How can I remove the rogue anti-spyware Personal Internet Security 2011 completely from my computer?
I've been trying to remove this "virus" but everytime I restart my computer, it's just keeps coming back. I deleted the folders, I ended the process with the Task manager, I even scanned it with Windows Live OneCare Safety Scan, I also scanned it with the Malicious Software Removal Tool, and nothing. If there could be another solution, that would be awesome, as long as I don't have to download other software, because I just can't trust them.
January 9th, 2011 9:59pm

3 times I ran Microsoft Security Essentials, and Personal Internet Security 2011 still resides. As mentioned in the article, PIS 2011 cleared restore points and disabled the service. When rebooting to SafeMode with Networking, I could not get an internet connection. Still MSE did not find any of the infected PIS 2011 files. I am running safety.live.com. While running, the PIS 2011 continually presents its offer for protection. Please, Any other recommendations? Some other security companies which I do not recognize offer a solution. PIS 2011 has copied the MS logos and icons carefully. Even the Taskbar shows an identical Red Shield with an X as Windows Security Alert, but it says Personal Internet Security 2011. The Windows Shield is on because I have the MSE real-time protection turned off while running the safety.live.com.
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January 23rd, 2011 6:38am

I have a similar problem and in my case, I can't even access the internet anymore. This malware/virus (whatever it is) won't let me open IE or even, Firefox and keeps running scans on my computer without my activating it. I am wondering if this thing came embedded in IE9 which I downloaded last night. And since I am not a tech person, I have now got to wait for someone knowledgeable to come and take a look at my comp and see if they can fix it. Lesson learnt - never download any software - even from the Microsoft site. :-(
March 27th, 2011 4:55pm

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