To remove Total Security spyware you must block Total Security sites, stop and remove processes, unregister DLL files, search and delete all other Total Security files and registry utility. Follow the Total Security detection and removal instructions below.
The most typical software removal method is to remove Total Security by using "Add or Remove Programs" service. However there may be hidden Total Security files, running processes and registries in your computer, so Total Security may recreate all other files after reboot.
Pop-ups loaded by Total Security are identical to security alerts displayed by ESET NOD32 antivirus. Be careful and don’t mistake Total Security for a real security program. Here are some examples of Total Security alerts:
“Privacy Violation alert!
WARNING Total Security Alert! Privacy Violation alert! Total Security detected a Privacy Violation. A program is secretly sending your private data to an untrusted internet host. Click here to block this activity by removing the threat.”
WARNING Total Security Alert! Privacy Violation alert! Total Security detected a Privacy Violation. A program is secretly sending your private data to an untrusted internet host. Click here to block this activity by removing the threat.”
“System files modification alert!
WARNING Total Security Alert! System files modification alert! Some critical system files of your computer were modified by malicious program. It may cause sytem instability and data loss. Click here to block unauthorized modification by removing threats.”
WARNING Total Security Alert! System files modification alert! Some critical system files of your computer were modified by malicious program. It may cause sytem instability and data loss. Click here to block unauthorized modification by removing threats.”
“Internet Explorer Warning – visiting this web site may harm your computer.
Most likely causes: The website contains exploits that can launch a malicious code on your computer; suspicious network activity detected; there might be an active spyware running on your computer.”
Most likely causes: The website contains exploits that can launch a malicious code on your computer; suspicious network activity detected; there might be an active spyware running on your computer.”
“WARNING! 41 threats found!!!
Harmful software (malware) or racking cookies have been detected during the last scan. It is highly recommended to remove it from your computer.
Harmful software (malware) or racking cookies have been detected during the last scan. It is highly recommended to remove it from your computer.
x Lost Documents and Settings
x Permanent Data Loss
x System not starting up
x System Slowdown and Crashes
x Loss of Internet Connection
x Infecting other computers on your network”
“New database update is available
WARNING Total Security Alert! Automatic updating is necessary to get you system protected in real time against new and emerging viruses, worms, and troyans. Regular updating is needed to prevent your PC from latest virus threats that can lead to system slowdown, freezes, crashes, and data loss.
WARNING Total Security Alert! Automatic updating is necessary to get you system protected in real time against new and emerging viruses, worms, and troyans. Regular updating is needed to prevent your PC from latest virus threats that can lead to system slowdown, freezes, crashes, and data loss.
Total Security manual removal instructions
Block Total Security sites:
powerfullantivirusproduct.com
antivirusonlineproscan.com
remove-all-malware.com
worldsbestantivirscan.com
yourbrowserprotection.com
explorersecuritysuite.com
Stop and remove Total Security processes:
tsc.exe
Sc2C21UvvM.exe
Locate and delete Total Security registry entries:
Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{D263FA6D-84CC-48A8-9AF6-C664362B7A5B}
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\1FD92E3F7C34799BFB075C41DA05D1FE
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{D263FA6D-84CC-48A8-9AF6-C664362B7A5B}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{D263FA6D-84CC-48A8-9AF6-C664362B7A5B}
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "1FD92E3F7C34799BFB075C41DA05D1FE"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center "AntiVirusOverride" = "1"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center "FirewallOverride" = "1"
Search and unregister Total Security DLL libraries:
winsource.dll
Detect and delete other Total Security files:
winsource.dll
tsc.exe
Sc2C21UvvM.exe
TSC.lnk
Help.lnk
Registration.lnk
Uninstall TSC.lnk
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\[random numbers]\[random numbers].exe
