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Threat indicator: HIGH

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Name of the threat:

Command or file name:

Threat type:

Affected OS:

AV Security Essentials

cid.exe

Rogue

Win32/Win64 (Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10)


AV Security Essentials is a rogue antivirus program that pretends to be a real security software. The design of the program is rather attractive and functional and it seems serious, but the first perception is incorrect. The real nature of the program is malicious. Appearing on your computer it will be waiting for an update to download a virus for your computer. The downloaded virus can destroy your system and steal your personal information, that's why it's better to remove AV Security Essentials immediately when you notice it on your computer. But when this rogue program is already installed on your computer and it is spread on your hard drive, so it can be very hard to remove it. But don't be upset, this article will help you to overcome these difficulties.


AV Security Essentials

AV Security Essentials intrusion method

AV Security Essentials copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is cid.exe. Then it creates new startup key with name AV Security Essentials and value cid.exe. You can also find it in your processes list with name cid.exe or AV Security Essentials. Also, it can create folder with name AV Security Essentials under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData.

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* Removes all files created by AV Security Essentials.

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Threat's description and solution are developed by Security Stronghold security team.

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* Technical details of AV Security Essentials threat.

* Manual AV Security Essentials removal.

* Download WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.


How to remove AV Security Essentials manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with AV Security Essentials, 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 AV Security Essentials.

To get rid of AV Security Essentials, you should:

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1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:

  • cb.drv
  • cid.exe
  • CLSV.drv
  • CLSV.sys
  • energy.tmp
  • exec.dll
  • exec.drv
  • exec.sys
  • fix.dll
  • PE.exe
  • PE.sys
  • SM.drv
  • tempdoc.tmp

Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:

  • %AppData%\AV Security Essentials\
  • %CommonAppData%\79b35\
  • %CommonAppData%\AVWLSDLUFSE\

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3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:

  • Key: HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes
    Value: URL
    Data: http://findgala.com/?&uid=7&q={searchTerms}
  • Key:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

    Value: DisallowRun
    Data: 1
  • Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download
    Value: RunInvalidSignatures
    Data: 1
  • Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\3
  • Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{3F2BBC05-40DF-11D2-9455-00104BC936FF}
  • Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Avse1_7.DocHostUIHandler

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.


If AV Security Essentials blocks you from running security programs.

Often rogue programs like AV Security Essentials block you from running security programs and visiting anti-virus websites. In this case we recommend you to boot your Windows in Safe Mode with Networking. This is special mode when Windows will not load third-party services, drivers and start-up objects. However you will be able to use Internet. Just download and run suggested programs for easy AV Security Essentials removal is Safe Mode with Networking. To load in Safe Mode with Networking and remove AV Security Essentials do the following:


  • Start or restart your Windows

  • Keep pressing F8 button from the beginning of the boot

  • This will open Advanced Boot Option menu

  • In the menu choose Safe Mode with Networking (use arrows on the keyboard to navigate)

  • Wait until Windows loads

  • Download WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool scan and remove found threats.

  • Restart Windows in Normal Mode


Information provided by: Aleksei Abalmasov

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