Remove the Windows Security 127.0.0.1:8080 Proxy

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Windows SecurityÂ*is an adware program that installs a proxy server in Windows and then configures your web browsers to use it. This allows the adware to inject advertisements and other unwanted behavior into web pages as you are browsing the web. This proxy server will also make it so that if a user search on Google, it will instead load a Google Custom Search engine under the control of the malware developers.

Remove the Windows Security 127.0.0.1:8080 Proxy

• Wed, 23 Nov 2016 08:57:12 EST
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Windows SecurityÂ*is an adware program that installs a proxy server in Windows and then configures your web browsers to use it. This allows the adware to inject advertisements and other unwanted behavior into web pages as you are browsing the web. This proxy server will also make it so that if a user search on Google, it will instead load a Google Custom Search engine under the control of the malware developers.

When installed, the Windows Security adware will configure the computer to use a proxy server located at http://127.0.0.1:8080. This proxy server is actually the C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\network\sysnetwk.exe program, which will then inject advertisements into web pages, cause link clicks to open up ads in new browser tabs, and display a Google Custom Search engine when searching on Google.
How did the Powered by Windows Security Proxy Hijacker get on my computer?

It is important to note that this adware is bundled with and installed by free programs that did not adequately disclose that other software would be installed along with it. Therefore, it is important that you pay close attention to license agreements and installation screens when installing anything off of the Internet. If an installation screen offers youÂ*CustomÂ*orÂ*AdvancedÂ*installation options, it is a good idea to select these as they will typically disclose what other 3rd party software will also be installed. Furthermore, If the license agreement or installation screens state that they are going to install a toolbar or other unwanted adware, it is advised that you immediately cancel the install and not use the free software.
In my opinion, this adware was created solely to generate revenue for the developer. With all of the problems it causes, the ads it displays, and the hijacking of Google search results, I do not feel this is a program you want on a computer. If you wish to remove it and possibly other associated adware, you can use this guide to remove it and any other related programs for free
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View Associated Windows Security 127.0.0.1:8080 Proxy Files C:\Program Files\XBox\C:\Program Files\XBox\XBLive.exe\C:\Program Files (x86)\F9457400-1479826686-11E3-823A-B8AEED772649\C:\Program Files (x86)\F9457400-1479826686-11E3-823A-B8AEED772649\Uninstall.exeC:\Program Files (x86)\F9457400-1479826686-11E3-823A-B8AEED77264\9\vnsq90B0.tmpC:\ProgramData\Intel\{17E87DD9-4270-4452-A06D-4F6DE04A9136}C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\chrome\C:\Pro gramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\chrome\libvlc.dllC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\chrome\vlc.exeC :\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\chrome\work.dllC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\func\C:\Prog ramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\func\ca.crtC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\func\ca.keyC:\ProgramD ata\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\func\cert8.dbC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\func\certutil.exeC:\Prog ramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\func\freebl3.dllC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\func\key3.dbC:\Pr ogramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\func\libnspr4.dllC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\func\libplc4.d llC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\func\libplds4.dllC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\func\li bvlc.dllC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\func\msvcr100.dllC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\f unc\nss3.dllC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\func\nssckbi.dllC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network\Ds q\func\nssdbm3.dllC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\func\nssutil3.dllC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Net work\Dsq\func\secmod.dbC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\func\smime3.dllC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\ Network\Dsq\func\softokn3.dllC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\func\sqlite3.dllC:\ProgramData\Mic rosoft\Network\Dsq\func\ssl3.dllC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\func\vlc.exeC:\ProgramData\Micr osoft\Network\Dsq\func\work.dllC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\network\C:\ProgramData\Microsoft \Network\Dsq\network\ca.crtC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\network\ca.keyC:\ProgramData\Microso ft\Network\Dsq\network\default_cse.jsC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\network\general.jsC:\Progr amData\Microsoft\Network\Dsq\network\sysnetwk.exeC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\XBLive\C:\ProgramData\Micr osoft\XBLive\Egg\C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\XBLive\Egg\{ax5b2oazfce5474fb8a7de6ebad21b34161123}.config C:\ProgramData\Windows Security\C:\ProgramData\Windows Security\winsecurity.exe%AppData%\ASPackage\%AppData%\ASPackage\ASPackage.exe%AppData%\ASPackage\Uni nstall.exe%AppData%\WMPNetworkAcSvc\%AppData%\WMPNetworkAcSvc\config.ini%AppData%\WMPNetworkAcSvc\In terface.dll%AppData%\WMPNetworkAcSvc\st.con%AppData%\WMPNetworkAcSvc\st.log%AppData%\WMPNetworkAcSvc \WMPNetworkAcSvc.exeFile Location Notes:
%AppData% refers to the current users Application Data folder. By default, this is C:\Documents and Settings\\Application Data for Windows 2000/XP. For Windows Vista and Windows 7 it is C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming.



View Associated Windows Security 127.0.0.1:8080 Proxy Registry Information HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\ASPackageHKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432N ode\Clients\Mail\ChannelId instalmsterbr20HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\SkypeUpdateExHKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\WMPNetworkAcSvcHKLM\ SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\WindowsSecurityHKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\XBox







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