How to remove Internet Security 2012 Virus from your Computer system

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Getting Rid of Internet Security 2012

What is Internet Security 2012?

Internet security 2012 sounds and even looks like an anti-spyware program.While in reality, it is the exact opposite. Internet Security 2012 is in fact a virus, creatively created to take advantage of unknowing internet users. It proves to be an annoyance with its frequent pop-ups that wrongfully inform you of intrusions into your machine.

There are also fake security alerts given, such as firewall warning that states a hidden transfer of files is taking place, or that some of your files are being leaked into the internet. Unsurprisingly, the rogue anti-spyware program then informs that the only way to get rid of all these attacks and intrusions is through purchasing the full version of internet security 2012. Of course, you won’t actually acquire a anti -spyware program. Rather you are handing over your personal information as well as credit card information into the wrong hands.

The Repercussions of having Internet Security 2012 in your system

If you argue out that the system is only a slight annoyance, and don’t want to commit to the process of removing it, you stand to loose a lot. Forget the fact that it keeps getting in your way, with its frequent notifications. If you don’t attend to the problem, it will only get worse. The symptoms of the worsening infection will be displayed in slower response time, inability to run legitimate Windows programs properly. In the chronic stage, your system will be disabled and may crash the machine altogether.

How to remove Internet Security 2012?

If you are a hands-on kind of person, the manual way is the best. It has good chances of success if done right, and will get rid of every last file created by the virus.

1. Start by disabling all Internet security 2012 tasks running. You can do this via the task manager. They’ll usually present as random letters and numbers.
2. Uninstall the program like you would any other, through the Control Panel
3. Go into the registry (run regedit.exe command) and delete any internet security 2012 security keys and values you find.

This should give you an edge over the virus. To ensure that you have not missed anything, get a good antivirus that offers malware/spyware protection as well. You should be able to install it at this point. And as a precautionary word, avoid any sites that promise free scans- that’s how you get infected in the first place.