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Internet Security 2012 Virus

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It will display the Internet Security 2012 interfaces.  It typically also displays a fake Windows Security Center window which states that the computer is not protected. It promotes the rogue anti-virus applications, Internet Security 2012, or whatever variant is present.  The user is prompted to register the program in order to remove the "fake" threats.Process Explained in detail:=== Our Manual Removal Process Explained in detail === Ensure the following:* Show Hidden Files and Folders in Windows. * Show extensions for known file types.* Do not hide protected operating system files.Prevention:=== Additional Removal Tactics === You can use this debugged serial key 3425-814615-3990 to register the rogue application in order to stop the fake security alerts. Just click the Registration button and then select "Activate manually". Use anti-malware software (STOPzilla) to scan and remove the virus. === Other Ways to Restore .exe Association === Copy the text in bold below and paste to Notepad.  Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe] @="exefile" "Content Type"="application/x-msdownload" 4. Save file as fix.reg to your Desktop and double click to merge it into the windows registry. == Prevention == You should never click on anything suspicious, download, or install any third party software without knowing the source exactly.  Remember, most modern virus threats involve duping the end user into thinking he or she is doing something necessary out of some threat of a virus.  Visiting untrusted web sites expose you to virus threats.== External Resources ==The following online resources may be helpful to you in identification and removal of this rogue malware.* [http://deletemalware.blogspot.com/2011/06/remove-xp-antispyware-2012-xp-internet.html Malware Removal Instructions]* There is a really good and very thorough instructional video on youtube.  Watch this video even if you utilize another removal resource.  [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPsJxRuqJ4I&feature=youtu.be Fake XP Internet Security 2012 Virus Removal]* It is nice to know that the authorities are actually going out and making some arrests of the criminals behind these scams.  Read [http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/report_fake_anti-virus_scareware_programs_on_the_d.php Report: Fake Anti-Virus "Scareware" Programs on the Decline]
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