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WinSecureAV Removal Guide

WinSecureAV Description

WinSecureAV is a rogue anti-spyware application that is usually downloaded and installed by a Trojan Zlob, through browser security exploits, or under dubious circumstances without your knowledge and permission. Once executed, Trojan Zlob will display irritating popup advertisements that look similar to Windows alerts, informing the users that their machine is infected with malware. If you click on any of these FAKE notifications, you will be redirected to WinSecureAV’s home site where you will be triggered to purchase the commercial WinSecureAV version. Do NOT purchase this software because WinSecureAV program is created only to trick people and empty their pockets.

How can I Detect WinSecureAV?

The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall WinSecureAV by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden WinSecureAV files, it's possible that WinSecureAV will reappear after reboot. Follow the WinSecureAV detection and removal methods below.

WinSecureAV Automatic Detection (Recommended)

Is your PC infected with WinSecureAV? To safely & quickly detect WinSecureAV, we highly recommend you...

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter's malware scanner detects WinSecureAV on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool to remove WinSecureAV and other malware threats.

WinSecureAV Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of WinSecureAV manual removal instructions and WinSecureAV components listed to help you remove WinSecureAV from your PC. Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use SpyHunter's malware detection tool to check for WinSecureAV.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find WinSecureAV Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "WinSecureAV" file name(s).
3. To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
4. When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "WinSecureAV", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete WinSecureAV in the following manual removal steps.
5. "WinSecureAV" files can be found in the directory path(s):
6. %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\WinSecureAv %ProgramFiles%\WinSecureAv
   

Step 2 : Use Registry Editor to Remove WinSecureAV Registry Values

1. To open the Registry Editor, go to Start > Run > type regedit and then press the "OK" button.
2. Locate and delete the entry or entries whose data value (in the rightmost column) is the spyware file(s) detected earlier.
3. To delete "WinSecureAV" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "WinSecureAV" registry entries:
5. WinSecureAv
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Step 3 : Detect and Delete Other WinSecureAV Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
2. Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
3. To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
4. Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
5. To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
6. To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
7. Select the "WinSecureAV" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "WinSecureAV" processes files:
9. dhlp.sys Uninstall WinSecureAv.lnk WinSecureAv.lnk WinSecureAV
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WinSecureAV Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good malware remover to track WinSecureAV and automatically remove WinSecureAV as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.

If you believe you have WinSecureAV installed on your computer, check for WinSecureAV with SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove WinSecureAV and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool. Since new WinSecureAV files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on WinSecureAV and other malware threats.

To learn more on WinSecureAV, see our WinSecureAV resource section below.

More WinSecureAV Resources

What is Spyware?

WinSecureAV is a type of Spyware.

Spyware is any malware or software used to spy or track your computer activity. While some spyware is not malicious and is intentionally installed by parents or employers to monitor Internet activity, spyware may be installed maliciously. Often spyware can come bundled with downloads of free software, and may track your Internet activity or may steal usernames and passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal financial information.

Think you have WinSecureAV? Run SpyHunter's malware scan and automatically detect WinSecureAV on your PC.

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WinSecureAV Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from WinSecureAV and other spyware by following these four easy prevention rules.

Rule #1: Keep your Windows Security up-to-date

Microsoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website.
Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically.

To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list.

Then open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current WinSecureAV spyware as well as other forms of spyware can can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect WinSecureAV automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove WinSecureAV and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool.

Rule #3: Install and keep your firewall turned on

A firewall is essential for a complete protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like WinSecureAV from infecting your computer.

Rule #4: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date

Since new WinSecureAV files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button you can get new spyware definitions instantly. Often, an anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

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WinSecureAV Screenshots

View WinSecureAV screenshots below and see for yourself how WinSecureAV looks like. Learn how to recognize WinSecureAV when it infects your machine.

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