Win 7 Security 2011

What is Win 7 Security 2011?

Win 7 Security 2011 is a fake security client that has been designed to trick unsuspecting users into purchasing its license key. This software is usually installed alongside other bundled malware, reason why it is recommended to take all the necessary steps to delete Win 7 Security 2011 as soon as it is discovered.

How Did I get infected with Win 7 Security 2011?

Like most malware clients on the market Win 7 Security 2011 is installed with the help of trojans or backdoors, however, in most cases, this fake antivirus will be downloaded as a result of users visiting infected websites that exploit either browser or web-related software vulnerabilities. Most of the times Win 7 Security 2011 removal is difficult for the reason that other infections may be affecting the operating system and key functionality elements that are either disabled or restricted in order to limit the user from conducting proper Win 7 Security 2011 removal.

What is Win 7 Security 2011 Doing to My Computer Right Now?

One installed, Win 7 Security 2011 will conduct certain operating system registry changes in order to increase the difficult level of its removal process. By restricting the access to certain security websites, this fake antivirus will try to prevent the user from installing genuine software in an attempt to increase the number of fake licenses that are being sold to unaware PC operators.

Fake antivirus scanning procedures will be displayed and shortly after such behavior has been noticed a number of warning messages and popups will be shown in order to make users believe that it is actually required to purchase this fake software in order to clean their systems. It is not recommended to enter any personal details in any of the forms associated with this software while users should immediately consider all the steps required for proper Win 7 Security 2011 removal, as described below.

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What Do I Do To Remove Win 7 Security 2011?

Your first step is to follow the detailed manual Win 7 Security 2011 removal guide included in this article. Stopping the malware from execution by either booting into Safe Mode with Networking or renaming the file and deleting it after a clean reboot are some of the immediate recommended steps.

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Win 7 Security 2011 Manual Removal Procedures

The first step you must take in order to remove Win 7 Security 2011 is to stop its main running processes:

• pw.exe
• MSASCui.exe

Known File Path Locations

XP:

• C:\Documents and Settings\%User Name%\Local Settings\Application Data\pw.exe
• C:\Documents and Settings\%User Name%\Local Settings\Application Data\MSASCui.exe

Vista / Windows 7:

• C:\Users\%User Name%\AppData\Local\pw.exe
• C:\Users\%User Name%\AppData\Local\MSASCui.exe

To stop these processes it is recommended to use the Task Manger and find the above mentioned name(s) in the currently running process list. Once identified, stop them from execution and browse to the executable paths indicated above in order to delete the files in question.

In some cases, one process will be responsible for making sure that the other one is kept alive, reason why it would be a good idea to consider rebooting into safe mode with networking and deleting the two executable files while they are not running.
While in safe mode with networking, once the executables have been deleted, consider downloading Spyware Doctor with Antivirus, genuine security software that should be used after a clean reboot in order to make sure that no additional malware are present in the system.

KNOWN LOCATIONS OF THIS VIRUS

Windows XP:

• C:\Documents and Settings\%User Name%\Local Settings\Application Data\
• C:\Documents and Settings\%User Name%\Local Settings\Application Data\

Windows Vista / Windows 7:

• C:\Users\%User Name%\AppData\Local\
• C:\Users\%User Name%\AppData\Local\

Once you have deleted the above executables, make sure that you conduct a full system scan using Spyware Doctor with Antivirus. This security application will notify you in case other viruses or trojans are present in the system. This step is necessary in order to avoid a redundant Win 7 Security 2011 removal.

If you find this threat too hard to remove we recommend that you request the direct assistance of a remote computer repair site such as http://www.pcninja.com. They are a professional team of experts that will only charge if the repair procedures are succesfull, reason why the money back guarantee can be a very good warranty for their service.

Win 7 Security 2011 Registry Removal Procedures

PLEASE NOTE: Editing the registry can cause unexpected further operating system problems if not conducted properly. We recommend our readers to consider using automatic registry cleaner software in order to avoid having to manually edit the Windows registry.

Here are the registry traces for your reference only:

• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\pezfile
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\pezfile
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\exeshellopencommand "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\pw.exe" /START "%1" %*
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\pezfile\shellopencommand "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\pw.exe" /START "%1" %*
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exeshellopencommand\ "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\pw.exe" /START "%1" %*
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\pezfile\shellopencommand\ "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\pw.exe" /START "%1" %*
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenu\Internet\FIREFOX.EXEshellopencommand\ "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\pw.exe" /START "C:Program FilesMozilla Firefoxfirefox.exe"
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenu\Internet\FIREFOX.EXE\shellsafemodecommand\ "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\pw.exe" /START "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -safe-mode
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenu\Internet\IEXPLORE.EXEshellopencommand\ "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%Local Settings\Application Data\pw.exe" /START "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center\ "AntiVirusOverride" = "1"
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center\ "FirewallOverride" = "1"

Win 7 Security 2011 Directories:

XP

• C:\Documents and Settings\%User Name%\Local Settings\Application Data\
• C:\Documents and Settings\%User Name%\Local Settings\Application Data\

Windows 7 / Windows Vista

• C:\Users\%User Name%\AppData\Local\
• C:\Users\%User Name%\AppData\Local\

Learning how to remove Win 7 Security 2011 is not a difficult process, however, it is recommended to act with caution when deleting certain files or folders as Win 7 Security 2011 does not have a static installation path, its files being actaully placed in the above mentioned legitimate system folders.

Conclusion

The removal of Win 7 Security 2011 can turn into a nightmare if not conducted by a PC user with experience in identifying rogue processes and folder paths. In most cases, the risk of conducting a manual Win 7 Security 2011 removal is not feasible, reason why we recommend the usage of legitimate antivirus software that can identify all Win 7 Security 2011 related files as well as any auxiliary malicious software that may be already running in the background. Spyware Doctor with Antivirus would be an excellent choice while the usage of experts that can remotely repair your computer online will surely prevent further similar infections.