How to Get Rid of Security System Malware

The Security System malware is considered a rogue piece of software. It installs itself into the Windows operating system and takes over the computer by displaying messages that the computer system is heavily loaded with viruses and other malware. The malware then offers to scan and remove the claimed viruses on the computer, when in reality it is merely infecting your computer further. Removing the Security System malware requires free software called Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware.

Instructions

1. Restart the computer.

2. Press the "F8" key several times before Windows starts to display a menu.

3. Choose "Safe Mode With Networking."

4. Click the "Start" menu and go to the Control Panel.

5. Double-click "Internet Options."

6. Click the "Connections" tab, then the "LAN Settings" button.

7. Verify that the proxy server setting is unchecked and that "Automatically Detect Settings" is checked.

8. Download and run Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (see Resources).

9. Perform a full scan to detect the Security System malware.

10. Click the "Show Results" button, then click "Remove Selected."

11. Restart the computer.

Tips & Warnings

• This is the only software available to perform this task in this manner.

Resources

• Malwarebytes: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware