How to Remove Internet Security 2010

How to Remove Internet Security 2010
Updated Jan 2, 2010

Internet Security 2010 screenshot The new badware Internet Security 2010 has a few new tricks up its sleeve. It does the usual stuff—phony scans, Internet Security 2010 pop-up alerts—but the people behind this program are more creative than most badware clowns.

For one thing, when you start certain programs, it says, “Application cannot be executed. The file is infected. Please activate your antivirus software.” And when you run certain file formats, you’ll get this alert:

Windows can`t play the folowing media formats: AVI;WMV;AVS;FLV;MKV;MOV;3GP;MP4;MPG;MPEG;MP3;AAC;WAV;WMA;CDA;FLAC;M4A;MID. Update your video and sound codec to resolve this issue.

It also interrupts your startup process, hijacks your browser, and wreaks all-around havoc on your system. Luckily, it’s easy to remove. Read on, and I’ll show you how to uninstall Internet Security 2010 for free.
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Do You Have Internet Security 2010?

When you’re infected with badware — whether it’s Internet Security 2010, spyware, adware, a Trojan, or a virus — there are a few key symptoms. Have you noticed…

* Slow computer performance: It just takes one parasite like Internet Security 2010 to slow your computer dramatically. If your PC takes longer than usual to reboot, or if your Internet connection is unusually slow, you may be infected with Internet Security 2010.
* New desktop shortcuts or switched homepage: Badware like Internet Security 2010 may change your Internet settings to redirect your homepage to another site. Badware can even add desktop shortcuts to your PC.
* Annoying popups: Badware can bombard your computer with popup ads, even when you’re not online. Through these popups, you may be tricked into downloading more spyware.

How to Remove Internet Security 2010 Manually

Internet Security 2010 warning Before we get started, you should backup your system and your registry, so it’ll be easy to restore your computer if anything goes wrong.

To remove Internet Security 2010 manually, you need to delete Internet Security 2010 files. Not sure how to delete Internet Security 2010 files? Click here, and I’ll show you. Otherwise, go ahead and…

Stop Internet Security 2010 processes:
IS2010.exe
41.exe
winlogon86.exe
winupdate86.exe

Remove Internet Security 2010 registry values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\IS2010
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Internet Security 2010″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “winupdate86.exe”

Remove Internet Security 2010 DLLs:
c:\WINDOWS\system32\winhelper86.dll

Delete Internet Security 2010 files:
c:\Program Files\InternetSecurity2010\IS2010.exe
c:\WINDOWS\system32\41.exe
c:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon86.exe
c:\WINDOWS\system32\winupdate86.exe
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Internet Security 2010.lnk
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Internet Security 2010.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Internet Security 2010.lnk

Get rid of Internet Security 2010 folders:
c:\s
c:\Program Files\InternetSecurity2010

Note: In any Internet Security 2010 files I mention above, “%UserProfile%” is a variable referring to your current user’s profile folder. If you’re using Windows NT/2000/XP, by default this is “C:\Documents and Settings\[CURRENT USER]” (e.g., “C:\Documents and Settings\JoeSmith”). If you have any questions about manual Internet Security 2010 removal, go ahead and leave a comment.
How Do You Remove Internet Security 2010 Files?

Need help figuring out how to delete Internet Security 2010 files? While there’s some risk involved, and you should only manually remove Internet Security 2010 files if you’re comfortable editing your system, you’ll find it’s fairly easy to delete Internet Security 2010 files in Windows.

How to delete Internet Security 2010 files in Windows XP and Vista:

1. Click your Windows Start menu, and then click “Search.”
2. A speech bubble will pop up asking you, “What do you want to search for?” Click “All files and folders.”
3. Type a Internet Security 2010 file in the search box, and select “Local Hard Drives.”
4. Click “Search.” Once the file is found, delete it.

How to stop Internet Security 2010 processes:

1. Click the Start menu, select Run.
2. Type taskmgr.exe into the the Run command box, and click “OK.” You can also launch the Task Manager by pressing keys CTRL + Shift + ESC.
3. Click Processes tab, and find Internet Security 2010 processes.
4. Once you’ve found the Internet Security 2010 processes, right-click them and select “End Process” to kill Internet Security 2010.

How to remove Internet Security 2010 registry keys:

Internet Security 2010 warning Because your registry is such a key piece of your Windows system, you should always backup your registry before you edit it. Editing your registry can be intimidating if you’re not a computer expert, and when you change or a delete a critical registry key or value, there’s a chance you may need to reinstall your entire system. Make sure your backup your registry before editing it.

1. Select your Windows menu “Start,” and click “Run.” An “Open” field will appear. Type “regedit” and click “OK” to open up your Registry Editor.
2. Registry Editor will open as a window with two panes. The left side Registry Editor’s window lets you select various registry keys, and the right side displays the registry values of the registry key you select.
3. To find a registry key, such as any Internet Security 2010 registry keys, select “Edit,” then select “Find,” and in the search bar type any of Internet Security 2010’s registry keys.
4. As soon as Internet Security 2010 registry key appears, you can delete the Internet Security 2010 registry key by right-clicking it and selecting “Modify,” then clicking “Delete.”

How to delete Internet Security 2010 DLL files:

1. First locate Internet Security 2010 DLL files you want to delete. Open your Windows Start menu, then click “Run.” Type “cmd” in Run, and click “OK.”
2. To change your current directory, type “cd” in the command box, press your “Space” key, and enter the full directory where the Internet Security 2010 DLL file is located. If you’re not sure if the Internet Security 2010 DLL file is located in a particular directory, enter “dir” in the command box to display a directory’s contents. To go one directory back, enter “cd ..” in the command box and press “Enter.”
3. When you’ve located the Internet Security 2010 DLL file you want to remove, type “regsvr32 /u SampleDLLName.dll” (e.g., “regsvr32 /u jl27script.dll”) and press your “Enter” key.

That’s it. If you want to restore any Internet Security 2010 DLL file you removed, type “regsvr32 DLLJustDeleted.dll” (e.g., “regsvr32 jl27script.dll”) into your command box, and press your “Enter” key.

Did Internet Security 2010 change your homepage?

1. Click Windows Start menu > Control Panel > Internet Options.
2. Under Home Page, select the General > Use Default.
3. Type in the URL you want as your home page (e.g., “http://www.homepage.com”).
4. Select Apply > OK.
5. You’ll want to open a fresh web page and make sure that your new default home page pops up.

Internet Security 2010 Removal Tip

Is your computer acting funny after deleting any Internet Security 2010 files? I recommend using a program like File Recover from PC Tools. File Recover saves deleted files that otherwise can’t be recovered by Windows operating sytem.

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How Did You Get Internet Security 2010?

Wondering how Internet Security 2010 ended up on your PC? If you’re infected with Internet Security 2010 or other badware, perhaps you were using…

* Freeware or shareware: Did you download and install shareware or freeware? These low-cost or free software applications may come bundled with spyware, adware, or programs like Internet Security 2010. Sometimes adware is attached to the free software to “pay” developers for the cost of creating the software, and more often spyware is secretly attached to free software to harm your computer and steal your personal and financial information.
* Peer-to-peer software: Do you use a peer-to-peer (P2P) program or other application with a shared network? When you use these applications, you put your system at risk for unknowingly downloading an infected file, including applications like Internet Security 2010.
* Questionable websites: Did you visit a website that’s of questionable nature? When you visit malicious sites that are fishy and phishy, badware may be automatically downloaded and installed onto your computer, sometimes including applications like Internet Security 2010. I recommend you use Firefox web browser, if you don’t already.

Understanding Internet Security 2010

If you’re infected with Internet Security 2010, you should know what you’re fighting. I’ll explain some definitions related to Internet Security 2010.
Internet Security 2010 May Be Rogue Anti-Spyware

Rogue anti-spyware refers to anti-spyware/antivirus software of questionable value. Rogue anti-spyware may not be proven to protect your computer from spyware, may popup fake alerts or create many false positives about your PC being infected, or may use scare tactics to try to get you to purchase the application. Rogue anti-spyware software may be installed by a Trojan, come bundled with other software, or install itself through web browser security holes. While it is fairly rare, some rogue anti-spyware is created and distributed by known spyware or adware companies, and the rogue anti-spyware may install spyware or adware itself.

Often when you’re infected with rogue anti-spyware like Internet Security 2010, you’ll see a false popup security alert like this:

Internet Security 2010 popup

Rogue Anti-Spyware Tactics

Typically, rogue anti-spyware such as Internet Security 2010 has one or more of the qualities listed below, which is why rogue anti-spyware is considered anti-spyware software of questionable value.

* False positives/fake alerts: Rogue anti-spyware may produce a large number of false positives or use fake alerts, noting that your computer is infected with spyware parasites or other threats that do not really exist.
* Copycat looks: Rogue anti-spyware may copy the look and feel of other legitimate or rogue anti-spyware applications. Often, rogue anti-spyware applications may appear as close clones of other rogue anti-spyware software.
* High pressure marketing: Rogue anti-spyware may use scare tactics or other aggressive advertising and marketing tactics to try to trick you into buying the rogue anti-spyware application. Often, rogue anti-spyware may produce false positives and fake alerts about your computer being infected.
* Poor detection/scan reporting: Rogue anti-spyware may produce poor reports when it scans your PC. For example, rogue anti-spyware may say your computer is infected 11 parasites, but not specify which spyware parasites or what type of parasites. Rogue anti-spyware may also report that your PC is infected with SafeAndClean, but not tell you which related files, DLLS, etc. were found on your computer.
* Weak scanning/detection: Rogue anti-spyware may not only poorly report on computer infection, but rogue antispyware may also poorly scan your PC. Rogue anti-spyware may skip over important folders and files of your computer that should be scanned to detect spyware.