I don't how I got it, but damn this thing is HORRIFIC. It won't even let me run system restore or malwarebytes for that matter. I have not found a working guide on how to remove it... who here knows how to get rid of this damn thing?!

Thanks in advance!

superantispyware i bet
http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html
even has an alternate start tool for this kind of evil garbage

I was just checking this out but I found that most links claiming to have a cure are actually owned by the inventors of this program.

Get people sick, then cure them!
I hate this method but I see an evil genius at work here.

Anyways, I found the guide to get rid of the predecessor. I think they might be a better bet than the rest of the links.
www . bleepingcomputer. com/virus-removal/remove-my-security-shield

According to the guide, you should have a printer and download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

Hope this helps and good luck.

malwarebytes and hijack this all the way!

Originally Posted by GfxDude

malwarebytes and hijack this all the way!

It won't let me run malwarebytes, this shit is dirty!

Is there any way through command prompt that I can run malwarebytes since it wont let me open it via its shortcut?

Originally Posted by Grandslam

It won't let me run malwarebytes, this shit is dirty!

Is there any way through command prompt that I can run malwarebytes since it wont let me open it via its shortcut?

Trust me when I tell you this, ignore most everything said here and follow this step by step http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/8693/...virus-malware/

Everything on there is free and it will absolutely remove the virus, but trust me when I tell you it will take hours, if not damn near a whole day. I've had to do it on two separate laptops so I know what I'm talking about.

Read the guide I found for you perhaps?

It will instruct you on how to deal with this amongst other things.
For instance on how you may have been infected in the first place and special instructions on how to deal with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware like not rebooting even though the program wants you to. It also deals with your download problem.

Edit: A clickable link is in the post below this one.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/viru...ecurity-shield

its weird i had this exact virus the other day.

It tells you you got infections and stops you from doing almost anything, so bloody annoying. I used that guide above. RKILL kills security shield processes malware bytes helps remove it and you also need to download a new hosts file. Its all explained in the link.

Originally Posted by Amsterdammer

Read the guide I found for you perhaps?

It will instruct you on how to deal with this amongst other things.
For instance on how you may have been infected in the first place and special instructions on how to deal with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware like not rebooting even though the program wants you to. It also deals with your download problem.

Yeah I scanned through it but I can barely even open the page because this damn virus won't even let flash plugins run. It wont let me do ctrl+alt+delete. It won't even let me open notepad. WHO WOULD CREATE SOMETHING THIS MALICIOUS??? I'm going to go nuts... it won't stop popping up fake virus notifications!!!

How much is it gonna cost me to have best buy get this damn thing removed?

I'm gonna try running malewarebytes in safe mode to see if it will let me run it but if that doesnt work... i dont know what i'm gonna do. This is going to drive me insane.

Originally Posted by michaelr1988

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/viru...ecurity-shield

its weird i had this exact virus the other day.

It tells you you got infections and stops you from doing almost anything, so bloody annoying. I used that guide above. RKILL kills security shield processes malware bytes helps remove it and you also need to download a new hosts file. Its all explained in the link.

This bloody thing won't even let me install RKILL. I am so outraged!

If you still haven't managed to get rid of it, I would recommend to scan you PC through a live cd. You can try "Avira AntiVir Rescue System". All you need to do is burn the image to a CD, boot from it, update it (if necessary) and scan your PC.

I usually make a mini xp boot disc and boot to the dvd drive. Then I just run all of my virus scanning programs in mini xp.

If you have access to another computer you could try and download an Ubuntu live CD? This will not install anything but will boot your computer.
From there you could access the guide, download your programs to an USB flash drive and kill this thing.

You could do the same thing (downloading guide and proggies) on another computer as well but a live CD would give you access to your own computer while doing it.

Rereading your post: Don't click the virus popup messages away. Leave them while you continue the install.

safe mode with networking then try install rkill. Or install it on another computer and transfer it across.

This is the time that everyone wants to switch to Mac

Boot into "Safe Mode with Networking" the 2nd item on the menu you will see come up if you keep hitting F8 while booting up.

In that mode you should be able to use Malwarebytes or another program and then run it. Plus also gives internet access if you needed an update.

Hope that helps out, but those things suck!... they hijack your whole system, task manager and internet.

hey bro try this program, hitman pro http://www.surfright.nl/en lets you use it on a 30 day trial

if that dosent work, i managed to get rid of this virus with a program called combo fix, be very careful with it, read the proper usage fo it, its powerful and if you dont know what youre doing with it youll end up deleting alot of system/registry files .... like i did

I just dealt with this yesterday, I ended paying the 56.00 and then I was able to delete it after I bought it, I filed a chargeback with my cc company to get the payment stopped. Wonder where we might have got this shit from.

My sister had it the other day on her laptop. Boot into Safe mode with networking then follow instructions on bleepingcomputer. I also followed this video which was really helpful and it took around two hours

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeauWr9BLrY

once youve had one of these malwares on your pc, you start looking at the downloads sections here and elsewhere in a very different light - i.e. youre SUSPICIOUS AS FUCK about everything and anything you download.

had the same thing happen to me last year with a simlar malware and the only thng that saved my head from exploding was that i use firefox as my primary browser and the malware was targeting Internet Explorer.

WORD: anybody who reading this who hasnt got at least TWO different types of browser on their pc is asking for trouble as the malware stops you from going online to find out what you need to find out from an experts forum by choking off Internet Explorer and then hits you with multiple pop up windows that look like official Microsoft warnings telling you youve got X number of Trojans clocking up before your very eyes.

Sooooo.... if you havent already installed a second browser, go and do it as soon as you finish reading this page.

Internet Explorer is already there, go and get yourself Firefox & Chrome, then just use Firefox as your main browser and take advantage of all the fantasic add-ons.

anyway, back to the original problem, i found these simple instructions if the o.p.'s problem hasnt beeen solved, copied from YAHOO ANSWERS of all places:

Best Answer - Chosen by Voters

Hey, this is a virus, I have had this before, this is how I got rid of it, not as complicated as its looks lol

firstly you have start up your computer up in “safe mode with networking” you do this by shutting down your computer and switching it back on and constantly pressing f8 until you come to a screen that has options and you select 'safe mode with networking' By doing this the virus can't interfere with what you are doing. The page will load up (1-2 mins) and then you will log on as usual (the screen might be bigger and look different, this is fine) (if you can't get on safe mode just do it on normal mode)

Now download this to scan your computer, it’s the best virus remover you can get for free

link to malware bytes:

Code:

http://downloads.cnet.co.uk/view/security-software/malwarebytes-anti-malware-39282203/

(If link doesn't work type 'malware' in the search box and click on the first one ''malware bytes'')

It’s a reputable website that my internet company uses and this has helped me tons of times before. Download it (the latest version) and run it (it’s free) (you might have to disable your pop up blocker at the top of the screen when downloading, right click, download)
Perform quick scan (should take 10 to 20 mins)
View results
Remove all
(CLICK NO TO RESTART COMPUTER)
Go on quarantine (4th from the right column)
Then delete all
Then restart your comp

Have done this many times, works every time and can remove anything, email me with any problems
Good luck

here's the link to yahoo answers:

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question...9023538AAnoWNM

everything in blue is from yahoo answers, including the invitation to write in for tech support, so DO NOT pm me for tech support as you wont be getting a reply

cheers

MALWARE BYTES, Its a Good Program, Its Free (Trial)

Gets the job done

just boot in safe mode have u tried that and then installing malwarebytes?
that should do the trick..

In Now-A-days i found several malware and spyware are attacking. So as i am using Windows XP. I have a windows live XP CD.

So when any malware or spyware attacking my PC. I start PC with windows live XP CD.

Usually all malware and spyware are in

1. In C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data
or
in C:\Documents and Settings\User Name\Application Data
or
in C:\Documents and Settings\User Name\Local Settings\Temp

So i delete all virus files.

2. Some files create folders in C:\Program Files
I delete those created folder.

3. some files are in C:\WINDOWS\system32

I also delete those files.

99% all virus deleted and system runs fine.

I use a PC techs CD (aka Windows boot cd) , Pick one up off Ebay for around £3 (UK) and US ($5)

Well worth the price as you can boot from startup and they come with everything you need to remove viruses , spyware , adware and the rest!

Originally Posted by britcpa

once youve had one of these malwares on your pc, you start looking at the downloads sections here and elsewhere in a very different light - i.e. youre SUSPICIOUS AS FUCK about everything and anything you download.

had the same thing happen to me last year with a simlar malware and the only thng that saved my head from exploding was that i use firefox as my primary browser and the malware was targeting Internet Explorer.

WORD: anybody who reading this who hasnt got at least TWO different types of browser on their pc is asking for trouble as the malware stops you from going online to find out what you need to find out from an experts forum by choking off Internet Explorer and then hits you with multiple pop up windows that look like official Microsoft warnings telling you youve got X number of Trojans clocking up before your very eyes.

Sooooo.... if you havent already installed a second browser, go and do it as soon as you finish reading this page.

Internet Explorer is already there, go and get yourself Firefox & Chrome, then just use Firefox as your main browser and take advantage of all the fantasic add-ons.

anyway, back to the original problem, i found these simple instructions if the o.p.'s problem hasnt beeen solved, copied from YAHOO ANSWERS of all places:

Best Answer - Chosen by Voters

Hey, this is a virus, I have had this before, this is how I got rid of it, not as complicated as its looks lol

firstly you have start up your computer up in “safe mode with networking” you do this by shutting down your computer and switching it back on and constantly pressing f8 until you come to a screen that has options and you select 'safe mode with networking' By doing this the virus can't interfere with what you are doing. The page will load up (1-2 mins) and then you will log on as usual (the screen might be bigger and look different, this is fine) (if you can't get on safe mode just do it on normal mode)

Now download this to scan your computer, it’s the best virus remover you can get for free

link to malware bytes:

Code:

http://downloads.cnet.co.uk/view/security-software/malwarebytes-anti-malware-39282203/

(If link doesn't work type 'malware' in the search box and click on the first one ''malware bytes'')

It’s a reputable website that my internet company uses and this has helped me tons of times before. Download it (the latest version) and run it (it’s free) (you might have to disable your pop up blocker at the top of the screen when downloading, right click, download)
Perform quick scan (should take 10 to 20 mins)
View results
Remove all
(CLICK NO TO RESTART COMPUTER)
Go on quarantine (4th from the right column)
Then delete all
Then restart your comp

Have done this many times, works every time and can remove anything, email me with any problems
Good luck

here's the link to yahoo answers:



everything in blue is from yahoo answers, including the invitation to write in for tech support, so DO NOT pm me for tech support as you wont be getting a reply

cheers

Thanks buddy. Followed the info you provided and it worked. Cheers

The below is an excerpt from another thread, and I'm posting it here to serve as "Fair Warning" to anyone that might want to help this person.

Originally Posted by Grandslam

Can anyone PM me one? I have to reactivate my copy apparently and my key isn't working for some reason... Thanks in advance guys!

He sounds polite when asking for help via PM. I wouldn't PM him under any circumstances, nor try to help him. He doesn't want help. Not sure what his psychology is, but it seems he's using his "computer issues" (if he really has any, his story keeps changing and sounds very flaky) as a way to vent some rage at someone that makes the mistake of trying to help.

I'd avoid this guy at all costs, especially if you are a newb. Best to let Senior Members & Forum Staff deal with him.

Update: Oh yeah, and the angry, flaky weirdo neg-repped me too. Maybe he gets drunk and does all sorts of crazy stuff on the computer. Best to stay WAY CLEAR of this whack-job.

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He keeps calling me "keyboard jockey". Note, he has to type this on his.... KEYBOARD, lol. Wonder why he considers being a "keyboard jockey" such a bad thing. Maybe he was cyber-molested by smooth-typing keyboard jockey, and he woke up one morning to discover his cyber-butthole virginity was gone forever, and he's been angry ever since, as he was saving that special moment for marriage. Like somehow it's MY fault he can't have a white-wedding, but instead has to settle for a brown one?

Originally Posted by Grandslam

Ha Ha Ha. Just as I thought. A keyboard jockey. Work on getting a nice car, no one cares about computers idiot!

Originally Posted by Nigel Farage

Well, at least I know who it's from. And as far as the "moron" part goes, my computer works just fine, and has done so for the last 10 years, as that's how long I've been repairing them professionally. I know about Product Keys, muBlinder, ComboFix and all manner of things that you do not. That's why my computer works, and (more than likely) yours does not.

That's the funny thing that happens when impulsive people that pick and choose their answers based on what they understand and "feel like' vs. what the truth is. They are never really "infection free" because (as we say in the profession) the User doesn't have a computer problem, the Computer has a User problem.

You can neg-reg that until judgement day, and it will still remain an eternal truth.

Originally Posted by Grandslam

Its already fixed you fucking moron. Now I understand why you have 5 rep. Here. Have some more neg rep.

Originally Posted by Nigel Farage

You need to stop taking advice from people that don't know anything. You also need to stop ignoring the advice from someone that knows something.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/comb...o-use-combofix

And, for anyone that's interested, once your computer has been compromised, there is never any way to tell for certain whether or not it's malware-free. Particularly if you are operating in "Black Hat" circles. Most people do not have to worry about the possiblity that someone highly skilled can make a custom malware specfically for their computer, and remain completely undetected by any anti-virus, malware-removal software. But this is a money-rich environment. It's like the guy that was asked "Why do you rob banks?" and he said "Because that's where the money is."

This is where the money is. You are more likely to be the object of a high-level malware author's interest here than in most other places. (Your chances of getting infected at www.disneyworld.com are pretty low.)

In this environment, populated to a great extent by these kinds of people, offering "trial versions" of software for free etc..., where all you have to do is install it (and who knows what-all else), people run a significant chance of getting an infection that is completely undetectable. If Sony can install a Rootkit , then all software is suspect.

Most Security Experts will tell you that, after you've been infected, the only way to be certain that you are not still infected (and possibly having your data, account names, account numbers, passwords, etc...) taken off your computer and sent "somewhere else" is to do a completely new install of the Operating System from a legal, Microsoft produced installation disk (and not a copy made from an .ISO downloaded from Pirate Bay, etc... These can also be completely infected. Where do you think all these "free proxies" come from?).

Have you tried "ComboFix"?
worked for me

I used to have one that took months to get rid of. Try malwarebytes free version in safe mode.