How to Remove Total Security, Total Security Removal Guide
By Bryan on September 24, 2009 | Rogue Antispyware
Total Security is one of the most popular system infections pretending to be a security program. It is distributed online at various corrupt websites which employ trojans to download and install the TotalSecurity malware. The latest clones of Total Security are Total Security 2009 and Total Security 4.52.
All these malicious applications act as if they were legitimate security tools, although their real intention is to sell their non-existent "full versions". In other words, the objective of the Total Security fraud is to steal your money by convincing the users that they need to purchase the TotalSecurity software and then leave them with nothing.
Total Security uses the tactics of scaring the user by displaying numerous fake security warnings which look very much like the one's displayed by a real security software - ESET NOD32. Here are some examples:
Privacy Violation alert!
WARNING Total Security Alert!
Privacy Violation alert!
Total Security detected a Privacy Violation. A program is secretly sending your private data to an untrusted internet host. Click here to block this activity by removing the threat.
System files modification alert!
WARNING Total Security Alert!
System files modification alert!
Some critical system files of your computer were modified by malicious program. It may cause sytem instability and data loss. Click here to block unathorised modification by removing threats.
Internet Explorer Warning – visiting this web site may harm your computer.
Most likely causes: The website contains exploits that can launch a malicious code on your computer; Suspicious network activity detected; There might be an active spyware running on your computer.
WARNING! 41 threats found!!!
Harmful software (malware) or racking cookies have been detected during the last scan. It is highly recommended to remove it from your computer.
x Lost Documents and Settings
x Permanent Data Loss
x System not starting up
x System Slowdown and Crashes
x Loss of Internet Connection
x Infecting other computers on your network
New database update is available
WARNING Total Security Alert!
Automatic updating is necessary to get you system protected in real time against new and emerging viruses, worms, and troyans. Regular updating is needed to prevent your PC from latest virus threats that can lead to system slowdown, freezes, crashes, and data loss. 
Beware! Do not take Total Security for a real security tool and remove it immediately should you have detected this parasite on your system.
Total Security websites
powerfullantivirusproduct.comantivirusonlineproscan.com
remove-all-malware.com
worldsbestantivirscan.com Learn how to block rogue websites
New processes created
tsc.exeSc2C21UvvM.exe Learn how to remove malicious processes
New Total Security registry entries created
Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{D263FA6D-84CC-48A8-9AF6-C664362B7A5B}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\1FD92E3F7C34799BFB075C41DA05D1FE
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{D263FA6D-84CC-48A8-9AF6-C664362B7A5B}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{D263FA6D-84CC-48A8-9AF6-C664362B7A5B}
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "1FD92E3F7C34799BFB075C41DA05D1FE"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center "AntiVirusOverride" = "1"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center "FirewallOverride" = "1" Download RegistryBooster 2010 to scan your registry errors
Learn how to remove malicious registry entries
New files and directories created
winsource.dlltsc.exe
Sc2C21UvvM.exe
TSC.lnk
Help.lnk
Registration.lnk
Uninstall TSC.lnk
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\[random numbers]\[random numbers].exe Learn how to unregister malicious DLL files
How to remove Total Security
To remove Total Security manually you must block rogue Total Security related websites, remove malicious processes and registry entries, unregister dlls and delete all malicious Total Security files from your computer.
Please note: cleaning your computer is a difficult and dangerous task, manually editing registry entries and removing processes and files may cause serious damage to your system. We strongly recommend scanning your computer with one of the legitimate antispyware scanners.
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