Remove Windows Shield Center virus

Windows Shield Center is a new fake security program, clone of Windows Utility Tool. It can not remove viruses and trojans, as well as protect your computer from possible infections. This parasite is created with one purpose, to force you to buy its full version.

What Windows Shield Center does

Windows Shield Center is promoted and distributed via Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically. Further, the program will begin a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of this program. So you can freely ignore all that Windows Shield Center will show you.

Windows Shield Center clone of Windows Utility Tool

While Windows Shield Center is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:WINDOWStaskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

Windows Shield Center is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the Windows Shield Center virus removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Shield Center

Reboot your computer. When you will see a Windows Shield Center prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer, Once the scan is complete click "OK, Open the license manager" button. Now you can close the rogue, Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Shield Center.

Click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

Press Enter,

It will open a contents of ProgramData folder (Application Data for WINDOWS XP). Now look for randomly named files, e.g lklklka.exe or lklklka, and rename them. Reboot your computer.

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.

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

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

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

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.

Note: if you can`t download or run these suggested program above, boot your computer in Safe mode with networking and repeat the above steps once again.

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

Remove Windows Disk virus

Windows Disk is a fake HDD defragmenter software. The program is installed onto your computer with the help of trojans through system holes that insecure. Moreover, WindowsDisk might come together with some malicious application.

Screenshoot of Windows Disk

As soon as Windows Disk 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, Windows Disk 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, WindowsDisk 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 Windows Disk removal instructions.

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

Remove Antivirus .NET virus

Antivirus .NET is another rogue antivirus program. The misleading application is a clone of Antivirus Scan malware. This malware reports false infections and displays a lot of fake security alerts in order to trick you into purchasing its so-called full version.

HijackThis shows Antivirus .NET infection:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [{RANDOM}] %Temp%\{RANDOM}\{RANDOM}agnz.exe

What Antivirus.NET does

Antivirus .NET is distributed with the help of trojans that come from various misleading websites. When the trojan is started, it will install this malware. On first run, Antivirus .NET configures itself to start automatically when Windows loads. Next, the fake antivirus will simulate a system scan and list a lot of false infections that actually does not exist!

Antivirus .NET will state that your computer is infected with adware, trojans, worms or malware with one purpose - to scare you into thinking that your PC in danger. Obviously, such results are a fraud, so you can freely ignore them.

While Antivirus .NET is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alert and notifications from Windows task bar. Moreover, the rogue will disable Task Manager and hijack Internet Explorer so, that it will display a misleading notification that states - "Internet Explorer Warning – visiting this web site may harm your computer!". Of course, all of these alerts and messages are a fake and like false scan results should be ignored.

As you can see, Antivirus .NET is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the Antivirus .NET virus removal guide or the instructions below in order to remove this malware from your computer for free.

Remove Windows Scan virus

Windows Scan is a fake defragmenter and computer optimization software. The program is installed onto your computer with the help of trojans through system holes that insecure. Moreover, WindowsScan might come together with some malicious application.

Screenshoot of Windows Scan

As soon as Windows Scan 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, Windows Scan 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, WindowsScan 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 Windows Scan removal instructions.

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

Remove Memory Optimizer virus

Memory Optimizer is a fake computer optimization software 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!

MemoryOptimizer from the same family of malware as Disk Optimizer, Good Memory, Fast Disk, Disk OK, Memory Fixer, etc, It is distributed with the help of trojans. Thus, this malware can be installed without you noticing that, and does not require your agreement!

Screen shoot of Memory Optimizer

During installation, Memory Optimizer 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.

MemoryOptimizer virus will also perform a fake scan and detect 11 critical errors on your computer. You should never trust the scan results, simply ignore all that it will display you.

Remember, Memory Optimizer is 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 Memory Optimizer virus removal guidelines.

Memory Optimizer associated files:
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Memory Optimizer.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Memory Optimizer\
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Memory Optimizer\Memory Optimizer.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Memory Optimizer\Uninstall Memory Optimizer.lnk
%Temp%\[RANDOM NUMBERS]
%Temp%\[RANDOM NUMBERS].exe
%Temp%\dfrg
%Temp%\dfrgr
%Temp%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].dll

Remove Disk Optimizer virus

Disk Optimizer 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, Disk Optimizer 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 Disk Optimizer, 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 Disk Optimizer 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, DiskOptimizer pretends to be a legitimate PC optimization tool but, in reality, it is a scam. You should remove this malware as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the Disk Optimizer removal instructions.

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

Remove Good Memory virus

Good Memory is a fake defragmenter and computer optimization software. The program is installed onto your computer with the help of trojans through system holes that insecure. Moreover, GoodMemory might come together with some malicious application.

Screenshoot of Good Memory

As soon as Good Memory 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, Good Memory 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, GoodMemory 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 Good Memory removal instructions.

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

Remove Fast Disk virus

Fast Disk 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!

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

Screen shoot of Fast Disk

During installation, Fast Disk 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.

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

Remember, Fast Disk is 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 Fast Disk virus removal guidelines.

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

Remove Disk OK virus

Disk OK 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, Disk OK 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 Disk OK, 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 Disk OK 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, DiskOK pretends to be a legitimate PC optimization tool but, in reality, it is a scam. You should remove this malware as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the Disk OK removal instructions.

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

Remove AntiVirus System 2011

AntiVirus System 2011 is another rogue antivirus program. The misleading application is a clone of AntiVirus Studio 2010 malware. This malware reports false infections and displays a lot of fake security alerts in order to trick you into purchasing its so-called full version.

What AntiVirus System 2011 does

AntiVirus System 2011 is distributed with the help of trojans that come from various misleading websites. When the trojan is started, it will install this malware. On first run, AntiVirus System 2011 configures itself to start automatically when Windows loads. Next, the fake antivirus will simulate a system scan and list a lot of false infections that actually does not exist!

AntiVirus System 2011 will state that your computer is infected with adware, trojans, worms or malware with one purpose - to scare you into thinking that your PC in danger. Obviously, such results are a fraud, so you can freely ignore them.

While AntiVirus System 2011 is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alert and notifications from Windows task bar.

As you can see, AntiVirus System 2011 is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the AntiVirus System 2011 removal guide in order to remove this malware from your computer for free.

HijackThis shows AntiVirus System 2011 infection:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [AntiVirus System 2011] “%AppData%\AntiVirus System 2011\AntiVirus_System_2011.exe” /STARTUP
O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [Security Manager] %AppData%\AntiVirus System 2011\securitymanager.exe
O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [{RANDOM}.exe] %AppData%AntiVirus System 2011\securityhelper.exe

AntiVirus System 2011 associated files:

%Temp%\{random}.exe
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AntiVirus System 2011\Activate AntiVirus System 2011.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AntiVirus System 2011\AntiVirus System 2011.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AntiVirus System 2011\Help AntiVirus System 2011.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AntiVirus System 2011\How to Activate AntiVirus System 2011.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AntiVirus System 2011.lnk
%AppData%\AntiVirus System 2011\AntiVirus_System_2011.exe
%AppData%\AntiVirus System 2011\securitymanager.exe
%AppData%\AntiVirus System 2011\securityhelper.exe

Remove Memory Fixer - fake system optimizer tool

Memory Fixer 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, MemoryFixer might come together with some malicious application.

Memory Fixer is clone of Win Defragmenter

As soon as Memory Fixer 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 Memory Fixer 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, Memory Fixer 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 Memory Fixer removal instructions.

Memory Fixer associated files:
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Memory Fixer.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Memory Fixer\
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Memory Fixer\Memory Fixer.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Memory Fixer\Uninstall Memory Fixer.lnk
%Temp%\[RANDOM NUMBERS]
%Temp%\[RANDOM NUMBERS].exe
%Temp%\dfrg
%Temp%\dfrgr
%Temp%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].dll