My Security Engine is a rogue anti-spyware application related to the well-known malware programs Cleanup Antivirus and Security Guard. Similarly to its relatives, My Security Engine tries to trick the user into paying for the license of the software. This malware application gets installed via Trojans that get downloaded by exploiting security weaknesses in user systems. Once installed, My Security Engine begins to perform endless fake security scans on the system, returning results that show that the computer is under threat from many non-existent malicious programs. It also displays and endless stream of fake warning pop-ups from the Windows taskbar warning about how much of the threat the user’s system is facing. The aim of all this activity is to try and trick the user in to purchasing a software license for the ‘full’ version of My Security Engine by claiming that the currently installed ‘trial’ version is insufficient to completely scan the system. System Security puts this request forward through its very authentic-looking GUI, through the warning pop-ups, and at the end of each fake scan. However, it must be noted that the so-called ‘full’ version is just as incapable of scanning or cleaning out any malware from any computer system as the ‘trial’ version is.
My Security Engine

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As soon as you find a copy of this malicious software installed on your computer, you should take steps to delete My Security Engine. My Security Engine removal involves the stopping of processes, deregistering of DLLs, deletion of files and folders and the removal of registry entries.
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My Security Engine Manual Removal Procedures
The first step you must take in order to remove My Security Engine is to stop the following processes:
- MS345d.exe
- PE.exe
The next step in My Security Engine removal is to unregister the following DLL files:
- pal.dll
- PE.dll
- gid.dll
- exec.dll
- energy.dll
- ANTIGEN.dll
- CLSV.dll
- mozcrt19.dll
- sqlite3.dll
Next, it is necessary to remove the following files and folders:
Delete My Security Engine Files
Windows XP:
- c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication Data345d567
- c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication Data345d5672322.mof
- c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication Data345d567mozcrt19.dll
- c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication Data345d567MS345d.exe
- c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication Data345d567MSE.ico
- c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication Data345d567sqlite3.dll
- c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication Data345d567BackUp
- c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication Data345d567MSESys
- c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication Data345d567MSESysvd952342.bd
- c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication Data345d567Quarantine Items
- c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataMSHOLE
- c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataMSHOLEMSJKEJCCE.cfg
- %UserProfile%Application DataMicrosoftInternet ExplorerQuick LaunchMy Security Engine.lnk
- %UserProfile%Application DataMy Security Engine
- %UserProfile%Application DataMy Security Enginecookies.sqlite
- %UserProfile%Application DataMy Security EngineInstructions.ini
- %UserProfile%DesktopMy Security Engine.lnk
- %UserProfile%RecentANTIGEN.dll
- %UserProfile%RecentCLSV.dll
- %UserProfile%Recenteb.sys
- %UserProfile%Recentenergy.dll
- %UserProfile%Recentexec.dll
- %UserProfile%Recentexec.drv
- %UserProfile%Recentexec.tmp
- %UserProfile%Recentgid.dll
- %UserProfile%Recentkernel32.sys
- %UserProfile%Recentkernel32.tmp
- %UserProfile%Recentpal.dll
- %UserProfile%RecentPE.dll
- %UserProfile%RecentPE.exe
- %UserProfile%Recentppal.drv
- %UserProfile%Recentrunddlkey.drv
- %UserProfile%RecentSICKBOY.sys
- %UserProfile%Recenttjd.sys
- %UserProfile%Start MenuMy Security Engine.lnk
- %UserProfile%Start MenuProgramsMy Security Engine.lnk
- c:Program FilesMozilla Firefoxsearchpluginssearch.xml
- %Documents and Settings%All UsersApplication Datae4a12b7
- %Temp%del.bat
Windows Vista/7:
- c:%User% AppData345d567
- c: %User% AppData 345d5672322.mof
- c: %User% AppData 345d567mozcrt19.dll
- c: %User% AppData 345d567MS345d.exe
- c: %User% AppData 345d567MSE.ico
- c: %User% AppData 345d567sqlite3.dll
- c: %User% AppData 345d567BackUp
- c: %User% AppData 345d567MSESys
- c: %User% AppData 345d567MSESysvd952342.bd
- c: %User% AppData 345d567Quarantine Items
- c: %User% AppData MSHOLE
- c: %User% AppData MSHOLEMSJKEJCCE.cfg
- %User% AppData MicrosoftInternet ExplorerQuick LaunchMy Security Engine.lnk
- %User% AppData My Security Engine
- %User% AppData My Security Enginecookies.sqlite
- %User% AppData My Security EngineInstructions.ini
- %User% AppData My Security Engine.lnk
- %UserProfile%RecentANTIGEN.dll
- %UserProfile%RecentCLSV.dll
- %UserProfile%Recenteb.sys
- %UserProfile%Recentenergy.dll
- %UserProfile%Recentexec.dll
- %UserProfile%Recentexec.drv
- %UserProfile%Recentexec.tmp
- %UserProfile%Recentgid.dll
- %UserProfile%Recentkernel32.sys
- %UserProfile%Recentkernel32.tmp
- %UserProfile%Recentpal.dll
- %UserProfile%RecentPE.dll
- %UserProfile%RecentPE.exe
- %UserProfile%Recentppal.drv
- %UserProfile%Recentrunddlkey.drv
- %UserProfile%RecentSICKBOY.sys
- %UserProfile%Recenttjd.sys
- %UserProfile%Start MenuMy Security Engine.lnk
- %UserProfile%Start MenuProgramsMy Security Engine.lnk
- c:Program FilesMozilla Firefoxsearchpluginssearch.xml
- %User% AppData e4a12b7
- %Temp%del.bat
Once the above files and folders have been removed, My Security Engine no longer resides on your hard disk. At this point it is recommended to scan the entire PC using genuine antivirus software such as Spyware Doctor with Antivirus.
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My Security Engine Registry Removal Procedures
File removal alone is not sufficient to completely remove My Security Engine. In order to ensure complete My Security Engine removal, it is necessary to delete the following keys and settings from the registry as well:
- HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun “%CommonAppData%e4a12b7MySecurityEngine.exe”
- HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftware3
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{3F2BBC05-40DF-11D2-9455-00104BC936FF}
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTMS345d.DocHostUIHandler
- HKEY_USERS.DEFAULTSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerSearchScopes "URL" ="http://findgala.com/?&uid=195&q={searchTerms}"
- HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareClassesSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerSearchScopes "URL" = "http://findgala.com/?&uid=195&q={searchTerms}"
- HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftInternet Explorer "PRS" = "http://127.0.0.1:27777/?inj=%ORIGINAL%"
- HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerDownload "RunInvalidSignatures" = "1"
- HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun "My Security Engine"
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerSearchScopes "URL" = http://findgala.com/?&uid=195&q={searchTerms}
Once the above steps have been completed you have successfully removed My Security Engine from your system.
My Security Engine Directories:
- c: %User% AppData 345d567
- XP: c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication Data345d567
Conclusion
Inexperienced users are advised against attempting to delete My Security Engine manually, as any mistake made during removal could result in damage to the operating system. Therefore inexperienced users are advised to use a web-based repair service such as www.pcninja.com or legitimate antivirus software such as Spyware Doctor with Antivirus to completely and safely remove My Security Engine.
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