Windows Security 2011

As a dangerous rogue security program that offers bewildering false infection alerts alongside hidden system attacks, Windows Security 2011 is anything but the security-related programs Windows Security 2011 advertises itself as. Besides warning you about nonexistent infections and other system problems, Windows Security 2011 may hijack your web browser, prevent files from being downloaded or executed and even completely shut down your Internet connection. Quickly deleting Windows Security 2011 by using appropriate anti-malware utilities will minimize any chances of long-lasting damage to your PC.

Windows Security 2011 is a New Copy of Old Threats for a New Year

Windows Security 2011 has exhibited symptoms indicating that Windows Security 2011 is a copy of similar rogue security programs like Antivirus Antimalware 2011, Antivirus AntiSyware 2011, Internet Security 2011 and Advanced Virus Remover. Infection by Internet Security 2011 and other rogue security applications may come by way of fake codec or other software update downloads, fake online scanners with embedded downloads, or forced downloads through JavaScript or Flash exploits.

After infecting your PC, Windows Security 2011 will launch itself automatically whenever Windows starts, while creating a range of fake system alerts like the following:

System warning!
Intercepting programs that may compromise your privacy and harm your system has been detected on your PC. It's highly recommended you scan your PC right now.

System warning!
Continue working in unprotected mode is very dangerous. Viruses can damage your confidential data and work on your computer. Click here to protect your computer.

System warning!
You've just launched an WS2010 Setup program. Please wait for 1-2 minutes till installation will complete.

Windows can't [sic] play the folowing [sic] media formats: AVI;WMV;AVS;FLV;MKV;MOV;3GP;MP4;MPG;MPEG;MP3;AAC;WAV;WMA;CDA;FLAC;M4A;MID. Update your video and sound codec to resolve this issue!

These errors should be disregarded insofar as you can do so, since following any instructions given by Windows Security 2011 can only cause further harm. All infections, corruptions and other problems reported by Windows Security 2011 are faked, as is also the case with any scanning features Windows Security 2011 offers you.

Securing Yourself Against Windows Security 2011

The less obvious means by which Windows Security 2011 attacks your computer may become obstacles to deleting Windows Security 2011:

• Windows Security 2011 may hijack your web browser, causing the display of fake errors, the alteration of your homepage and switching your search results. A hijacked browser is likely to expose you to malicious websites that will attempt to steal your credit card number or force you to download other malware.
• Applications may be blocked to prevent you from deleting Windows Security 2011. This will often be used with fake errors that announce that the program is damaged or infected to allay suspicion. Windows Security 2011 may do this even if Windows Security 2011 is not visible, since Windows Security 2011 may also run in the background as a memory process with no externally visible components.
• Download of certain files or even your entire Internet connection may be shut down in extreme cases. If you're only unable to download a necessary file, you may want to try renaming it as 'iexplore.exe' or another harmless file that Windows Security 2011 may let onto your computer.

As you've probably gathered by now, removing Windows Security 2011 is crucial for maintaining a satisfactory level of security in your PC. Anti-malware software is recommended as the most effective solution, and will tend to get rid of Windows Security 2011 easily as long as the rogue security program isn't running while the scan takes place.