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* What is Gearsec

* Download WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool

* Remove Gearsec manually

* Uninstall Gearsec from Windows 10

* Uninstall Gearsec from Windows 8/8.1

* Uninstall Gearsec from Windows 7

* Get Professional Support

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Threat indicator: MEDIUM

Threat's profile

Name of the threat:

Command or file name:

Threat type:

Affected OS:

Affected browsers:

Gearsec

(*.*)

Badware

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

Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari


In some infections GEARsec is not visible. In these conditions users think about matters connected with hardware, Windows system installation problems or another deseases failing to remove this threat or fulfill removal operation and also not purchaseing special removal tools. Some users contact backing to fulfill GEARsec removal or install GEARsec removal tools or even purchase new machines. GEARsec that acts as site proxy or BHO can substitute dispatchers with the ones to hacker website. Various GEARsec display publicities to specific websites that users use. Many computer engineers and some advertisement enterprises have established badware removal tools dedicated to remove this type of threats and give good opportunity for buyers to have expectances of GEARsec removal. Removal tool can remove GEARsec by protecting this time setting up of this badware on PC.


Gearsec intrusion method

Gearsec installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (Gearsec). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. Gearsec copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is (*.*). Sometimes it creates new startup key with name Gearsec and value (*.*). You can also find it in your processes list with name (*.*) or Gearsec. Also, it can create folder with name Gearsec under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. After installation Gearsec starts displaying ads, pop-ups, banners on your PC or in browsers. It is recommended to remove Gearsec immediately.


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

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How to remove Gearsec manually

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

To get rid of Gearsec, you should:


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


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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.

**Trial version of Wipersoft provides detection of computer viruses for FREE. To remove malware, you have to purchase the full version of Wipersoft.


2. Delete the following malicious folders:


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


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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.


Uninstall Gearsec related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for Gearsec entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If Gearsec won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.


Windows 10


  • Click on the Start menu and choose Settings

  • Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column

  • Find Gearsec under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.

  • Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.



Windows 8/8.1


  • Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.

  • Locate Gearsec or other related suspicious program.

  • Click Uninstall button.

  • Wait until uninstall process is complete.


Windows 7/Vista


  • Click Start and choose Control Panel.

  • Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.

  • In the list of installed programs find Gearsec

  • Click Uninstall button.


Windows XP


  • Click Start

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Choose Add / Remove Programs.

  • Find Gearsec related entries.

  • Click Remove button.


Protect computer and browsers from infection

Adware threats like Gearsec are very wide-spread, and unfortunatelly many antiviruses fail to detect it. To protect your computer from future infection we recommend you to use SpyHunter, it has active protection module and browser settings guard. It does not conflict with any antiviruses and creates additional shield against threats like Gearsec.

Information provided by:

Here are the descriptions of problems connected with Gearsec and (*.*) we received earlier:

Problem Summary: Locks PC

When I try to copy some DVD covers the system locks my computer up & I have to manually shut it down. It also happens sometime when I try to copy a disc.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: GEARSec.exe Error after startin Win XP SP3

Hello,

I have got the error string above after starting up my Win XP SP3 system. The error appears after the installation of Power Quests Drive Image 7.1 ...

Could you help me please?

Thanks,
Peter Jost

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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