Microsoft Essential Security Pro 2013

What is Microsoft Essential Security Pro 2013?

Microsoft® does have a real antivirus client called Microsoft Security Essentials. However their Antivirus client is free and does not cost any money. This client called “Microsoft Essential Security Pro 2013” is a fake antivirus client that is out to scam you. It will shows false scan results and bogus error messages in an attempt to trick or scare you into making a purchase. Viruses of this nature are referred to as Malware.

How Did I get infected with Microsoft Essential Security Pro 2013?

In many cases the end user does have to install the fake client. This is done through tricking the user into thinking they are installing something else like a video codec or software update of some kind. However users can become infected through doing nothing at all under certain circumstances. In the end a good antivirus client as well as regular software updates prevent many kinds of malware infection. If you have become infected with this virus you should consider switching out from your current antivirus client unless it was outdated and did not have current updates.

It is important to always have a good antivirus client installed and updated as well as ensuring you have all the latest security patches for your operating system, java and web browser.

What is Microsoft Essential Security Pro 2013 Doing to My Computer Right Now?

Most people will not be able to fully use their computer while infected with the Microsoft Essential Security Pro 2013 virus. You may be limited to the kinds of programs you can run and the websites you can visit. The good news out of this is it’s not deleting any of your files or stealing passwords to your banking accounts or social profiles. The purpose of this program is to back the end user into a corner and force them or trick them into making a purchase of the fake antivirus client.

You will also get plenty of error messages. Take note that they are all false messages. Here is a message we were getting

“This version of Microsoft Essential Security Pro 2013 is for trial purpose only. Threats’ removal and real time protection features are disabled. Using trial version you can only perform scanning for viruses and malware and spyware on your PC. To be able to remove threats and turn real time protection on, you need to activate Microsoft Essential Security Pro 2013. To do so, click “Get Licence” button below. ”

Again this message is false as well as all other messages and warnings from this client. The scan results are bogus scan results and part of the scam.

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Microsoft Essential Security Pro 2013 Manual Removal Procedures

Manual removal is possible. What you need to focus on is stopping one executable file from running. After that you are almost home free.

The file we need to stop is “Protector-.exe” this will most likely be a RANDOM file name. See the below for location of this file and tips on locating it.

File Locations

Take note that the below file locations contain hidden files and folders. For instance the AppData folder is a hidden folder. In order to view these folders you will need to show hidden files and folders. Learn how to at http://www.removevirus.org/show-hidden-files-and-folders

Windows Vista/7:

In one of the folder paths below you should find the file

  • C:\Users\USER NAME\AppData\Local
  • C:\Users\USER NAME\AppData\

Here are several ways to stop this threat

A. Browse to the file location shown below under File Locations and re-name the file first and then restart your computer. Then browse to that file location again and delete the file. You can not delete a file while it is in use.

B.  Boot into Safe Mode and delete the file. Again look at the file path below. You can also boot into “safe mode with networking” and download Spyware Doctor with Antivirus. You will be able to install it and run the virus scan. Learn how to boot into safe mode here

C: Log-into another users account and see if you can delete the file. Again use the File Locations below to locate the file

E:  Start the Task Manager the very second you login and terminate the process that way. Then locate and delete the file

F: Use the command line to kill the task and then delete the file using the File Locations below. This is a little more advanced but we have a guide on this on http://www.removevirus.org/kill-running-process-using-command-line

G: Once in the above file location you can sort all the files by date. You should have a good idea when you became infected. With the files sorted by date you should be able to narrow down the virus .exe file to just a few files. From there you can re-name the file that matches the date of the infection or is similar in name. Keep in mind you can not delete a file while it is running. That is why we are re-naming it and then re-starting the computer. Next time you boot up the computer it will no longer be running and you can delete the file.

Once you have deleted the above executable, Microsoft Essential Security Pro 2013 will no longer be running. At this time you need to run a full virus scan. RUN THE  SCAN!. We recommend wither SpyHunter. You need to ensure no other viruses are on your computer.  So many people skip this very simple step.  Take an extra few min tues and ensure you have all the viruses removed.

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