How To Remove Security Shield 2012
Security Shield 2012 is an updated version of rogue antispyware program called Security Shield. It is from the same family of malware as System Tool, Security Tool, etc.
SecurityShield is distributed mostly through the use of trojans, infected websites and other malicious software. Moreover, cyber criminals also use various other misleading methods to distribute their bogus software, e.g. Twitter, Facebook and spam emails.
During installation, Security Shield 2012 will configure itself to run automatically when your computer loads. Next, it will add a few entries into the HOSTS file so that when you open Google, Yahoo or Bing, you will be redirected to various misleading websites. Immediately after launch,, this malware will perform a scan and report a lot of various infections that will not be fixed unless you first purchase the software. Important to know, all of these infections are a fake and do not actually exist on your computer. Thus do not trust the scan results, you should ignore them!
SecurityShield will also display various fake security messages and warnings that inform that your PC in danger. It is just an attempt to make you think your computer is infected with all sorts of malicious software.
However, like false scan results above, all of these security messages are just a fake and has been displayed to trick you into purchasing so-called full version of Security Shield 2012. You should ignore all of them!
As you can see, all Security Shield 2012 virus does is fake and you should stay away from the malicious application! If your PC has been infected with the rogue, then ignore all it gives you and follow the removal instructions below in order to remove Security Shield 2012 and any associated malware from your computer for free.
Use the following instructions to remove Security Shield 2012 (Uninstall instructions)
STEP 1 : Start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking
Security Shield 2012 may add a proxy server which prevents the user from accessing the internet,follow the below instructions to remove the proxy.
Start Internet Explorer [Image: Security Shield 2012- IE] and if you are using Internet Explorer 9 ,click on the gear icon [Image: IE gear icon] (Tools for Internet Explorer 8 users) ,then select Internet Options.
STEP 3: Run RKill to terminate known malware processes associated with Security Shield 2012.
RKill is a program that attempts to terminate any malicious processes associated with Security Shield 2012 ,so that your normal security software can then run and clean your computer of infections.
As RKill only terminates a program’s running process, and does not delete any files, after running it you should not reboot your computer as any malware processes that are configured to start automatically will just be started again.
WARNING: Do not reboot your computer after running RKill as the malware process will start again , preventing you from properly performing the next step.
STEP 4: Remove Security Shield 2012 malicious files with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware FREE
STEP 5: Double check your system for any left over infections with HitmanPro
This step can be performed in Normal Mode ,so please download the latest official version of HitmanPro.
STEP 6: Remove the residual damage from Security Shield 2012
Security Shield 2012 may also modify your HOSTS file default settings, which can cause browser redirects or errors while trying to access antivirus and security websites.
To protect itself, Security Shield 2012 has changed the permissions of the HOSTS file so you can’t edit or delete it.
SecurityShield is distributed mostly through the use of trojans, infected websites and other malicious software. Moreover, cyber criminals also use various other misleading methods to distribute their bogus software, e.g. Twitter, Facebook and spam emails.
During installation, Security Shield 2012 will configure itself to run automatically when your computer loads. Next, it will add a few entries into the HOSTS file so that when you open Google, Yahoo or Bing, you will be redirected to various misleading websites. Immediately after launch,, this malware will perform a scan and report a lot of various infections that will not be fixed unless you first purchase the software. Important to know, all of these infections are a fake and do not actually exist on your computer. Thus do not trust the scan results, you should ignore them!
SecurityShield will also display various fake security messages and warnings that inform that your PC in danger. It is just an attempt to make you think your computer is infected with all sorts of malicious software.
However, like false scan results above, all of these security messages are just a fake and has been displayed to trick you into purchasing so-called full version of Security Shield 2012. You should ignore all of them!
As you can see, all Security Shield 2012 virus does is fake and you should stay away from the malicious application! If your PC has been infected with the rogue, then ignore all it gives you and follow the removal instructions below in order to remove Security Shield 2012 and any associated malware from your computer for free.
Use the following instructions to remove Security Shield 2012 (Uninstall instructions)
STEP 1 : Start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking
- Remove all floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs from your computer, and then restart your computer.
- Press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts.Please keep in mind that you need to press the F8 key before the Windows start-up logo appears.
- On the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight Safe Mode with Networking , and then press ENTER.
- Log on to your computer with a user account that has administrator rights
Security Shield 2012 may add a proxy server which prevents the user from accessing the internet,follow the below instructions to remove the proxy.
Start Internet Explorer [Image: Security Shield 2012- IE] and if you are using Internet Explorer 9 ,click on the gear icon [Image: IE gear icon] (Tools for Internet Explorer 8 users) ,then select Internet Options.
- Go to the tab Connections.At the bottom, click on LAN settings.
- Uncheck the option Use a proxy server for your LAN. This should remove the malicious proxy server and allow you to use the internet again.
STEP 3: Run RKill to terminate known malware processes associated with Security Shield 2012.
RKill is a program that attempts to terminate any malicious processes associated with Security Shield 2012 ,so that your normal security software can then run and clean your computer of infections.
As RKill only terminates a program’s running process, and does not delete any files, after running it you should not reboot your computer as any malware processes that are configured to start automatically will just be started again.
- While your computer is in Safe Mode with Networking ,please download the latest official version of RKill.
- Double-click on the RKill iconin order to automatically attempt to stop any processes associated with Security Shield 2012.
- RKill will now start working in the background, please be patient while the program looks for various malware programs and tries to terminate them.
- IF you receive a message that RKill is an infection, that is a fake warning given by the rogue. As a possible solution we advise you to leave the warning on the screen and then try to run RKill again.Run RKill until the fake program is not visible but not more than ten times.
- IF you continue having problems running RKill, you can download the other renamed versions of RKill from here.
- When Rkill has completed its task, it will generate a log. You can then proceed with the rest of the guide.
WARNING: Do not reboot your computer after running RKill as the malware process will start again , preventing you from properly performing the next step.
STEP 4: Remove Security Shield 2012 malicious files with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware FREE
- Please download the latest official version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware FREE.
- Install Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware by double clicking on mbam-setup.
- When the installation begins, keep following the prompts in order to continue with the installation process. Do not make any changes to default settings and when the program has finished installing, make sure you leave both the Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware checked. Then click on the Finishbutton. If Malwarebytes’ prompts you to reboot, please do not do so.
- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now start and you’ll be prompted to start a trial period , please select ‘Decline‘ as we just want to use the on-demand scanner.
- On the Scanner tab,please select Perform full scan and then click on the Scan button to start scanning your computer for any possible infections.
- Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware will now start scanning your computer for Security Shield 2012 malicious files as shown below.
- When the scan is finished a message box will appear, click OK to continue.
- You will now be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections that Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware has detected.Please note that the infections found may be different than what is shown in the image.Make sure that everything is Checked (ticked) and click on the Remove Selected button.
- Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware will now start removing the malicious files.If during the removal process Malwarebytes will display a message stating that it needs to reboot, please allow this request.
STEP 5: Double check your system for any left over infections with HitmanPro
This step can be performed in Normal Mode ,so please download the latest official version of HitmanPro.
- Double click on the previously downloaded file to start the HitmanPro installation.
- NOTE : If you have problems starting HitmanPro, use the “Force Breach” mode. Hold down the left CTRL-key when you start HitmanPro and all non-essential processes are terminated, including the malware process. (How to start HitmanPro in Force Breach mode – Video)
- Click on Next to install HitmanPro on your system.
- The setup screen is displayed, from which you can decide whether you wish to install HitmanPro on your machine or just perform a one-time scan, select a option then click on Next to start a system scan.
- HitmanPro will start scanning your system for malicious files. Depending on the the size of your hard drive, and the performance of your computer, this step will take several minutes.
- Once the scan is complete,a screen displaying all the malicious files that the program found will be shown as seen in the image below.After reviewing each malicious object click Next.
- Click Activate free license to start the free 30 days trial and remove the malicious files.
- HitmanPro will now start removing the infected objects, and in some instances, may suggest a reboot in order to completely remove the malware from your system. In this scenario, always confirm the reboot action to be on the safe side.
STEP 6: Remove the residual damage from Security Shield 2012
Security Shield 2012 may also modify your HOSTS file default settings, which can cause browser redirects or errors while trying to access antivirus and security websites.
To protect itself, Security Shield 2012 has changed the permissions of the HOSTS file so you can’t edit or delete it.
- Please download the following batch fileto revert your HOSTS file permissions:
- Download hostfix.bat (Size: 134 bytes)
- Click on hostfix.bat and allow this file to run.Once it starts you will see a small black window that opens and then quickly goes away, then you should be able access your HOSTS file.
- Please download and run the below file from Microsoft to revert your host file to its original settings.Please note that if you have added custom entries to your HOSTS file then you will need to add them again after restoring the default HOSTS file.
- Download hosts file
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