How to Remove the Rogue Security Tool Program

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open task manager and terminate 4946550101.exe process.

   (can be any random number)
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   Step 2: Go to %UserProfile%\Application Data\4946550101 (note that folder name is created randomly)

   , Should be
   4946550101.bat,
   4946550101.cfg,
   4946550101.exe, Security Tool.lnk, Security Tool.lnk. ,,,,, You can do this by pressing the 'up' arrow on your keyboard 9 times, then pressing ENTER). ,,, Click System Tools, then select System Restore.
   
   If you have gotten this far without trouble, your computer should come out all right in the end. , Select 'Restore computer to an earlier time' and click Next. , You may need to go up to a week earlier than the actual day.
   
   Once you have selected a date, click Next. , This will restore your computer and terminate Security Tool.
   
   The computer will automatically shut down after the process is complete. , Depending on your computer, it may do this automatically.
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   Step 3: Delete all files found in that folder.

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   Step 4: Delete the following Registry values: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Security Tool HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "4946550101"

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   Step 5: Turn off your computer.

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   Step 6: Turn on your computer

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   Step 7: and while it reboots

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   Step 8: continually press the F8 key on your keyboard.

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   Step 9: Select the 'safe mode' option on the black screen displayed.

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    Step 10: A very small version of your desktop should appear on your screen.

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    Step 11: Ignore all warnings

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    Step 12: and click the START button at the bottom left of the screen.

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    Step 13: Go to Programs

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    Step 14: then click Accessories.

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    Step 15: Another window will pop up.

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    Step 16: On the small calendar that is now displayed on your screen

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    Step 17: select a date prior to the time your computer became infected with Security Tool.

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    Step 18: Click Next again.

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    Step 19: As your computer restarts

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    Step 20: you can press F8 again and switch it back to regular start-up.

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