Files Secure Removal Guide
Do you know what Files Secure is?
DESCRIPTION
Files Secure is a rogue anti-spyware program that may display fake warning messages and run a false malware detection in order to make you believe you’re machine is infected with spyware.
Files Secure displays exaggerated security alerts in an attempt to trick you into purchasing the full Files Secure version. Files Secure error message states that your computer is infected or hijacked with a type of Trojan and that you need to download Files Secure to solve your problem.
Files Secure fake alert message:
Critical System Error!
Your browser was hijacked by Trojan.Win32.Agent.akk
You need to clean your system immediately, in other case it can be crashed soon!
Click OK to download the high-tech antispyware protection software! (Recommended)
Once Files Secure finishes scanning you computer, it will report false positives and message will appear that prompts you to click the button to download the recommended software to remove the alleged infection. That way you’re persuaded to buy the Files Secure program.
In non-techie terms: Distributors of trojans conduct illicit installation methods to extort money from you. Do not download free video codecs from questionable websites. You’re only asking for trouble and the Trojan infection, as well as Files Secure, can be difficult to remove.
Files Secure Removal Guide Automatic Removal Instructions
Files Secure Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Files Secure manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Files Secure will be removed completely. So read the Files Secure removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.
- Uninstall Files Secure Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Files Secure if found. - To stop Files Secure processes (view process removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
Search and stop these Files Secure processes:
Files Secure 2.2.lnk
Files Secure 2.1.lnk
setup1[1].exe
secure.exe
setup[2].exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”. - To Unregister Files Secure DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
Search and unregister these Files Secure DLLs:
orgnavi.dll
To locate the Files Secure DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type Files Secure and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
Once you have the Files Secure DLL path, go to Start and then click on Run. In the Run command box, type cmd, and then click on OK.
To locate the exact DLL path, type cd in order to change the current directory. To display the contents of the directory, use the dir command. To remove the DLL file type regsvr32 /u FILENAME.dll (FILENAME is the name of the file that you want to unregister). - To unregister Files Secure registry keys (view registry keys removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type regedit > press OK.
Edit the value (on the right pane) by right-clicking on it and selecting the Modify option. Select the Delete option.
Search and delete these Files Secure registry keys: - If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
- Remove Files Secure Directories.
To find Files Secure directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following Files Secure directories:
There are no directories.
Right-click on the Files Secure folder and select Delete.A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder Files Secure and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting Files Secure could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes. - To remove Files Secure icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the Files Secure manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your Files Secure problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.
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