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> [Resolved] Rogue program/malware- 'Security Tool'
dave_y
post Oct 6 2009, 05:26 PM
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I was browsing the internet earlier today and browsing became really slow and sluggish compared to normal performance.
Desktop then shutdown by itself and when it loaded back up a program called 'Security Tool' had made a new home in my computer. Tried to remove it from control panel but it is not visible in the list.

Wondering if anyone could help me to remove it and also check for any other nasty little programs i may have that are hiding.

Currently using Windows XP, Firefox as default on a Dell Dimension E520 Desktop. Norton 360, Spyware Doctor and Spypot S & D also.

I am new to WTT so please take it easy!

Thanks in advance.
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- dave_y   [Resolved] Rogue program/malware- 'Security Tool'   Oct 6 2009, 05:26 PM
- - mschroe919   Hi dave_y Welcome to the What the tech Forums My ...   Oct 6 2009, 08:07 PM
- - dave_y   Hi there, thanks so much for your help and your sp...   Oct 8 2009, 01:45 PM
- - mschroe919   Hi Did you try running it in safe mode? if not t...   Oct 8 2009, 02:00 PM
- - dave_y   Sorry about my delayed response, had quite a busy ...   Oct 10 2009, 07:21 PM
- - mschroe919   Hi, so far so good please after you malware bytes...   Oct 11 2009, 07:05 AM
- - dave_y   Here is the new HJT log, and my PC behaviour follo...   Oct 13 2009, 02:03 PM
- - mschroe919   Hi Sorry aboput getting back so late but was tied...   Oct 13 2009, 05:36 PM
- - mschroe919   Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this T...   Oct 15 2009, 09:32 AM

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