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Threat type:
Affected OS:
Affected browsers:
FreePCSecure
fopn.exe
Badware
Win32 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari
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FreePCSecure intrusion method
FreePCSecure installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (FreePCSecure). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. FreePCSecure copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is fopn.exe. Sometimes it creates new startup key with name FreePCSecure and value fopn.exe. You can also find it in your processes list with name fopn.exe or FreePCSecure. Also, it can create folder with name FreePCSecure under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. After installation FreePCSecure starts displaying ads, pop-ups, banners on your PC or in browsers. It is recommended to remove FreePCSecure immediately.
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How to remove FreePCSecure manually
This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with FreePCSecure, removing it from starup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by FreePCSecure.
To get rid of FreePCSecure, you should:
1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:
- avkernel.dll
- winpgi.dll
- fopnl.dll
- pdcom.dll
- hmenu.dll
- band.dll
- fpc.exe
- fpc.xml
- fpc_cr.exe
- firefoxtoolbar.xpi
- firefoxtoolbar.jar
- bksites.dat
- settings.config
- rbho.dat
- toolbars.dat
- fpstips.htm
- bg1.jpg
- bg2.jpg
- bg3.jpg
- googleads.htm
- mkdesktop_01.dll
- borlndmm.dll
- scanadwr.dll
- scanbcdr.dll
- scandldr.dll
- scandos1.dll
- scanfunc.dll
- scankrnl.dll
- scanmcr1.dll
- scanothr.dll
- scanscr.dll
- scantool.dll
- scantroj.dll
- scanwin1.dll
- unacpu.dll
- unadbx.dll
- unamscan.dll
- unmime.dll
- unpacks.dll
- unpacks2.dll
- unpepack.dll
- ua27201.dll
- ua27202.dll
- ua27203.dll
- ua27204.dll
- ua27205.dll
- ua27206.dll
- ua27207.dll
- ua27208.dll
- ua27209.dll
- ua27210.dll
- ua27211.dll
- ua27212.dll
- ua27213.dll
- ua27214.dll
- ua27215.dll
- ua27216.dll
- ua27217.dll
- ua27301.dll
- ua27302.dll
- ua27401.dll
- ua27402.dll
- ua27403.dll
- ua27404.dll
- ua27405.dll
- ua27406.dll
- ua27407.dll
- uadaily.dll
- enemies.dat
- pdupdater.dat
- asupdater.dat
- pbupdater.dat
- accounts.dat
- FreePCSecureInstall.exe
- fpccw.exe
- fopn.exe
- fopn.sys
- freepcsecure.lnk
- uninstall freepcsecure.lnk
- adwapp.dat
- whitels.dat
- pguplst.dat
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2. Delete the following malicious folders:
- %programfiles%\freepcsecure\
- %programfiles%\freepcsecure\fftoolbar\
- %programfiles%\freepcsecure\plugins\
- %programfiles%\freepcsecure\awbase\
- %programfiles%\freepcsecure\fftoolbar\chrome\
- %programfiles%\freepcsecure\img\
- %programfiles%\freepcsecure\plugins\update\
- %programfiles%\freepcsecure\awbase\database\
- %commonprogramfiles%\freepcsecure\
- %autostart% \freepcsecure\
3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:
- Key: AppID\{367A86A5-D048-4785-86BE-4E2706AAFDD9}
- Key: WinPGIntegrator.IEIntegrator.1
- Key: WinPGIntegrator.IEIntegrator.1\CLSID
- Key: WinPGIntegrator.IEIntegrator
- Key: WinPGIntegrator.IEIntegrator\CLSID
- Key: WinPGIntegrator.IEIntegrator\CurVer
- Key: CLSID\{2178F3FB-2560-458f-BDEE-631E2FE0DFE4}
Value: AppID
- Key: CLSID\{2178F3FB-2560-458f-BDEE-631E2FE0DFE4}\ProgID
- Key: CLSID\{2178F3FB-2560-458f-BDEE-631E2FE0DFE4}\VersionIndependentProgID
- Key: CLSID\{2178F3FB-2560-458f-BDEE-631E2FE0DFE4}\InprocServer32
Value: ThreadingModel
- Key: CLSID\{2178F3FB-2560-458f-BDEE-631E2FE0DFE4}\TypeLib
- Key: TypeLib\{367A86A5-D048-4785-86BE-4E2706AAFDD9}\1.0
- Key: TypeLib\{367A86A5-D048-4785-86BE-4E2706AAFDD9}\1.0\FLAGS
- Key: TypeLib\{367A86A5-D048-4785-86BE-4E2706AAFDD9}\1.0\0\win32
- Key: TypeLib\{367A86A5-D048-4785-86BE-4E2706AAFDD9}\1.0\HELPDIR
- Key: AntiVirusCOM.PDOfficeProtect.1
- Key: AntiVirusCOM.PDOfficeProtect.1\CLSID
- Key: AntiVirusCOM.PDOfficeProtect
- Key: AntiVirusCOM.PDOfficeProtect\CLSID
- Key: CLSID\{4D040A99-CF97-4647-8815-4A7F887B1745}\ProgID
- Key: CLSID\{4D040A99-CF97-4647-8815-4A7F887B1745}\VersionIndependentProgID
- Key: CLSID\{4D040A99-CF97-4647-8815-4A7F887B1745}\InprocServer32
Value: ThreadingModel
- Key: CLSID\{4D040A99-CF97-4647-8815-4A7F887B1745}\TypeLib
- Key: TypeLib\{A5830857-1142-4291-B513-7AF97BB3B11C}\1.0
- Key: TypeLib\{A5830857-1142-4291-B513-7AF97BB3B11C}\1.0\FLAGS
- Key: TypeLib\{A5830857-1142-4291-B513-7AF97BB3B11C}\1.0\0\win32
- Key: TypeLib\{A5830857-1142-4291-B513-7AF97BB3B11C}\1.0\HELPDIR
- Key: CLSID\{8AFD3AED-6053-4F9C-B1E3-291BE80BDEDE}
- Key: CLSID\{8AFD3AED-6053-4F9C-B1E3-291BE80BDEDE}\InprocServer32
Value: ThreadingModel
- Key: CLSID\{8C4EBA33-A3B5-41D9-A680-B218983C1B13}
- Key: CLSID\{8C4EBA33-A3B5-41D9-A680-B218983C1B13}\InProcServer32
Value: ThreadingModel
- Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\NI.FPC_0001_N91E0612
- Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Free PC-Secure
- Key: Software\FreePCSecure
Value: EulFPC_0001_N91E0612
- Key: SOFTWARE\FreePCSecure
Value: ABBR
- Key: SOFTWARE\FreePCSecure
Value: InstallPath
- Key: SOFTWARE\FreePCSecure
Value: ProductCode
- Key: Software\Mozilla\Firefox\Extensions
Value: {87c327c6-a4eA-4b6e-b7e2-9d294b489809}
- Key: AppID\WinPGI.DLL
Value: AppID
- Key: Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar
Value: {8C4EBA33-A3B5-41D9-A680-B218983C1B13}
- Key: System\CurrentControlSet\Services\FOPN
Value: Type
- Key: System\CurrentControlSet\Services\FOPN
Value: Start
- Key: System\CurrentControlSet\Services\FOPN
Value: ErrorControl
- Key: System\CurrentControlSet\Services\FOPN
Value: Tag
- Key: System\CurrentControlSet\Services\FOPN
Value: ImagePath
- Key: System\CurrentControlSet\Services\FOPN
Value: DisplayName
- Key: System\CurrentControlSet\Services\FOPN
Value: Group
- Key: System\CurrentControlSet\Services\FOPN\Security
Value: Security
- Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\FreePCSecure_is1
Value: Inno Setup: Setup Version
- Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\FreePCSecure_is1
Value: Inno Setup: App Path
- Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\FreePCSecure_is1
Value: InstallLocation
Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.
Uninstall FreePCSecure related programs from Control Panel
We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for FreePCSecure entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If FreePCSecure won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.
Windows 10
Click on the Start menu and choose Settings
Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column
Find FreePCSecure under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.
Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.
Windows 8/8.1
Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)
In the menu choose Control Panel
Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.
Locate FreePCSecure or other related suspicious program.
Click Uninstall button.
Wait until uninstall process is complete.
Windows 7/Vista
Click Start and choose Control Panel.
Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.
In the list of installed programs find FreePCSecure
Click Uninstall button.
Windows XP
Click Start
In the menu choose Control Panel
Choose Add / Remove Programs.
Find FreePCSecure related entries.
Click Remove button.
Protect computer and browsers from infection
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