How do I permanently stop this virus from running when I boot up. I have run the Malicious Software Removal tool and an updated Microsoft Security Essentials and neither detected the virus - although the log says it was removed. Whenever I reboot, the "antispyware" screen takes over after I enter my password and the only way I can get to my desktop is by choosing Task Manager and manually stopping the program from running - any ideas?
ANtispy Safeguard
- Thread starter tmorret
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Try booting into safe mode, than run your scans. Also use malwarebytes too.
My Computer
System One
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- CPU
- Dual L5639 // i7 950 @ 4.0Ghz
- Motherboard
- Evga SR-2 // Gigabyte x58a-ud3r
- Memory
- 12Gig Corsair XMS3 // 6Gig OCZ Gold
- Graphics Card(s)
- gtx 560 ti // gtx 260-216
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dual 22" // Headless
- Hard Drives
- OCZ aGILITY 3, 120Gig + Seagate 500Gig x 2
- PSU
- Silverstone da700 // Corsair 520hx
- Case
- Rosewill BlackHawk Ultra // Antec 900v1
- Cooling
- Twin CM Hyper 212+ // Noctua NH-u12
- Other Info
- Acer 8930 laptop with x9100...
Hello,
My computer is infected with the antispy safeguard virus too. I know it's a fake program and I actually had pretty much the same virus three months ago. It was called Security Tool. I can't believe I was tricked into installing antispy safeguard. Now my computer is useless. It doesn't matter if I start my PC in safe mode or not, this virus pops up right away and displays these so freaking annoying messages about threats. I have malwarebytes but I can't open it. I know how to stop antispy safeguard (you have to end tmp.exe using cmd) but I can't use malwarebytes because of some weird error, I don't know. I've tried to remove it manually, but it comes back again. I've also follow the removal steps on bleeping computer Remove the Fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert Trojan and AntiSpySafeguard and blogspot Remove the fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert (Uninstall Instructions) but the virus is still on my pc. Is there anything else I can do? Anything? I mean, maybe there are some other free programs to remove this virus? I don't want to pay for spy doctor or spy hunter. And I really don't want to lose all of my work and pictures. I need all the help I can get! Thank you in advance.
My computer is infected with the antispy safeguard virus too. I know it's a fake program and I actually had pretty much the same virus three months ago. It was called Security Tool. I can't believe I was tricked into installing antispy safeguard. Now my computer is useless. It doesn't matter if I start my PC in safe mode or not, this virus pops up right away and displays these so freaking annoying messages about threats. I have malwarebytes but I can't open it. I know how to stop antispy safeguard (you have to end tmp.exe using cmd) but I can't use malwarebytes because of some weird error, I don't know. I've tried to remove it manually, but it comes back again. I've also follow the removal steps on bleeping computer Remove the Fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert Trojan and AntiSpySafeguard and blogspot Remove the fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert (Uninstall Instructions) but the virus is still on my pc. Is there anything else I can do? Anything? I mean, maybe there are some other free programs to remove this virus? I don't want to pay for spy doctor or spy hunter. And I really don't want to lose all of my work and pictures. I need all the help I can get! Thank you in advance.
My Computer
Hi mssteve 
Download HijackThis!
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/threat_analytics/hijackthis.php
Next,
Download Combofix from any of the links below, and save it to your desktop.<--Important
Link 1
Link 2
Link 3
Click on this link Here to see a list of programs that should be disabled.
The list is not all inclusive. If yours is not listed and you don't know how to disable it, please ask.
If your anti-virus or firewall complains, please allow this script to run as it is not malicious.
Next: Disconnect from the internet. If you are on Cable or DSL, unplug your computer from the modem.
Next: Please disable all onboard security programs (all running with back ground protection) as it may hinder the scanner from working.
This includes Antivirus, Firewall, and any Spyware scanners that run in the background.
Note: Do not mouseclick combofix's window while its running. That may cause it to stall
Please be patient while the scan runs, at times it may appear to stall.
When finished and after reboot (in case it asks to reboot), it should open a log, combofix.txt.
Post this log in your next reply together with a new hijackthislog.
After rebooting ensure your Security applications have been re-enabled.
In your next reply post:
ComboFix.txt
HJT log taken after the above scan has run
Download HijackThis!
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/threat_analytics/hijackthis.php
Next,
Download Combofix from any of the links below, and save it to your desktop.<--Important
Link 1
Link 2
Link 3
Click on this link Here to see a list of programs that should be disabled.
The list is not all inclusive. If yours is not listed and you don't know how to disable it, please ask.
If your anti-virus or firewall complains, please allow this script to run as it is not malicious.
Next: Disconnect from the internet. If you are on Cable or DSL, unplug your computer from the modem.
Next: Please disable all onboard security programs (all running with back ground protection) as it may hinder the scanner from working.
This includes Antivirus, Firewall, and any Spyware scanners that run in the background.
- Double click combofix.exe and follow the prompts.
- When finished, it will produce a log for you. Post that log and a HiJackthis log in your next reply
Note: Do not mouseclick combofix's window while its running. That may cause it to stall
Please be patient while the scan runs, at times it may appear to stall.
When finished and after reboot (in case it asks to reboot), it should open a log, combofix.txt.
Post this log in your next reply together with a new hijackthislog.
After rebooting ensure your Security applications have been re-enabled.
In your next reply post:
ComboFix.txt
HJT log taken after the above scan has run
My Computer
System One
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- Manufacturer/Model
- Bruce ... somewhere in his 40's
- CPU
- Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU
- Motherboard
- INTEL/D975XBX2
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung SyncMaster 914v
- Screen Resolution
- 1280 x 1024
- Hard Drives
- 2/500GB each ... ST3500630AS ATA Device.
One is not connected
- PSU
- Rocketfish 700 W
- Case
- G.Skill Gigabyte Chassis
- Keyboard
- Standard PS/2 Keyboard
- Mouse
- Microsoft PS/2 Mouse
- Internet Speed
- DSL
- Other Info
- ATI HDMI Audio
Sonny Chiba57
Member
Help..someone.. A few months ago I was tricked into downloading Security Tool and paid $129.00. Later I looked it up and found out it was a scam. I called the number given to me when my purchase was comfirmed and demanded a refund. I spoke with someone who can barely speak english and was barely audible. To my surprise I got my refund and told them I was going to expose them. Now I downloaded Antispy Safeguard but will not pay. It keeps popping up and don't know how to get rid of it. Any suggestions would be appreciated....Thanx
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Lorien
Account Suspended
Sonny Chiba 57,
I've replied in your other thread and requested you follow the above advice from Jacee and post your reply there and I will then notify Jacee that it exists and request that she go there to help you. She can't handle three separate cases in one thread or things will get too confusing for everyone - so please stay in the other thread and follow the advice she provided in this thread and then post your results in that other thread and I will then see it has been done and let her know.
Thanks and good luck!
I've replied in your other thread and requested you follow the above advice from Jacee and post your reply there and I will then notify Jacee that it exists and request that she go there to help you. She can't handle three separate cases in one thread or things will get too confusing for everyone - so please stay in the other thread and follow the advice she provided in this thread and then post your results in that other thread and I will then see it has been done and let her know.
Thanks and good luck!
My Computer
System One
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- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell Inc. MP061 Inspiron E1705
- CPU
- 2.00 gigahertz Intel Core 2 Duo 64 kilobyte primary memory
- Motherboard
- Board: Dell Inc. 0YD479 Bus Clock: 166 megahertz
- Memory
- 2046 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM) [Di
- Sound Card
- SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Generic PnP Monitor (17.2"vis)
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 x 1200 pixels
- Hard Drives
- Hitachi HTS541616J9SA00 [Hard drive] (160.04 GB) -- drive 0, s/n SB2411SJGLLRMB, rev SB4OC74P, SMART Status: Healthy
- Case
- Chassis Serial Number: 5YK95C1
- Keyboard
- Standard PS/2 Keyboard
- Mouse
- Logitech HID-compliant Cordless Mouse
- Internet Speed
- 1958 Kbps download ; 754.8 Kbps upload
- Other Info
- Optiarc DVD+-RW AD-5540A ATA Device [CD-ROM drive]
Dell AIO Printer A940
Conexant HDA D110 MDC V.92 Modem
6TO4 Adapter
Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller
Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter
Microsoft ISATAP Adapter
Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface
Router Linksys / WRT54G -01
Sonny Chiba57
Member
Thanx for your help. I will do that and hopefully that will work. I will post the outcome in the other blog. :D