Microsoft Security Center 2011 or MS Security Center 2011

Last Update: June 13, 2012 webmaster Rogue 0

Microsoft Security Center 2011 also known as MS Security Center 2011 is a bogus security software that will be endorse as legitimate one. When analyzed thoroughly, Microsoft Security Center 2011 was found to have no specific components and database to be a legitimate anti-virus program. It was designed specifically to run a scan on itself and produce fabricated results. While inside the computer, Microsoft Security Center 2011 will provide enormous alerts and warning messages attempting to convince its victims that computer is affected with several infections. It will advise to acquire the licensed version before any fix can be done on the system.

Rogue programs such as MS Security Center 2011 must be removed from the compromised system as soon as possible. Otherwise, it may connect to a remote server and download more threats that will further harm the computer. It may disable and Windows function to prevent itself from getting remove manually. Internet browsers will also be redirected to various unknown and harmful web pages. Any installed software will be blocked and declared infected by this malware. It will only allow execution of installed software if user has obtained the MS Security Center 2011 registration key.

Type	Rogue
Sub-Type	FakeAV
OS Affected	Windows

What are the Symptoms of Microsoft Security Center 2011 Infection?

It will modify Windows Registry and add the following entry:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Microsoft Security Center 2011”

The threat will drop the following malicious files:
%Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Start Menu\Programs\Microsoft Security Center 2011\Microsoft Security Center 2011.lnk
%Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Start Menu\Programs\Microsoft Security Center 2011\Microsoft Security Center 2011.lnk
%Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Start Menu\Programs\Microsoft Security Center 2011
%Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Desktop\Microsoft Security Center 2011.lnk

Follow these Procedures to Remove Microsoft Security Center 2011 or MS Security Center 2011

Procedure 1: Manual Removal

For users with technical skills in dealing with computer problems, executing this manual removal is enough to stop the malware. However, we highly recommend running anti-malware scan to remove other hidden files. For users who are not tech-savvy, you must skip this step. Start on Procedure 2 and proceed onwards. Automatic removal takes longer to accomplish but is less difficult to execute.

1. Restart your computer in Safe Mode with Networking

- After turning On the power of the computer, just before Windows start, press F8.
- From the selections, choose Safe Mode with Networking. Please use keyboard's arrow up/down to navigate between selections and press Enter to proceed.

2. Remove Registry entries added by Microsoft Security Center 2011 or MS Security Center 2011. You MUST BACKUP YOUR REGISTRY FIRST.
- Click Start > Run.
- Type in the field, regedit.
- Navigate and look for the registry entries mentioned above and delete if necessary.

3. Delete malicious files that the threat added:
- Base on the given location above, browse and delete the file.
- If no location is given, click Start>Search> and search for the files.
- If cannot be deleted, press Ctrl+Alt+Del to access Task Manager, see if the file is running in the process. If it is, select the file and click End Process. Perform file delete again.

4. Scan computer with Antivirus Program
- Update antivirus program.
- Scan computer and delete all detected threats.
- Restart Windows.

Procedure 2: Scan and remove Microsoft Security Center 2011 or MS Security Center 2011 files with MalwareBytes Anti-Malware

To remove Microsoft Security Center 2011 or MS Security Center 2011, download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware by clicking on the button below. This tool is effective in getting rid of Trojans, viruses and malware.

1. After downloading, please install the program using the default settings.
2. At the end of the installation, please make sure that it will download necessary updates.
3. Once update has completed. The tool will launch.
4. Thoroughly scan the computer and remove all threats detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

Protect your PC from Microsoft Security Center 2011 or MS Security Center 2011 or Similar Attack

Turn On Security Features of your Internet Browser

For safe browsing, each browser programs have their own features for blocking malicious Internet traffic. This feature is capable of detecting whether the site you are trying to visit is listed as harmful and infected with viruses. Phishing and malware web sites will not escape the filtering applied by your browser if the feature is active. Here are the safety features for corresponding Internet browsers.

• Internet Explorer - Smart Screen Filter
  This feature of Internet Explorer will check web pages for harmful entities. SmartScreen Filter immediately alerts you if it found the page suspicious. View complete information from this page.
• Google Chrome - Phishing and Malware Protection
  Safe browsing feature of Google Chrome uses a technology that protects the computer against virus and malware attacks that may arise while browsing the web. Click here to activate this feature.
• Mozilla Firefox - Block Attack Site and Web Forgeries

Install a Decent Anti-malware Program

Aside from having up-to-date anti-virus software, your computer will be safer if it is protected by anti-malware program. Anti-malware not just blocks malicious files from entering the computer but also checks if the web site you are trying to visit contains harmful elements.

Antimalware Tool Windows Restore