Win 7 Total Security 2023 (Win7 TotalSecurity2011) Virus Removal Guide
Virus Type: Rogue Security Application
Threat Level: 8 / 10
Win 7 Total Security 2023 is a new fake computer antivirus application. Win 7 Total Security 2023 claims to provide a variety of computer protection services; these services include computer scan, internet security, personal security, proactive defense, and a computer firewall. Win 7 Total Security 2023 is one of many new fake applications; these fake antivirus programs are a large family of fake antivirus programs which are similar in functionality and look, with the main difference being a change in name. Win 7 Total Security 2023 main executable is generally a series of three random letters which are generally all lower case letters; this executable is similar to AV.exe and AVE.exe, which are the main executable of previous clones of this virus. Win 7 Total Security 2023 will modify the registry; therefore, the registry must be fixed before removing the main executable file. Win 7 Total Security 2023 will modify the registry to set the fake antivirus program to run when any other executable file is run. The comments here and comments here may provide insight into the successful removal of Win 7 Total Security 2023. These two pages have roughly a combined 160 comments. The main executable is generally a hidden file; therefore, it is important to turn on hidden files in the file explorer in order to see the hidden main executable file. This feature can be found in the folder options under “Hidden files and folders.” In Windows 7, search “Show hidden files and folders” in the Windows Search Bar to find folder options.
Below is our recommended removal tool for Win 7 Total Security 2023. The removal tool has been rated 5 cows out of 5 by Tucows and was previously CNET’s Editor’s Choice. Feel free to download it below.
Win 7 Total Security 2023 will block the user from viewing webpages by redirecting each website to a page they have designed. However, the user can still access direct download links. To download the removal tool, please type in the address below in Internet Explorer.
https://www.virusremovalguru.com/download.php
It is still possible to use Internet Explorer. In the video below, we have detailed how to access the web in Internet Explorer.
Win 7 Total Security 2023 Removal Tip - Win 7 Security 2023 will generally block computer applications from running. To bypass Win 7 Security 2023, right click on the application file which you hope to run and select “Run as administrator.” This should allow the user to install removal software in order to successfully remove Win 7 Total Security 2023.
Win 7 Total Security 2023 Removal Tip #2 - Win 7 Security 2023 will make web browsers, such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome unusable by showing the following page below when attempting to browse the web. When the user attempts to visit another website, it will replace that website with the image shown below.
The best method to run the browser is to right click on Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome and select “Run as administrator.” This method will not work with Internet Explorer. This should allow the user to browse the web and download removal software for Win 7 Security 2023. If Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome is not installed, move the installation file on a removal storage device such as a flash disk.
If you are unable to run the removal tool, or are unable to run any programs in general, you may also need to stop the processes associated with Win 7 Total Security 2023 with task manager. If task manager has been blocked by Win 7 Total Security 2023, try using Process Explorer.
Win 7 Total Security 2023 is part of a family of fake antivirus programs. This specific family of fake antivirus programs was started in February 2023; Newer revisions were released in April 2023, November 2023, and March 2023. This family of fake antivirus programs is unique in that the fake programs can change names from operating system to operating system. For example, the fake program will display the name as Win 7 Total Security 2023 when it infects systems running Windows 7. However, when the fake program infects a computer running Windows XP, it will change its name to XP Total Security 2023; the virus will change into Vista Total Security 2023 if it infects a computer running Windows Vista. Notice that the only main difference in the change of name is the name of the operating system; all programs have Total Security 2023 as the end part of the name. This was possibly done to make the program have more similarities with the operating system and convince the user that the fake antivirus program is associated with their computer.
Win 7 Total Security 2023, like many other fake antivirus programs, will create a series of warnings and pop ups in order to scare the user into purchasing the fake program. For example, Win 7 Total Security 2023 will warn the user about Trojan-BNK.Win32.Keylogger.gen, which is a fake virus, in order to scare the user. Some of these warnings which are created by Win 7 Total Security 2023 can be found below.
“Privacy Threat!
Spyware intrusion detected. Your system is infected. System integrity is at risk. Private data can be stolen by third parties, including credit card details and passwords. Click here to perform a security repair.”
“Win 7 Total Security 2023 Firewall Alert!
Win 7 Total Security 2023 has blocked a program from accessing the internet.
Internet Explorer is infected with Trojan-BNK.Win32.Keylogger.gen. Private data can be stolen by third parties, including credit card details and passwords.”
“Stealth intrusion!
Infection detected in the background. Your computer is now attacked by spyware and rogue software. Eliminate the infection safely, perform a security scan and deletion now.”
“Windows Security Center
Win 7 Total Security 2023 reports that it is currently turned off. A firewall helps to protect your computer from potentially harmful content on the internet. Click Recommendations to learn how to fix this problem.”
Win 7 Total Security 2023 reports that it is turned off. Antivirus software helps protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. Click Recommendations for suggested actions you can take.
“Virus infection!
System security was found to be compromized. Your computer is now infected. Attention, irreversible system changes may occur. Private data may get stolen. Click here now for an instant anti-virus scan.”
“Virus intrusion!
Your computer security is at risk. Spyware, worms and Trojans were detected in the background. Prevent data corruption and credit card information theft. Safeguard your system and perform a free security scan now.”
Win 7 Total Security 2023 will also modify Internet Explorer to show the following alert listed below when the browser is opened. It will continue to show the following when visiting websites. It will essentially redirect the webpage to the following.
“Internet Explorer alert. Visiting this site may pose a security threat to your system!
Possible reasons include:
Dangerous code found in this site’s pages which installs unwanted software into your system.
Suspicious and potentially unsafe network activity detected.
Spyware infection in your system.
Complaints from other users about this site.
Port and system scans performed by the site being visited.
Things you can do:
Get a copy of Win 7 Total Security 2023 to safeguard your PC while surfing the web (RECOMMENDED).
Run a spyware, virus and malware scan.
Continue surfing without any security measures (DANGEROUS).”
Win 7 Total Security 2023 will also create a fake alert for P2P-Worm.Win32.Franvir and IRC-Worm.DOS.Loa.
It is recommended to use safe mode when removing the virus because Win 7 Total Security 2023 will generally not be able to load in safe mode. To enter safe mode, restart the computer and press F8 multiple times before the Windows screen to bring up the boot options.
The safe mode with networking option will allow the user to be able to use the internet in safe mode. Win 7 Total Security 2023 can be removed by using the
View Win 7 Total Security 2023 Files
View Win 7 Total Security 2023 Keys
Common symptoms and characteristics of Win 7 Total Security 2023 and other rogue security programs include:
1. Win 7 Total Security 2023 is generally installed without user permission.
2. Win 7 Total Security 2023 uses pop ups and fake virus scans to scare the user.
3. Various antivirus and system programs on the user’s computer will stop functioning.
Manual Win 7 Total Security 2023 Removal – In order to manually remove Win 7 Total Security 2023, the processes associated with Win 7 Total Security 2023 must be stopped, the files associated with the processes must be removed, and the registry entries must be corrected to the previous state before Win 7 Total Security 2023 entered the computer.
Important: Before attempting to manually remove Win 7 Total Security 2023, we recommend that the user read through comments posted by other users on how they removed specific fake antivirus programs since many fake antivirus programs are similar. These comments can be found by clicking here. These comments may provide additional information which may be useful in removing Win 7 Total Security 2023. However, please use discretion since these specific comments pertain to other fake antivirus programs.
Stop Win 7 Total Security 2023 Processes (Learn How To Do This)
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The executable for Win 7 Total Security 2023 will generally be a series of three characters.
Remove Win 7 Total Security 2023 Files (Learn How To Do This)
C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Local\[random letters].exe
Win 7 Total Security 2023 main executable file is generally a hidden protected system file. This is most likely done to make it harder to be found by the user. Therefore, the user will need to make changes to the view properties for viewing folders. The user will need to turn on “show hidden files” and must turn off “hide protected operating system files” in order to see these files. This feature can be found in the folder options in the view tab. In Windows 7, you can search “hidden files and folders” in the Windows Search Bar to find the folder options. To bring up the Windows Search Bar, click on the Windows logo in the bottom left hand part of the screen. It is recommended that the user turn back on “hide protected operating system files” after removing Win 7 Total Security 2023.
Remove Win 7 Total Security 2023 Registry Keys (Learn How To Do This)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Win 7 Total Security 2023
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Win 7 Total Security 2023
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Win 7 Total Security 2023
Remove Win 7 Total Security 2023 Startup Entry (Learn How To Do This)
[random letters].exe
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sdf April 6th, 2024 at 3:26 pm
In my case I was able to run a program called Malwarebytes anti-malware. To get it to run I ‘ran as admin’ by right clicking on the exe in c: program files/malwarebyes/mbytes.exe and choosing that option…and then once you scan and remove everything using that tool you should be able to follow the steps.