How to remove SecurityTool
SecurityTool description
SecurityTool is the opposite of what the name says. It’s named like a spyware remover but it’s actually a hoax and a computer infection. Security Tool halts the compromised machine and hijacks web browser. It also generates loads of annoying pop-ups that interrupt normal use of a computer.
SecurityTool is distributed by trojans but it is also available for voluntary download on several fraudulent websites. Once onboard, Security Tool fabricates infection alerts. The alerts suggest purchasing SecurityTool for deleting the imaginary threats. Don’t step into this trap and don’t waste your money for a malware.
How to get rid of SecurityTool
This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.
Spyware Doctor is widely valued as one of the best AntiSpyware programs available to protect you from SecurityTool and the latest internet security threats. If your computer is infected with SecurityTool we strongly recommend automatic spyware scanner.
How to manually remove SecurityTool
To get rid of spyware such as SecurityTool you need to remove processes, search and delete registry keys, DLL and other SecurityTool related files from your computer.
Take Note: The manual process of removing spyware from your computer is difficult and puts you at risk of damaging your computer. We advise using our automatic SecurityTool remover.
- Uninstall SecurityTool from Control Panel
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. Double click to uninstall. - End these SecurityTool processes:
Security Tool.exe
uninstall.exe
To stop processes press Ctrl + Alt + Del or click Start > Run > type "taskmgr". Select malicious process in the list and click "End Process" button. -
Delete SecurityTool registry entries:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "SecurityTool"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Vista Antivirus 2010
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SecurityTool
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\SecurityTool
To open registry editor click Start > Run > type "regedit".
Warning! Manual registry entries editing may cause damage to your system.
Download Uniblue RegistryBooster 2010 to scan for registry errors. -
Search and delete these SecurityTool related files:
%System Root%\Samples
%User Profile%\Local Settings\Temp
%Program Files%\SecurityTool
%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SecurityTool
%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Application Data\SecurityTool
Security Tool.exe
uninstall.exe
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Block SecurityTool malicious domains:
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