Microsoft Security Essentials Enhanced Protection Mode

Updated: March 20, 2013 Rogue 0 Comment

Microsoft Security Essentials Enhanced Protection Mode may sound like a legitimate Windows protection program but in real world of computer security it was dubbed as rogue. It means that the virus was specifically developed for the purpose of earning quick money by fooling users. Operation of Microsoft Security Essentials Enhanced Protection Mode includes a display of falsified security information detected on victims PC. Typically, this is detection of Trojans, viruses or spyware that does not really exists. The program will maintain its presence by continuously providing fake alerts and messages stating that several files were identified as infected. This scare tactics commonly employed by potentially unwanted application have already persuaded thousands of users to buy the paid version of the endorsed software. In return, the purchased program will not perform as expected. In fact, fake anti-virus’ are the one’s that will make thing complicated once it gets inside the machine.

Visiting fake security web site is one of the main source for Microsoft Security Essentials Enhanced Protection Mode infection. Additionally, downloading files from unsecured file sharing networks and browsing malicious multimedia web sites can also dropped the virus on computer without users knowledge. This sneaky fake program will modify system settings and add its own entry on the registry that will allow it to run automatically when Windows is started. From there, expect a bunch of annoyances such as pop-up alerts and browser redirection to disrupt computer operation.

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Damage Level: Medium

Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7

Microsoft Security Essentials Enhanced Protection Mode Removal Procedures

Microsoft Security Essentials Enhanced Protection Mode Removal Tool:
In order to completely remove the threat, click here to download and run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. Sometimes, Trojans will block the downloading and installation of MBAM. If this happens, download it from a clean computer and rename the executable file before executing on the infected computer.
Manual Removal:
Since “Microsoft Security Essentials Enhanced Protection Mode” is using random files, removing this virus manually is a highly complex procedure and may require advance knowledge on computer troubleshooting. We encourage the use of automatic removal to avoid any damages on the system cause by unnecessary registry misconfiguration.

Additional Useful Tools

Scan with Norton Power Eraser:
A free removal tool from Norton Antivirus was developed to remove unfamiliar threats without using the traditional AV signatures. Download the tool from this location and start scanning the computer for viruses.

Technical Details and Additional Information:

Once Microsoft Security Essentials Enhanced Protection Mode is installed, a number of files are planted inside the system. With the use of rootkit technology, it may remain undetectable to some anti-virus programs. Rogue software will make themselves attached to compromised computer until the paid version is purchased. It will prevent automatic removal by refusing to have an entry on add/remove program of Windows. Its files are also created with random characters to avoid detection.