How To Remove Microsoft Essential Security Pro 2013 Virus – Fake Antivirus Malware
Microsoft/Micorsoft Essential Security Pro 2013 Malware (Scareware)
Microsoft Essential Security Pro 2013 and other fake versions of Microsoft Security Essentials are very dangerous rogue applications, categorized as scareware. Microsoft Essentials Security is considered scareware because the Microsoft virus (also known as Micorsoft virus) attempts to scare the computer user into believing they have outstanding issues facing their system by performing a fake computer scan and displaying fake results displaying problems relating to malware, real-time threats, critical system errors, and more. In actuality computers infected by the fake Microsoft Security Pro virus do not have the issues introduced by the rogue Microsoft program but are still facing dangerous malware, and worst of all it can bundle alongside third party malware, viruses, and Trojans.
The point of the Microsoft Essentials virus is to scare users into purchasing the rogue program via credit card by displaying and prompting such drastic analytic results. If you are infected by the Microsoft Essentials Security Pro 2013 virus do not pay for the rogue software, use the steps provided in this article to easily remove the dangerous rogue application from your computer.
Also note, fake Microsoft Essentials Security Pro 2013 software may also be titled Micorsoft Essentials Security Pro 2013, with Microsoft spelt Micorsoft. This is the same infection and is referred to as the Micorsoft virus.
Microsoft Essentials Security Pro 2013 Infection Processes
- Microsoft Essential Security Pro 2013 is mostly distributed via fake video codecs and updates from file sharing type websites. These video codecs are often advertised in yellow bars at the top of the screen and when clicked can launch malware and Trojans to infect the system. Trojans are used to modify the system and allow the Microsoft virus to remain active each time the system is rebooted, etc.
- Microsoft Essentials Security Pro 2013 blocks legitimate security programs and tools from being used to prevent it’s early detection and demise on an infected system.
- Microsoft Essentials Security Pro 2013 displays fake system scanners, alerts and notifications that claim your computer is infected, as well as notifies the infected computer user with the message below:
License key
This version of Microsoft Essential Security Pro 2013 is for trial purpose only.
Threats’ removal and real time protection features are disabled. Using trial version you can only perform scanning for viruses and malware and spyware on your PC.
To be able to remove threats and turn real time protection on, you need to activate Microsoft Essential Security Pro 2013. To do so, click “Get Licence” button below.
As you can see in the message above, Microsoft Essential Security Pro 2013 clearly seeks to get you out of your money by making you purchase its unnecessary license. Please note, the infection might use the name Micorosft Essentials Security Pro 2013.
1. Antivirus & Anti-Malware Sofware
In order to remove Micorsoft Essential Security Pro 2013, I recommend running a full system scan with reputable anti-malware program. In this case, use Malwarebytes, the most recommended Antivirus – Anti-Malware software used to scan, detect, and remove malware including rogue software and scareware. View other Antivirus recommendations.
2. System Restore
Perform a system restore to an automatic restore point created by Window’s each week or during system updates, including installments of new software.
System Restores can be used to remove entire applications and installments without harming your computer, nor deleting any data including images and videos.
3. Manually Remove Microsoft Essentials Security Pro 2013
The manual process of removing the Microsoft Essentials Security Pro 2013 virus from your computer might be very difficult and may put your computer at risk of becoming damaged. Without outlying any MESP2013 files, folders, and registries, standard instructions to remove software from a Window’s computer is detailed below.
Uninstall MESP2013 Virus From Control Panel
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program or Add/Remove Programs. Double click infectious program to uninstall.
Delete Microsoft Essentials Security Pro 2013 Registry Entries
To access Window’s Registry Editor access Window’s Start Menu and type regedit into the search field followed by pressing Enter.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Microsoft Security Essentials Pro 2013"
4. Safe Mode With Networking
For infected users who need to access the Internet or the network they’re connected to in order to troubleshoot properly, such as download and install removal software.
This mode will also bypass any issues where Antivirus or Anti Malware applications have been noneffective or malfunctioning.
The plan with this option is to enter your computer in “safe mode with networking” and install Anti-malware software. Then proceed to scan and remove malicious files.
1. Reboot your computer in “Safe Mode with Networking”. As the computer is booting (when it reaches the manufacture’s logo) tap the F8 key continuously to reach the correct menu.
On the Advanced Boot Options screen, use your keyboard to navigate to “Safe Mode with Networking” and press Enter. Shown below.
The screen may appear black with the words “safe mode” in all four corners. Click your mouse where windows start menu is to bring up necessary browsing.
2. If you are able to, access the ineternet, install software such as Malwarebytes and remove the Microsoft Essentials Security Pro 2013 virus.
3. If you still can’t access the Internet after restarting in safe mode, try resetting your Internet Explorer proxy settings.
These 2 separate options below will reset the proxy settings in the Windows registry so that you can access the Internet again.
How To Reset Internet Explorer Proxy Settings
- Option 1
In Windows 7 click the Start button . In the search box type run and in the list of results click Run.
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In Windows Vista click the Start button and then click Run.
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In Windows XP click Start and then click Run.
Copy and paste or type the following text in the Open box in the Run dialog box and click OK:
reg add “HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings” /v ProxyEnable /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
In Windows 7 click the Start button. In the search box type run and in the list of results click Run.
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In Windows Vista click the Start button and then click Run.
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In Windows XP click Start and then click Run.
Copy and paste or type the following text in the Open box in the Run dialog box and click OK:
reg delete “HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings” /v ProxyServer /f
Restart Internet Explorer and then follow the steps listed previously to run the scanner
- Option 2
Launch Internet Explorer. In Internet Explorer go to: Tools >Internet Options >Connections tab.
Click Lan Settings button and uncheck the checkbox labeled Use a proxy server for your LAN. Click OK.
4. It is now recommended to download Malwarebytes (free or paid version, or other software) and run a full system scan to remove the Microsoft Essentials Security Pro 2013 virus.