win 7 internet security 2012 has taken over my laptop.

I have tried to run mse and malware but both pop up for a second then vanish.
spybot did work but found 2 security files which I fixed but still have problem.
It has the microsoft logo but you have to pay to install it.
It constantly warns off computer hijacks etc and flashes up the pay here screen.
it warns on firefox and crome that these sites are infected.
Help please to get rid off it.
oh it has installed it self on my tool bar bottom left off screen
I have looked through programs to find it but cannot.
When you go to action centre it says virus protection turned off turn on now
You say yes and it takes you to the pay here page again.
Ccleaner will not work too just tried to use that it to vanished after a second.
Sorry I am all over the place just adding stuff as i find it and do not know what you need to help me.

oppps sorry bottom right off screen on hidden icons

Hello, please follow these instructions and report how it goes. Do not deviate from what it tells you to do.
Remove Win 7 Home Security 2012 (Uninstall Guide)

I do not have access to a printer at the moment so will have to get a friend to print off the instructions then will try the remove thing. I will report back.

I have used this website for when i got infected with this exact virus.

It works perfectly.

At least it did for me :)

If you need any help just let me know :)

About your printer problem obviously you have another computer because you are talking to us on it

is it a laptop by chance? If it is you can just take it to the room your infected comp is and use the instructions from it.

lostincyberspac said:

I do not have access to a printer at the moment so will have to get a friend to print off the instructions then will try the remove thing. I will report back.

You'll need more than a printer. :) With whatever computer you are using to access your topic here, you'll also need to be able to download a couple of tools so please read the topic carefully and follow the links to the needed programs.

Sounds like you got it

If you want to be more on the safe side you can look in task manager to see if any of its names are there

The names are usually 3 random letters for its name

But be sure it is the virus as a lot of windows applications have 3 letter names

If you can post a picture of the tasks running and i could take a look for you :)

But other than that it sounds like you are clean.

P.s. If you think about it this virus is anything but easy to remove

I think the one my comp got was a little more advanced as one of the steps for me was to rename some of the exe's to com's

Glad you've got it cleaned. Those fake anti-virus's are some of the worst.

Where would be a common site where "Windows 7 Internet Security 2012" would be picked up? In other words, any special places to avoid?