Virus Shield 2009 also known as Virus Shield is a rogue antispyware/antivirus program from Virus Doctor rogue family (Extra Antivirus, Virus Sweeper, Ultra Antivir2009, Virus Alert, Virus Melt). Like other rogue antispyware programs, it uses fake alerts and false positives to trick you into buying the software.
Virus Shield 2009
When installed, Virus Shield 2009 configures itself to run automatically every time, when you start your computer. Once running, it will scan your computer and reports false or exaggerated system security threats on the computer that cannot be removed unless you first purchase the software. Running of Virus Shield 2009 may drastically slow the performance of your computer.
Virus Shield 2009 can be safely removed from your computer along with any other malware if the proper steps are taken. If you are a non-techie computer user then this method of removing the rogue is for you.
Symptoms in a HijackThis Log
O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [Virus Shield 2009] “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\f5bc4e8\VShield.exe” /s /d
Use the following instructions to remove Virus Shield 2009 (Removal guide)
Download MalwareBytes Anti-malware (MBAM). Close all programs and Windows on your computer.
Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. 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 a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
Once the program has loaded you will see window similar to the one below.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Window
Select “Perform Quick Scan”, then click Scan. The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient.
When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of infected items similar as shown below. Note: list of infected items may be different than what is shown in the image below.
Malwarebytes Anti-malware, list of infected items
Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.
Note: if you need help with the instructions, then post your questions in our Spyware Removal forum.
Virus Shield 2009 creates the following files and folders
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\f5bc4e8\VShield.exe
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Virus Shield 2009.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Virus Shield 2009.lnk
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Virus Shield 2009.lnk
Virus Shield 2009 creates the following registry keys and values
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VShield.DocHostUIHandler
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Virus Shield 2009
This Malware bytes actually installs the virus, at least it does on my puter.
Yort, Malwarebytes is a legitimate malware remover. The program don`t include any malware or spyware components.
Malwarebytes is a genuine, and very effective, trojan removal tool. Unfortunately, there is no one removal tool that identifies them all. I have found a combination of the following three to be highly effective: SuperAntispyware, Spybot Search & Destroy, and Malwarebytes. (I have no financial interest in, or association with, any of these products.)