Protection Shield Pro

21 August 2011 Rogue 0 Comment

Protection Shield Pro is a misleading security software that is also dubbed as Protection Shield Pro 2011. Being able to be included on the lists of rogue security product, this malware is predicted as one of the most dangerous and widely spread scam tool. Originating from the family of fake AV programs, Protection Shield Pro is endorsing similarly to other variants. It is promoted through a series of bogus online virus scanner that detects threats on visitor’s computer straight away. Without any hesitation, fake security web site endorses the licensed version of ineffective product as solitary solution to virus infection.

Protection Shield Pro was given the chance to replace the unpopular variant called Personal Security Pro. With the latest mimic, sized was substantially reduced to infiltrate target computer much faster and evade antivirus detection. Within the system, Protection Shield Pro directly strike key files and Windows registry entries. This unwanted tool makes vital plan to initiate a routine virus scan when Windows starts. As predicted, victims will be made to suffer from too much fear in an attempt to push the acquisition of Protection Shield Pro paid version.

Make no mistake. Protection Shield Pro should be avoided and buying it is not a choice. Given the guide on this page, removing this rogue software is just a few clicks away.

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Technical Details and Additional Information:

Damage Level: Medium

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

Malware Behavior
Protection Shield Pro will utilize endless pop-ups to catch user’s attention. With this current behavior, your computer may suffer in reduction of system performance. Several harmful files are dropped on various areas, which are crucial for its expansion. Protection Shield Pro seizes the operation of any anti-virus software by ending the process and deleting related files of it.

Added Registry Entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\RunOnce "[random alpha numeric]"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run "[random alpha numeric]"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run "[random alpha numeric].exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\[random alpha numeric]

Associated Files and Folders:

%Program Files%\Protection Shield Pro\Protection Shield Pro.lnk
%Program Files%\Protection Shield Pro
%Temp%\[random alpha numeric].exe
%Temp%\[random alpha numeric]

File Location for Windows Versions:

• %Temp% refers to C:\Windows\Temp\.

Protection Shield Pro Removal Tool

The easiest and most simple method to remove Protection Shield Pro is through the use of anti-malware program. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is highly recommended for this type of infection. Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and start scanning compromised computer.

Using Portable SuperAntiSpyware:
To thoroughly remove the virus, it is best to do a separate scan of another security program so that other infected files not detected by anti-virus application can be get rid as well. Click here to download and run SAS Portable Scanner.

Manual Removal Procedure

1. Unload any running Protection Shield Pro process by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del on your keyboard. This will open Task Manager. Look for the following process and click on End Process.
[random alpha numeric].exe

2. If there is an antivirus program installed, connect to Internet and update it to have the latest database and pattern files.
3. Thoroughly scan the computer and clean/delete all infected files. Check if there are remnants of virus-related files, delete if found.

4. Edit Windows registry and delete Protection Shield Pro entries. [how to edit registry]
5. Close registry editor, changes will be save automatically.

6. Remove Protection Shield Pro start-up entry by going to Start > Run, type msconfig on the "Open" dialog box. System Configuration Utility will open. Go to Startup tab and uncheck these Startup items.
[random alpha numeric].exe
7. Click on Apply and reboot the computer for changes to take effect.