Remove Security Solution 2011

What is Security Solution 2011?

Security Solution 2011 is a FAKE security client that tricks users into making a purchase by showing false and exagerated messages and scan results. Everything this client says is a lie so don't fall prey and make a purchase of this software program. Security Solutions 2011 is a direct clone of several other past FAKE security clients like Antivirus Antispyware 2011, AntiVirus System 2011, Security Inspector 2010, AntiVirus Studio 2010, Desktop Security 2010, Total PC Defender 2010, Desktop Defender 2010.

 How Did I get infected with Security Solution 2011?

There are many different ways that users get infected. The most common one is a tactic that tricks the user into stalling the FAKE anti-virus software. A user may be prompted to update video software or a video codec in order to watch a video. Once the user installs the so called update they are now infected with Security Solution 2011.

Another common way is known as a drive by download were software attempts to atuomatically install the Security Solution 2011 from a hacked or malisious website. Normally anti-virus software can block these types of infections but for people who are using free security clients they are normally not fully protected and these kinds of threats can get in.

What is Security Solution 2011 Doing to My Computer Right Now?

Security Solution 2011 will block antivirus clients from installing and in many cases make it hard to run any executable. Users may also have System Restore and the Task Manager disabled. Acording to some of the error messages shown, users are told their personal data and information like bank passwords are being sent out to a third party user. This is NOT true. It's a scare tactic used to trick and scare users into making a purchase of this bogus anti-virus client.

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What Do I Do To Remove Security Solution 2011?

If you are infected with the Security Solution 2011 client you will need to follow the manual removal guide below. It works, you just need to follow it. You will also need to run an anti-virus scan to ensure you are not infected with anything else.

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Security Solution 2011 Manual Removal Procedures

The first step you must take in order to remove Security Solution 2011 is to stop the following process. Watch the video for guidance.

• Security Solution.exe
• securityhelper.exe
• securitymanager.exe
• [random].exe ( The above names will change over time )

Know File Path Locations

XP

• C:\Documents and Settings\[Username]\Application Data\[random].exe or SpywareProtection.exe

  C:\Documents and Settings\YOUR USER NAME\ApplicationData\Local\Temp\[random].exe or SpywareProtection.exe

Vista / Windows 7: One of the below

• c:\users\[username]\AppData\local\
• C:\Users\YOUR USER NAME\AppData\Local\Temp\
• C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\

To Stop this process you can

A. Browse to the file location shown below and re-name the file first and then restart your computer. Then browse to that file location again and delete the file. Take note that you can sort the files by date and help rule out most files and folders. Chances are you will only have a few files that appear within the date range you first became infected.

B.  Boot into Safe Mode and delete the file

C:  Use this process explorer tool http://www.removevirus.org/process-killing-software-654  to find the location of the file and re-name it then delete after re-boot.

D:  Log-into another users account and see if you can delete the file.

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

The next step in Security Solution 2011 removal is to delete the following file. You NEED to re-boot your computer first if you re-named the file as you can not remove a file that is running.

KNOWN LOCATIONS OF THIS VIRUS

XP

• C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\

Vista / Windows 7: One of the below

• c:\users\[username]\AppData\\Security Solution 2011\
• C:\Users\YOUR USER NAME\AppData\Local\Temp\
• C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\

Once you have deleted the above executable, Security Solution 2011 will no longer be running. At this time you need to run a full virus scan. RUN THE  SCAN!. We recommend Spyware Doctor with Antivirus. You need to ensure no other viruses are on your computer.  So many people skip this very simple step.  Take an extra few mintues and ensure you have all the viruses removed.

If you find this threat too hard to remove yourself and need an expert we recommend this remote computer repair. They charge far less than others and are great at what they do.

Security Solution 2011 Registry Removal Procedures

At this time we do not see the need for any novice to go into the registry to remove the traces there. They will be benign providing you were able to remove the main executable. If you are concenred our just want to clean out your registry we recommend you download and use the PC Health Advisor Trial Here.

Here are the registry traces for your refference only

• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Security Solution 2011
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Security Solution 2011
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “[random]”
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Security Manager”
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Security Solution 2011?
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Security Solution 2011
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Security Solution 2011
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\User Agent\Post Platform "(Default)" = ''
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Security Solution 2011"
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Security Solution 2011 Security"

Security Solution 2011 Directories:

XP

• C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\

Windows 7 / Windows Vista

• %AppData%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Security Solution 2011.lnk
• %AppData%\Security Solution 2011\
• %AppData%\Security Solution 2011\IcoActivate.ico
• %AppData%\Security Solution 2011\IcoHelp.ico
• %AppData%\Security Solution 2011\IcoUninstall.ico
• %AppData%\Security Solution 2011\Security Solution.exe
• %AppData%\Security Solution 2011\securityhelper.exe
• %AppData%\Security Solution 2011\securitymanager.exe
• %Temp%\ ( REMOVE ALL TEMP FILES )
• %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Security Solution 2011.lnk
• %StartMenu%\Programs\Security Solution 2011\
• %StartMenu%\Programs\Security Solution 2011\Activate Security Solution 2011.lnk
• %StartMenu%\Programs\Security Solution 2011\Help Security Solution 2011.lnk
• %StartMenu%\Programs\Security Solution 2011\How to Activate Security Solution 2011.lnk
• %StartMenu%\Programs\Security Solution 2011\Security Solution 2011.lnk

Conclusion

It is not recommended for inexperienced users to attempt to delete Security Solution 2011 manually, as any mistake made during removal could result in your system getting damaged. 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.

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