How to remove My Security Shield

My Security Shield is a rogue anti-spyware program from the same family

My Security Shield is a fake anti-virus scanner tool that resembles a legitimate program. However, just like its predecessors, this program is promoted through the use of fake online scanners and other bogus websites or malware that displays fake security alerts on your computer.

The scareware states that your PC is infected with spyware, adware, and other viruses and that you should download and install the alleged security tool in order to remove the infections. In reality, though, this is nothing more but a scam. And if you decide to install this application, then it will make your computer almost unusable.

Once installed, the rogue program will install a variety of files on your computer that act as fake malware so that the program will find them while scanning. All these files are located in %UserProfile%Recent folder. These files are:

• cid.drv,
• CLSV.tmp,
• DBOLE.exe,
• delfile.sys,
• fan.dll,
• grid.sys,
• kernel32.exe,
• PE.dll,
• SICKBOY.drv,
• std.dll,
• tempdoc.tmp,
• tjd.sys.

While My Security Shield is running, it will automatically start scanning your computer and then will state that there are many infected files that should be removed, but this can be done only with a full version of the program. You may also find that your computer starts to become slower.

Furthermore, My Security Shield will constantly display fake security alerts stating that your computer is infected and that you should purchase the program immediately to protect your computer. It is not a tool that could improve performance or security in any way. You should remove it instead with SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes.

The program is considered a PUP because it relies on pre-determined results of a system scan and showing alerts filled with false claims about infections. The text of some of these alerts are:

Warning! Virus detected
Threat Detected: Trojan-PSW.VBS.Half
Description: This is a VBScript-virus. It steals user's passwords.

Memory access problem
WindowsErrorForm has encountered a problem at address 0x1FC408.
We are sorry for the inconvenience.
If you see this error again, operational information can be irrevocably lost.

Do not fall for the promotional ads 

Such tools as false security tools and anti-malware programs can be distributed via official developer websites and commercial content that distributors choose to display online. However, some of those deals and offers include the application and spreads it automatically without particular user consent.

You should avoid clicking on any advertisements or redirects that include promotional content for such applications because you might be tricked into installing the tool unknowingly. There are software bundling methods too, so PUP developers can pre-pack their products alongside popular freeware programs.

Choose Advanced or Custom options instead of recommended during any program installation process, so you can see all included programs and de-select anything that raises questions.

Make sure to clean the machine with anti-malware tools and improve the security

As you can see, My Security Shield uses misleading methods to scare you into purchasing the program. The removal guide below will walk you through removing the program and any associated malware that may have been installed with it.

You can remove this virus manually, but we strongly recommend you use an automatic removal tool. You should also consider checking the machine with tools like PC repair or optimization applications. Finally, if you have already purchased the bogus program, then contact your credit card company and dispute the charges.