PC Security 2011 is a fake anti-virus product that infects your computer and tries to force you into buying the full version for $79.95. Once it infects your computer, it generates fake scans that are meant to scare you into believing that your PC is infected, and that you need to buy this fake in order to disinfect your computer. It is not uncommon that such an infection is accompanied by a trojan downloader. Below are easy to follow PC Security 2011 removal steps.
Infected computers exhibit the following alert messages:
Warning! Identity theft attempt detected! Microsoft Corporation KeysPC Security 2011 has blocked spyware activity from this program - Name iexplore.exe Publisher unknownSpyware warning! Zafi.b trojanWarning! Adware Detected Mydoom.R Worm
Removal Instructions:
Hit the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on your keyboard to bring up task manager. If you receive an error message that an error occurred, please ignore this message.In task manager, go to the processes tab and locate the running process PC2011.exeRight-click on PC2011.exe and choose 'end process'.You should now be able to run and update your antivirus program. Update it to latest database, then run a full scan to remove the infection.
By following the above steps you should be able to first disable PC Security 2011 by killing its running process, then removing it by running your existing anti-virus program. If you have any trouble with the above steps, or if your antivirus is unable to remove the infection, you can visit this website which has more options for you to deal with and remove PC Security 2011.
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