How to Remove System Security 2011 – Step by Step Instructions
Remove System Security 2011
System Security 2011 is a new addition to the Rogue.Win-AVPro class of rogues. System Security 2011 is another form of Open Cloud and AV Protection Online, two other similar rogues. This infection has started bundling in rootkits (invisible files that attaches themselves to the kernel level driver of your computer, these harmful files are very difficult to remove) along with other related fake antivirus definitions. It’s blocking capabilities of legitimate removal software and graphical interface have also been upgraded. Our research team has classified this infection as Rogue Anti-Spyware / Rogue Anti-Malware.
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What is System Security 2011
System Security 2011 shows fake scan results on your computer screen to trick you into believing your computer is infected. Its number one goal is to dupe customers into purchasing their fake software. Do not purchase this infection or attempt to purchase it as System Security 2011 can steal your credit card information and other personal information. If you did purchase this rogue infection, please call your credit card company immediately to notify them of the fraudulent order. You may also want to setup a credit monitoring system in case these thieves try to use your personal information in the future.
System Security 2011 is designed to configure Windows to use it’s own Proxy Servers. You may find your most trusted sites marked as malicious or potentially harmful and you may see security alerts on those web pages. These are fake or unwarranted warnings being pushed by System Security 2011.
Step by Step Removal Instructions for System Security 2011
- Start Windows in safe mode by rebooting your system. You can do this by rebooting your system and hitting the F8 button on your keyboard upon reboot. After hitting the F8 button, you will see a screen that says, ‘Advanced Boot Options’ or ‘Windows Advanced Windows Menu’. Arrow down to where it says ‘Safe Mode with Networking’ and hit enter. You should now be in safe mode.
- Start Internet Explorer and go to Menu > Tools > Internet options. Click the connections tab and select LAN settings. In the LAN Settings, go to proxy server and uncheck “Use Proxy Server for Your LAN”. Now your browsing should be resumed without the interruption of System Security 2011.
- Download Malwarebytes by clicking on the following link: Click Here to Start Removing System Security 2011
- Save the file to your desktop (this will make it easy to find).
- After you see the file saved to the desktop, close all open windows and applications running on the computer.
- Locate the Malwarebytes file on your desktop and run it. (the file name is called mbam-setup.exe)
- Once the installation starts, the options Update Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes Anti-Malware should be left checked. (this will make sure you get the latest version of Malwarebytes upon installation)
- Malwarebytes will now launch. Once you see the Malwarebytes interface, go ahead and Perform a Full Scan.
- After the full scan is complete, you can start the removal process of System Security 2011.
- Click the Remove Selected button and allow Malwarebytes to start the removal process.
- After the removal process is done, close or x-out the Malwarebytes interface.
- Reboot your computer; you have successfully removed System Security 2011 from your system.
***** Please keep in mind you are trying to remove an extremely advanced virus off your computer. These advanced viruses can block you from downloading or installing removal solutions like Malwarebytes. If you experience any of these symptoms, feel free to contact our Virus Removal Assistance Line. We can be reached at 800.530.8514 and are available from 10am-10pm EST Monday through Friday.
