Remove Personal Internet Security 2011 virus (Uninstall guide)

Personal Internet Security 2011 is a fake security program that pretends to be an antivirus tool. This malware from the same family of rogues as Internet Antivirus 2011, Smart Engine, Smart Security , My Security Shield, Security Master AV, etc. The program looks like a normal antivirus but, in reality, it can not remove viruses, trojans, etc., nor will be protect your computer from legitimate future infections. Personal Internet Security 2011 is created with one purpose to trick you into purchasing the full version of the software.

Personal Internet Security 2011 is promoted and installed with the help of trojans. When the trojan is started, it will download and install the rogue onto your computer.

During installation, Personal Internet Security 2011 will be configured to run automatically every time when your computer starts. After that, it will create several files on your computer, which later, during the scan, will detect as infections. These fake infections can only be removed with a full version of the program.

Obviously, such results are a fraud, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software.

While Personal Internet Security 2011 is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alerts and notifications from Windows task bar. Some of the fake alerts are:

Warning! Identity theft attempt detected
Hidden connection IP: 128.154.26.11
Target: Microsoft Corporation keys

Warning
Warning! Virus detected

However, all the alerts are totally fabricated and must by no means be trusted!

Last, but not least, the rogue will disable Task Manager, block antivirus and antispyware tools from running.

As you can see, Personal Internet Security 2011 is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the Personal Internet Security 2011 removal instructions or the steps below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

HijackThis shows Personal Internet Security 2011 infection:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [Personal Internet Security 2011] “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\da2933\BCda2_2121.exe” /s /d

Personal Internet Security 2011 removal steps

1. Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

2. Run Internet Explorer, Click Tools and select Internet Options. Select Connections Tab and click to Lan Settings button.

3. Uncheck “Use a proxy server” box. Click OK and click OK again.

4. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

5. Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

6. Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

7. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

8. Download OTM by OldTimer from here and save it to your desktop.

9. Run OTM, then paste the following text in “Paste Instructions for Items to be Moved” window (under the yellow bar):

Commands
[resethosts]

10. Click the red Moveit! button. Close OTM.

If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Remove Smart HDD - fake computer optimization software

Smart HDD is a fake computer optimization software that displays false information that your computer has a lot of critical problems with hard disks, memory, etc. It "detects" these problems in order to trick you into purchasing so-called full version of the software.

Like other malicious programs from the same family of fake optimization tools, Smart HDD can be installed without you noticing that, through the use of trojans. It does not require your agreement!


If you will attempt to scan your computer with Smart HDD, it will detect 11 critical errors. Remember, the scan results are a fake, this malware is unable to detect any problems. So you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

While Smart HDD is running, it will display various fake warnings. Some of the warnings:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

As you can see, SmartHDD pretends to be a legitimate PC optimization tool but, in reality, is a totally scam. You should remove it as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the Smart HDD removal instructions.

Remove HDD Rescue virus

HDD Rescue is a fake hard disk defragmenter tool which states that it is designed to rescue hard disks and improve the performance of your computer. In reality, the program is totally scam. So never trust this software!

HDD Rescue is distributed with the help of trojans. Thus, HDDRescue can be installed without you noticing that, and does not require your agreement!

Screen shoot of HDD Rescue malware

During installation, HDD Rescue will be configured to run every time Windows OS is started. Once installed, it will display various fake warnings. Some of the warnings:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

HDD Rescue virus will also perform a fake scan and detect 11 critical errors on your computer. Remember that you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

Always remember that all HDD Rescue does is a fake. Its created only for one to trick you into purchasing the full version of the software. Instead, remove it as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the HDD Rescue virus removal guidelines.

Remove Security Shield virus

Security Shield is not a legitimate security tool. It is a malware that pretends to be an antivirus but, in reality, can not remove viruses, trojans, etc., nor will be protect your computer from legitimate future infections. SecurityShield created with one purpose to trick you into purchasing its full version.

Security Shield is promoted and installed via trojans. Once started, it will be configured to start automatically every time when the system loads.

Security Shield - fake scan results

SecurityShield will begin a fake system scan and detect a lot of viruses that can only be removed with a full version of the program. Important to note, all of these viruses are a fake and don`t actually exist on your computer. Obviously, such results are a fraud, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software.

While Security Shield is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alerts and notifications from Windows task bar. All the alerts are totally fabricated and must by no means be trusted!

As you can see, SecurityShield is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the Security Shield removal instructions to remove this malware from your computer for free.

Remove HDD Plus - Fake computer optimization software

HDD Plus is a fake defragmenter and computer optimization software from the same family of malware as HDD Scan, Disk Doctor, etc. It is distributed via trojans or other malicious software. Thus HDDPlus can be installed without you noticing that, and does not require your agreement!

Screen shoot of HDD Plus malware

During installation, HDD Plus will be configured to run automatically when Windows loads. Once started, it will display various fake warnings that state false information. Some of the warnings:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

HDD Plus will also perform a fake scan and detect 11 critical errors on your computer. The scan results is nothing more but a scam. Remember that you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

As you can see, HDDPlus pretends to be a legitimate computer optimization tool but in reality is totally scam. You should remove it as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the HDD Plus removal guidelines.

Remove HDD Scan - fake system optimizer tool

HDD Scan is a fake computer optimization software. It is a clone of Win Defragmenter. The program is installed onto your computer with the help of trojans through system holes that insecure. Moreover, HDDScan might come together with some malicious application.

HDD Scan is clone of Win Defragmenter

As soon as HDD Scan is installed on your computer, it will start a scan and report 11 critical errors e.g. "GPU RAM temperature is critically high.", "Hard drive doesn't respond to system commands", "Registry Error". Next, it will ask you to purchase the software to fix any of them.

While HDD Scan is running, it will scare you by throwing fake alerts on the screen. Some of the alerts are:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error.
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

Remember that you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

As you can see, HDD Scan pretends to be a legitimate PC optimization tool but in reality is totally scam. You should remove it as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the HDD Scan removal instructions.

HDD Scan associated files:
%UserProfile%\Desktop\HDD Scan.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\HDD Scan\
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\HDD Scan\HDD Scan.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\HDD Scan\Uninstall HDD Scan.lnk
%Temp%\[RANDOM NUMBERS]
%Temp%\[RANDOM NUMBERS].exe
%Temp%\dfrg
%Temp%\dfrgr
%Temp%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].dll
%UserProfile%\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT

Remove Disk Doctor - Fake defragmenter software

Disk Doctor is a fake defragmenter and computer optimization software. It is a clone of Win Defragmenter. The program is installed onto your computer with the help of trojans through system holes that insecure. Moreover, DiskDoctor might come together with some malicious application.

Disk Doctor is clone of Win Defragmenter

As soon as Disk Doctor is installed on your computer, it starts scaring you by throwing fake alerts on the screen. Some of the alerts are:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error.
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

What is more, Disk Doctor will imitate a system scan and detect 11 critical errors on your computer. Remember that you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

As you can see, DiskDoctor pretends to be a legitimate PC optimization tool but in reality is totally scam. You should remove it as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the Disk Doctor removal instructions.

Disk Doctor associated files:
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Disk Doctor.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Disk Doctor\
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Disk Doctor\Disk Doctor.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Disk Doctor\Uninstall Disk Doctor.lnk
%Temp%\[RANDOM NUMBERS]
%Temp%\[RANDOM NUMBERS].exe
%Temp%\dfrg
%Temp%\dfrgr
%Temp%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].dll
%UserProfile%\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT

Remove Win Defragmenter - Fake defragmenter software

Win Defragmenter is a fake defragmenter and computer optimization software. It is distributed through the use of trojans. Thus WinDefragmenter can be installed without you noticing that, and does not require your agreement!

Screen shoot of Win Defragmenter malware

Once installed, Win Defragmenter will display various fake warnings. Some of the warnings:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

Win Defragmenter also will perform a fake scan and detect 11 critical errors on your computer. Remember that you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

As you can see, WinDefragmenter pretends to be a legitimate PC optimization tool but in reality is totally scam. You should remove it as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the Win Defragmenter removal guidelines.