, claiming malware has been detected on your computer.<br \/>\nThe security alerts are professional looking pop-ups and when you click on them, you\u2019re advised to buy this malicious software in order to remove the detected threats.<br \/>\nIn reality, none of the issues are real, and are only used to scare you into buying this malicious software and stealing your personal financial information.To make matters worse, this malicious software actually installs malicious code that puts you at risk of attack from additional threats.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad308075969\" 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<div id=\"mwtad3889114270\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309747-ad_309691-placement_360587\" 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=\"9589536513\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2>As Security Scanner is a malicious software which can severely damage your computer, compromise your credit card security and lead to identity theft,you are strongly advised to follow our Security Scanner removal instructions below.<\/h2>\n<div id=\"mwtad1141300139\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309748-ad_309691-placement_360588\" 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=\"3906789406\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2>Am I infected with Security Scanner ?<\/h2>\n<p>This is how the main screen of Security Scanner looks:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/fakeav\/Security%20Scanner%202012.png\" alt=\"[Image: Security Scanner.png]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/fakeav\/Security%20Scanner%202012-alert.png\" alt=\"[Image: Security Scanner-alert.png]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"mwtad3312285667\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_318930-ad_309691-placement_360589\" 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=\"3818335085\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2>Security Scanner Removal Instructions<\/h2>\n<p>(If you experience any problems completing these instructions, please start a new thread\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/Forum-Malware-Removal-Assistance-and-Help\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>)<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3391963496\" 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<h3>STEP 1 :\u00a0Start your computer in\u00a0Safe Mode with Networking<\/h3>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Remove all floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs from your computer, and then restart your computer.<\/li>\n<li>Do one of the following:\n<ul>\n<li>If your computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. You need to press\u00a0F8\u00a0before the Windows logo appears. If the Windows logo appears, you will need to try again by waiting until the Windows logon prompt appears, and then shutting down and restarting your computer.<\/li>\n<li>If your computer has more than one operating system, use the arrow keys to highlight the operating system you want to start in safe mode, and then press\u00a0F8.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>On the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight\u00a0Safe Mode with Networking\u00a0, and then press\u00a0ENTER. For more information about options, see\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/windows.microsoft.com\/en-US\/windows-vista\/Advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Advanced startup options (including safe mode)<\/a>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.imgur.com\/I6J8P.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: I6J8P.jpg]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>Log on to your computer with a user account that has administrator rights.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>STEP 2:\u00a0Check your internet connection for proxies<\/h3>\n<p>This infection may add a proxy server which prevents the user from accessing the internet,follow the below instructions to remove the proxy.<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Open Internet Explorer.\n<ul>\n<li>For Internet Explorer 9 : Click on the gear icon\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/icongear.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: icongear.jpg]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\">\u00a0at the top (far right) and click again on\u00a0Internet Options.<\/li>\n<li>For Internet Explorer 8 : Click on\u00a0Tools, select\u00a0Internet Options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/ie1.png\" alt=\"[Image: ie1.png]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>Go to the tab\u00a0Connections.At the bottom, click on\u00a0LAN settings.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/ie2.png\" alt=\"[Image: ie2.png]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>Uncheck\u00a0the option\u00a0Use a proxy server for your LAN. This will remove the proxy server and allow you to use the internet again.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/ie3.png\" alt=\"[Image: ie3.png]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For Firefox users, go to\u00a0Tools\u00a0&gt; Options &gt; Advanced tab &gt; Network &gt; Settings &gt; Select\u00a0No Proxy<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>STEP 3:\u00a0Download and scan with\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/downloads\/utils\/tdsskiller.exe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kaspersky TDSSKiller<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Kaspersky TDSSKiller is a utility that was created in order to provide you with a simple means of disinfecting any system that suffers a rootkit infection.A rootkit is a program or a set of programs designed to obscure the fact that a system has been compromised.<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Please download the latest official version of Kaspersky TDSSKiller.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/downloads\/utils\/tdsskiller.exe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/downloadnow.gif\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Before you can run Kaspersky TDSSKiller, you first need to\u00a0rename\u00a0it so that<br \/>\nyou can get it to run. To do this, right-click on the TDSSKiller.exe icon that should now be on your Desktop and select\u00a0Rename. You can now edit the name of the file and should name it toiexplore.exe<\/p><div id=\"mwtad418556841\" 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<div>\n<div>Code:<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><code>iexplore.exe<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/tdsskiller1.png\" alt=\"[Image: tdsskiller1.png]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>Once the file is renamed, double-click on it to\u00a0launch it.<\/li>\n<li>Kaspersky TDSSKiller will now start and display the welcome screen as shown below.In order to start a system scan , press the\u00a0&#8216;Start Scan&#8217;\u00a0button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/tdsskiller2.png\" alt=\"[Image: tdsskiller2.png]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>Kaspersky TDSSKiller will now scan your computer for Security Scanner related malicious files.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/tdsskiller3.png\" alt=\"[Image: tdsskiller3.png]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>When the scan has finished it will display a result screen stating whether or not the infection was found on your computer. If it was found it will display a screen similar to the one below.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/tdsskiller4.png\" alt=\"[Image: tdsskiller4.png]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>To remove the infection simply click on the\u00a0Continue\u00a0button and TDSSKiller will attempt to clean the infection.<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0reboot\u00a0might require to completely remove the malware from your system. In this scenario, always confirm the reboot action to be on the safe side.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Note: After you have rebooted your computer,please start again in &#8216;Safe Mode with Networking&#8217; before proceeding to the next step.You can find details on how to start in &#8216;Safe Mode with Networking&#8217; in Step 1.<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>STEP 4:\u00a0Download and scan with\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bleepingcomputer.com\/download\/anti-virus\/rkill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RKill<\/a>\u00a0to terminate known malware processes.<\/h3>\n<p>RKill is a program that attempts to terminate known malware processes so that your normal security software can then run and clean your computer of infections. When RKill runs it will kill malware processes and then import a Registry file that removes incorrect file associations and fixes policies that stop us from using certain tools.<br \/>\nAs RKill only terminates a program&#8217;s 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.<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>After you have started your computer in <em>Safe Mode with Networking<\/em> ,Please download the latest official version of rKill.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/download.bleepingcomputer.com\/grinler\/iExplore.exe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/downloadnow.gif\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Double-click on the RKill icon in order to automatically attempt to stop any processes associated with this rouge.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/rkill1.png\" alt=\"[Image: rkill1.png]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>Now RKill will start working in the background, please be patient while the program looks for various malware programs and tries to ends them.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/rkill2.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: rkill2.jpg]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you receive a message that RKill is an infection, that is a fake warning given by the rogue. As a possible solution we advise you to leave the warning on the screen and then try to run RKill again.Run RKill until the fake program is not visible but not more than ten times.<\/li>\n<li>If you continue having problems running RKill, you can download the other renamed versions of RKill from\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bleepingcomputer.com\/download\/anti-virus\/rkill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>When Rkill has completed its task, it will generate a log. You can then proceed with the rest of the guide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>WARNING:\u00a0Do not reboot your computer after running RKill as the malware process will start again , preventing you from properly performing the next step.<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>STEP 5:\u00a0Download and scan with\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.malwarebytes.org\/products\/malwarebytes_free\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free<\/a><\/h3>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Please download the latest official version of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.malwarebytes.org\/products\/malwarebytes_free\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free<\/a>.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.malwarebytes.org\/products\/malwarebytes_free\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/downloadnow.gif\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Install Malwarebytes&#8217; Anti-Malware by double clicking on\u00a0mbam-setup.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/mbam1.png\" alt=\"[Image: mbam1.png]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>When the installation begins, keep following the prompts in order to continue with the installation process. Do not make any changes to default settings and when the program has finished installing, make sure you leave both the\u00a0Update Malwarebytes&#8217; Anti-Malware\u00a0and\u00a0Launch Malwarebytes&#8217; Anti-Malware\u00a0checked. Then click on the\u00a0Finish\u00a0button. If Malwarebytes&#8217; prompts you to reboot, please do not do so.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/mbam2.png\" alt=\"[Image: mbam2.png]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now start and you&#8217;ll be prompted to start a trial period , please select &#8216;Decline&#8217; as we just want to use the on-demand scanner.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/mbam3.PNG\" alt=\"[Image: mbam3.PNG]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>On the\u00a0Scanner\u00a0tab,please select\u00a0Perform full scan\u00a0and then click on the\u00a0Scan\u00a0button to start scanning your computer for any possible infections.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/mbam4.png\" alt=\"[Image: mbam4.png]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>Malwarebytes&#8217; Anti-Malware will now start scanning your computer for Security Scanner malicious files as shown below.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/mbam5.png\" alt=\"[Image: mbam5.png]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>When the scan is finished a message box will appear, click\u00a0OK\u00a0to continue.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/mbam9.png\" alt=\"[Image: mbam9.png]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>You will now be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections that ]Malwarebytes&#8217; Anti-Malware has detected.Please note that the infections found may be different than what is shown in the image.<br \/>\nMake sure that everything is\u00a0Checked\u00a0(ticked) and click on\u00a0Remove Selected\u00a0button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/mbam6.png\" alt=\"[Image: mbam6.png]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>Malwarebytes&#8217; Anti-Malware will now start removing the malicious files.<br \/>\nIf during the removal process Malwarebytes will display a message stating that it needs to reboot, please allow this request.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/mbam10.png\" alt=\"[Image: mbam10.png]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>STEP 6:\u00a0Download and scan with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverbridge.com\/747\/cookie?affiliate=17877&amp;redirectto=http:\/\/www.surfright.com\/downloads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hitman Pro<\/a><\/h3>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Please download the latest official version of Hitman Pro.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverbridge.com\/747\/cookie?affiliate=17877&amp;redirectto=http:\/\/www.surfright.com\/downloads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/downloadnow.gif\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Start Hitman Pro by clicking on the previously downloaded file.<br \/>\nNOTE\u00a0: If you have problems starting Hitman Pro, use the \u201cForce Breach\u201d mode. Hold down the left\u00a0CTRL-key\u00a0when you start Hitman Pro and all non-essential processes are terminated, including the malware process. (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=m6eRWTv2STk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to start Hitman Pro in Force Breach mode &#8211; video<\/a>)<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/hitman1.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: hitman1.jpg]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>Click Settings to proceed to the application scan options. Note that Hitman Pro 3 is free to use for the first 30 days, after which time it will prompt you to purchase a licence key.<br \/>\nIn the Settings menu, ensure that the options &#8220;Create Restore Point Before Removing Files&#8221; is checked, and click\u00a0OK. Click\u00a0Next\u00a0to continue to the scan.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/hitman2.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: hitman2.jpg]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>The Setup screen is displayed. Here, you can decide whether or not you wish to install Hitman Pro 3 on your system. To proceed with installation, select\u00a0Yes,create a copy of Hitman Pro so I can regularly scan this computer\u00a0.Click\u00a0Next\u00a0to continue.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/hitman3.png\" alt=\"[Image: hitman3.png]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>Hitman Pro will start scanning your system for AV Security Essentials malicious filles. Depending on the size of your hard drive, and the performance of your computer, this step will take several minutes.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/hitman4.png\" alt=\"[Image: hitman4.png]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>Once the scan is complete, a summary of detected malicious files is displayed.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/hitman5.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: hitman5.jpg]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>Click\u00a0Next\u00a0to start removing the infected files.Hitman Pro 3 will now cleanse the infected files, 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.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>As an addition step it&#8217;s recommended that you download other free anti-malware software from the list below and run a full system scan :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/dw.png\" alt=\"[Image: dw.png]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/security\/scanner\/en-us\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Microsoft Safety Scanner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/dw.png\" alt=\"[Image: dw.png]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.eset.com\/us\/online-scanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ESET Online Scanner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/dw.png\" alt=\"[Image: dw.png]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.superantispyware.com\/superantispywarefreevspro.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SuperAntiSpyware Free<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are still experiencing problems on your machine, please start a new thread\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/Forum-Malware-Removal-Assistance-and-Help\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>STEP 7\u00a0: Fix your\u00a0Windows HOSTS file<\/h3>\n<p>The hosts file is one of several system facilities to assist in addressing network nodes in a computer network. It is a common part in an operating system&#8217;s Internet Protocol (IP) implementation, and serves the function of translating human-friendly hostnames into numeric protocol addresses, called IP addresses, that identify and locate a host in an IP network.<br \/>\nBecause of its role in local name resolution, the hosts file represents an attack vector for malicious software. The file may be hijacked, for example, by adware, computer viruses, trojan horse software, and may be modified to redirect traffic from the intended destination to sites hosting content that may be offensive or intrusive to the user or the user\u2019s computer system.<br \/>\nIn order to protect itself, Security Scanner has changed the permissions of the HOSTS file so you can&#8217;t edit or delete it.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1916837806\" 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<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Please download the following batch file and save it to your desktop:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/attachtypes\/html.gif\" alt=\".bat\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/attachment.php?aid=1087\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hostfix.bat<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Click on\u00a0hostfix.bat\u00a0and allow this file to run.Once it starts you will see a small black window that opens and then quickly goes away, then you should be able access your HOSTS file.<\/li>\n<li>Please download and run the below file from\u00a0Microsoft\u00a0to revert your host file to its original settings.Please note that if you have added custom entries to your HOSTS file then you will need to add them again after restoring the default HOSTS file.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/go.microsoft.com\/?linkid=9668866\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/downloadnow.gif\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"mwtad2582085856\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381388-ad_309691-placement_381390\" 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=\"3191649120\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2>If you are still experiencing problems on your machine, please start a new thread in our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/Forum-Malware-Removal-Assistance-and-Help\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Malware Removal Assistance<\/a>\u00a0forum.<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mwtad3919784282\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381392-ad_309691-placement_381395\" 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=\"2944237110\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2>Extra details for Security Scanner :<\/h2>\n<h3>Activation codes for Security Scanner<\/h3>\n<p>In the worst case scenario,if can&#8217;t reboot your computer in safe mode or install anti-malware software to remove Security Scanner , you can use any email with the below registration code, in order to stop the fake alerts.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">64C665BE-4DE7-423B-A6B6-BC0172B25DF2<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Please keep in mind that entering the above registration code will NOT remove Security Scanner from your computer , instead it will just stop the fake alerts so that you&#8217;ll be able to complete our removal guide without being interrupted by this rogue.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Remove Security Scanner (Uninstall Guide) What is Security Scanner ? Security Scanner\u00a0is a malicious software that will display virus alerts, also known as \u201cscareware\u201d, claiming malware has been detected on your computer. 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