My Security Shield
My Security Shield is one of many rogue antivirus programs that are infecting Windows computers around the World. Although this program may look legitimate, it’s actually nothing more than a thinly-disguised scam, which will show you fake antivirus results in an attempt to try and ‘heckle’ you into buying the fake upgrade for the software. Removing this program is essential if you’re looking to return your PC back to its pre-infected state, and here’s how to do it…
What Is The My Security Shield Virus?
My Security shield is what industry professionals refer to as a “malware” (malicious software) infection. This basically means that the program may look legitimate, but actually has a lot of malicious & infectious elements which cause it to damage your system. This virus specifically works by both stealing your personal details, and trying to get you to buy the upgraded version of the software, which actually does nothing to help your system run at all.
The aim of this virus is to make the hackers who made it money. The software will claim to find a lot of errors on your computer, which you have to pay for to fix. These errors do not exist and will give the hackers who created the software the chance to empty your bank account if you pay them – so do not buy this software.
How To Remove My Security Shield From Your PC
Step 1 – Download & Install XoftSpySE
XoftSpy SE
XoftSpySE is a powerful spyware & malware removal tool which you can download here. You need to install it on your PC and then let it scan your system. If you don’t have access to the Internet (because My Security Shield blocked it) then you should download this tool on another PC and then transfer the installation file via CD or USB pen.
Using this tool is very simple. You need to select the type of scan you want to perform and then press “Scan” to get the tool to do the task. This will send XoftSpy through your system and it will identify all the infected files, removing them for you. This automated tool is the best way to remove the infection because it gets 95% of it.
Step 2 – Clean Out The Registry
XoftSpy is very effective at removing the actual infection from your PC, it does not finish the job properly… and ends up leaving a series of settings on your PC. These are kept in the ‘registry’ database and can actually allow the infection back onto your PC. In order to fully protect yourself, it is recommended that you download a registry cleaner and then use it to remove any of the infected ‘My Security Shield’ registry keys that can still cause problems. This tool is automated and is very easy to use.
What This Removal Process Does:
Kills Processes
- MS345d_2129.exe
You should open up the “Task Manager” by clicking CTRL + ALT + DEL and then click on the “Processes” tab. This will then display a list of running processes, where you should then be able to find the listed files above. Click on each one and then click on the “End Process” button to stop the program from running. You can see an example of how that works below:
Removes Directories
- c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\345d567\
- c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\MSHBXRCOBWS\
- %UserProfile%\Application Data\My Security Shield\
These directories are where My Security Shield will install itself on your PC. In order to ensure that this virus has been removes from your system in its entirety, you need to remove these directories from your computer. To do this, you need to open up “My Computer” and then locate the directories in question. After you’ve found one, remove it by pressing SHIFT + DELETE on your keyboard (this permanently removes it instead of sending it to your recycle bin).
Recomended – Clean The Registry (Highly Recommended)
In order to prevent My Security Shield coming back on your PC, you need to remove all the registry entries it has entered. This important, because many people leave these intact and end up having the problem come back again. Registry entries store the settings and options for the program, and by using a registry cleaner, you can remove them all and get your computer fit and healthy again. This is highly recommended
