"Security Tool"

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Author: suttonbri PostPosted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 6:29 pm    Post subject: "Security Tool"
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Hello everyone,
I'm new to this forum, but would appreciate any advice on my problem, as below.

I have a laptop which has somehow got into a loop with a firm? called Security Tool that keeps telling me there is malware that is infecting the machine but they can sell me a clean up for $79.95. Obviously this is a scam but I cannot rid the machine of it. I tried to reset the sytem but as soon as I hit System Reset up pops the Security Tool scan and blocks the System Reset from opening.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Author: SifuMikeLocation: Vancouver (not BC) WA (not DC) PostPosted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 8:04 pm    Post subject:
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Hello suttonbri,

I will be glad to help you. Smile

Please download and install the new version of Hijackthis
Make sure you downloaded the EXECUTIBLE version rather then the INSTALLER version.


Submit a fresh Hijackthis log to Hijackthis log / Malware Removal forum.

Hijackthis logs are not allowed to be posted in any forum except the Hijackthis log / Malware Removal forum.

Author: suttonbri PostPosted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 4:26 pm    Post subject: Security Tool
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Laughing Thanks SifuMike,

That seems to have done the trick. I am very grateful to you

Author: SifuMikeLocation: Vancouver (not BC) WA (not DC) PostPosted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 10:45 pm    Post subject:
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What did the trick Question
You have not done anything yet. Rolling Eyes



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