E-set.exe

E-set.exe is a component of the rogue security application E-Set Antivirus 2011. Infection by E-set.exe results in the user being bothered by large amounts of fake error messages as well as maliciously-altered web browsing experiences. As just a copy of many other rogue security programs, E-set.exe has nothing in common with legitimate security software companies like ESET or AVG. Removing E-set.exe and all other components of the E-Set Antivirus 2011 threat should be done by using dedicated anti-malware products to minimize potential damage to your computer. Never trust programs related to E-set.exe or allow this file to remain on your PC, since the resulting attacks on your computer's security will be quite severe!

E-set.exe – Belying Its Appearance with Malicious Origins

E-set.exe mixes and matches E-set.exe's outward appearance by taking a name from the ESET company and a logo from AVG. This combination makes E-set.exe look harmless to those not well-versed in anti-malware products, but E-set.exe is just one more rendition of an old rogue security product scam. E-set.exe can't detect or remove malicious software like viruses or worms, and will harm your PC if you leave the threat alone to do as E-set.exe pleases.

Some other, older clones of E-set.exe include Antivir, Antivir Antivirus, Antivirus 2010, Antivirus 7, AVG 8 and AVG Antivirus 2011. These threats have all been updated just enough to look slightly different while avoiding older detection methods. Removing E-set.exe and all E-set.exe's kin is best done by true anti-malware applications, but having updated databases is just as significant as having the software itself. Without updates, it's unlikely that a scanner will detect E-set.exe and other new versions of older threats.

E-set.exe's overall rogue security program will create many different types of warning messages to incite panic and make you feel reliant on E-set.exe's nonexistent anti-malware functions. These warnings don't alert you to actual PC threats, however, but to fictitious ones. Here's some of the prominent errors you may see:

Security advisor: Important updates available
Attention! New important updates available
Always install latest updates to enhance your computer secutity [sic] and performance

Resident Shield: New virus detected
Warning! New virus detected
Please click "Remove All" button to heal all infected files and protect your PC

Internet Shield: Identity theft attampt [sic] detected
56.12.121.12
Warning! Identity theft attempt detected
Please click "Prevent attack" button to heal all infected files and protect your PC

Trojan:W32/Inject Activity Detected
Trojan:W32/Inject is a large family of malware that secretly makes changes to the Windows Registry. Variants in the family make also makes changes to other running processes.

Warning! Identity theft attempt detected

The Second Half of the E-set.exe Experience – Browser Attacks

Clones of E-set.exe also have a reputation for altering your web browser behavior. This is done by corrupting the Registry to allow E-set.exe to launch malicious browser duplicates whenever the user tries to launch a popular web browser like Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari, Opera or Firefox. These duplicates run in Emergency Mode or otherwise enable E-set.exe to access deeper levels of control to attack the user. Renaming the web browser's executable can let you launch a true version of that browser without E-set.exe catching on to your evasive trick.

Attempting to use a corrupted E-set.exe browser will result in a maliciously-changed web-surfing experience. In particular, you may be prevented from accessing anti-malware and security sites that could help you remove E-set.exe. If you suspect that your browser is compromised but aren't sure, look for fake warnings like these below that appear on a website you've confirmed to be safe:

We strongly recommend to discontinue the use of this website. This website has been reported to Microsoft for containing threats that might steal personal or financial information from your computer.

Warning! Visiting this site may harm your computer!
This web site probably contains malicious software program, which can cause damage to your computer or perform actions without your permission. Your computer may be infected after visiting such web site.

Purchase or registration of E-set.exe is ultimately destructive for both your finances and your PC, so you should instead try to delete E-set.exe regardless of E-set.exe's attempts to resist removal. Legitimate anti-malware products that are armed with the necessary updates should be able to remove E-set.exe with no difficulties, provided the rogue security program