Remove Personal Security | Personal Security Removal

Personal Security is a fake security client that provides false warnings and disables the system Task Manager .  This threat also shows a false Blue Screen Errors and many times will make it near impossible to run other programs let alone security software to remove the threat.

Personal Security

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Here are some messages we found while developing this Personal Security removal guide.

"System files modification alert!
Some critical system files of your computer were modified by malicious program. It may cause system instability and data loss. Click here to block unauthorized modification by removing threats (Recommended)."

"Spyware activity alert!
Spyware.IEMonster activity detected. It is spyware that attempts to steal passwords from Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Outlook and other programs, including logins and passwords from online banking sessions, eBay, PayPal. It may also create special tracking files to log your activity and compromise your Internet privacy. It's strongly recommended to remove this threat as soon as possible. Click here to remove Spyware.IEMonster."

"This website has been reported as unsafe
We strongly recommend to discontinue the use of this website.
Register your computer's security software
This website has been report to Microsoft for containing threats that might steal personal or financial information from your computer."

"Spyware activity alert!
Spyware.IEMonster is a popular spyware that attempts to steal passwords from Web browsers, e-mail clients and other programs, including login information from online banking sessions, billing pages, CC transactions, etc. It may also create special tracking files to log your activity and compromise your Internet privacy. It is strongly recommended to prevent this threat immediately. Click here to get protection against Spyware.IEMonster."
 

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AUTOMATIC Personal Security REMOVAL

We do recommend Spyware Doctor with Antivirus. This is one of the few clients out there that can really make a big difference.  The problem most people will have is Personal Security may block the install.  You can always start of following the manual guide below.  Once you terminate the runnign processes of this virus you should be able to install the client just fine. If you follow the link above and use coupon code removevirus10 you will get 10% off. This is an exclusive coupon we got just for removevirus.org readers.

ONLINE REMOVAL SERVICE

Sometimes you just need a pro.  If you are having troubles and do not understand the below guide or just feel better having an expert removing this threat and all others on your computer then we recommend http://www.pcninja.com.  They have been repairing computers remotely for many years now and are based out of California.  Top notch removal service for a very low price.

Personal Security Removal Video

Personal Security Manual Removal Procedures

File removal of Personal Security is possible only after the main processes connected with this rogue security application have been terminated. For this reason, the following task should be stopped: ( Learn how to terminate a running process )

• psecurity.exe

Keep in mind that the above trace will change over time.  You may also not be able to terminate this threat.  If that is the case then watch the removal video we made above.  It shows you how to rename the above proccess.

Once these tasks have been completed it is possible to remove the following files and folders in order to uninstall Personal Security:

• C:Program FilesPSecuritypsecurity.exe
• Uninstall.lnk
• Help.lnk
• Personal Security.lnk
• Registration.lnk
• Settings.lnk
• Update.lnk

In some cases,Personal Security installs itself in different paths and locations in order to evade detection. For this reason, one facing this scareware software it is advisable to request expert technical support.  If you find this threat too hard to remove yourself and need an expert we recommend http://www.pcninja.com . They charge far less than others and are great at what they do.

Personal Security Registry Removal Procedures

While the file system is to be considered clean of Personal Security, the Windows registry is still to be cleaned of the traces that this software has created. For this reason, the following registry keys should be deleted in order to properly remove Personal Security: (Learn How to Edit Registry Here)

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{35A5B43B-CB8A-49CA-A9F4-D3B308D2E3CC}
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWARE5FFB10D58FFCF482208906E6A889FD56
• HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun "PSecurity"
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionInternet Settings5.0User Agentpost platform "WinTSI 01.12.2009"

Delete directories:

C:Program FilesPSecurity
C:Program FilesCommon FilesPSecurityUninstall
C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersStart MenuPSecurity

Conclusion

Once all files, folders and registry keys related to Personal Security have been removed it is recommended to apply all the latest security patches and update all software installed to the latest versions in order to make sure that there are no additional exploits possible. In ALL cases of our testing for this threat we found other viruses and trojans.  You need to now run a full security scan using what ever your favorite security client is.  You already know what client we recommend.

Other Software clients that Removevirus.org likes to use

• Spyware Doctor with Antivirus
• Norton
• Trend Micro
• Kaspersky
• AVG
• MalwareBytes

As always, please post updates to the file traces. If yours are different, then other users will find it helpful.