Title: Antivirus Vista 2010

Type: Rogue Antispyware

Remove Antivirus Vista 2010. Removal instructions

Also known as: AntivirusVista2010, AntivirusVista 2010

Severity scale:

(74 / 100)

Antivirus Vista 2010 is a rogue anti-virus program that is usually advertised through the use of pop ups and fake security alerts that state that your computer is infected and that you should run an online anti-malware scan. Once the rogue program is installed, it will claim to scan your computer for malware and display a list of false threats just to confirm that your computer is infected with malware (usually Trojans and computer worms). Then it will ask you to pay for a full version of the program in order to remove the threats which as we already know don't even exist. Most importantly, don't buy it. If you did, then please contact your credit card company and dispute the charges. Next, please read removal guide below and remove Antivirus Vista 2010 from your computer manually for free or with an automatic removal tool.

Antivirus Vista 2010 scam is very irritating and unfortunately can't be removed as easy as you would remove regular software. That's because it uses quite effective self-protection methods and techniques to make the removal process complicated, especially for people who don't know much about computer. First of all, it blocks almost all legitimate software; of course it disables security software in the first place. Manual removal can be complicated only if you can use Task Manager and Registry Editor, unfortunately it disables these tools too. What is more, Antivirus Vista 2010 will flood your computer with fake security alerts, firewall warnings and other similar pop-ups. It will also hijack Internet Explorer and redirect you to various misleading websites or block access to security related websites. Now, let's see how to get rid of Antivirus Vista 2010 virus?

Antivirus Vista 2010 removal instructions:

1. Click Start->Run (or WinKey+R). Input: "command". Press Enter or click OK.
2. Type "notepad" as shown in the image below and press Enter. Notepad will open.
3. Copy and past the following text into Notepad:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\open\command]
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe]
@="exefile"
"Content Type"="application/x-msdownload"

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile]

4. Save file as "exefix.reg" (without quotation-marks) to your Desktop.
NOTE: choose Save as type: All files

5. Double-click to open exefix.reg. Click "Yes" for Registry Editor prompt window.
6. Download Spyware Doctor or an automatic removal tool below. Update Spyware Doctor and run a full system scan.

If you can't complete the above steps then please use another PC to download an automatic removal tool and exefix.reg (Right Click (Save Target As)) to download file. Copy these files to USB flash drive or any other external media and transfer them to infected computer. Launch exefix.reg file first and then install Spyware Doctor.

Related files: WRblt8464P, av.exe

Antivirus Vista 2010 properties:
• Changes browser settings
• Shows commercial adverts
• Connects itself to the internet
• Stays resident in background

Automatic Antivirus Vista 2010 removal:

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Manual assistance required means that one or all of removers were unable to remove parasite without some manual intervention, please read manul removal instructions below.

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Antivirus Vista 2010 manual removal:

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Kill processes:
av.exe

HELP:
how to kill malicious processes

Delete registry values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\av.exe" /START "%1" %*
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\av.exe" /START "%1" %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\av.exe" /START "%1" %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\av.exe" /START "%1" %*
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\av.exe" /START "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\safemode\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\av.exe" /START "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -safe-mode
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\IEXPLORE.EXE\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\av.exe" /START "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center "AntiVirusOverride" = "1"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center "FirewallOverride" = "1"

HELP:
how to remove registry entries

Delete files:
%UserProfile%\\AppData\\Local\\av.exe %UserProfile%\\AppData\\Local\\WRblt8464P

HELP:
how to remove harmful files

Information added: 2010-01-29 03:30:22
Information updated: 2011-12-13 13:17:31

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<Guest>

The bastard that wrote Antivirus Vista 2010 should be locked in a tiny cell and tortured every day of their life. BTW thanks for the removal info.

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2010 02 08

<Guest>

Thank you very much!!!

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2010 02 16

<Guest>

You should add that in order for this to work, you need to do it on another computer, and save the exefix file to a zip drive, and plug it in to the infected computer. Thank you soooo much for the advice!!!!

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2010 02 16

<Guest>

Was able to do this from the computer infected. worked perfectly. thank you very much

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2010 02 18

<Guest>

Thanks! Worked great!

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2010 02 20

It said to buy the spyware progream please help

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2010 02 23

nicole

it's also prompting me to buy the registration. what do i do now?!

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2010 02 24

<Guest>

prompting to buy registration??

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2010 02 26

Andy

Thanks for this, seems to have worked a treat, very simple, clear instructions

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2010 02 27

<Guest>

thanks all good now

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2010 02 28

Son

You guys rock. Power to the people!

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2010 02 28

<Guest>

k i dont get the first step
press start from wat??

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2010 02 28

<Guest>

what if you just do a system restore to a checkpoint when antivirus vista wasn't on the system yet?

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2010 03 01

<Guest>

By "Start" they mean Vista Start Orb in the left corner.

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2010 03 01

<Guest>

System restore may also work, but after all you should still scan your computer with a legitimate anti-spyware program.

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2010 03 01

<Guest>

Thanks for your help, in the process of removal - much appreciated!

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2010 03 01

<Guest>

do i have to buy the removal to get rid of the virus?

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2010 03 01

<Guest>

do i have to buy the remover to get rid of the virus?

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2010 03 01

Dave

Very much appreciated, not being able to hop into regedit made trying to figure out how to kill this monster a real pain.

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2010 03 03

<Guest>

have spyware dr and it was useless againt antivirus vista 2010

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2010 03 04

<Guest>

I need help

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2010 03 04

<Guest>

apparently my vista 2010 thing is blocking all downloads. its really annoying me- i even tried turning off all of the internet security settings to low or off. so i cant download anything. the manual thing isn't working either. anyone have any suggestions?

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2010 03 06

<Guest>

I'm confused...for step 5) it says to double click something, what is it that i have to double click????

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2010 03 06

<Guest>

System restore worked perfectly. :)

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2010 03 07

<Guest>

used system restore all ok now

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2010 03 07

<Guest>

hi guys, i have done the manual process of removing, it said everything was removed etc, i restarted but, 'antivirus vista 2010 firewall alert' still came up. i am able to use internet browser now but this message is still here? any suggestions? should i system restore too?? thanks so much

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2010 03 08

OOOOOOOOOOOOHMYGOODNESS

thank you so much for this. it really helped.

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2010 03 08

<Guest>

I bought antivirus vista 2010 but it disappear of my computer,can you help me?
My order ID #20678567

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2010 03 09

<Guest>

Stupid bug...
i can kill a virus in about 15 minutes, but i'd like to see a single antivirus software actually catch this virus.

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2010 03 12

<Guest>

Stupid bug...
i can kill a virus in about 15 minutes, but i'd like to see a single antivirus software actually catch this virus.

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2010 03 12

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My norton and malware didn't pick it up...wtf?

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2010 03 15

<Guest>

Thanks 4 the suggestions wil try right away with this bugging thing

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2010 03 17

<Guest>

i did this but it says i need to pay for it to delete the virus??

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2010 04 02

<Guest>

i just tried this too and it also said I need to pay for it to delete the virus. What's up with that?

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2010 04 11

rich

use registry mechanic the best

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2010 04 27

<Guest>

also disables anti virus systems....you have to re-download it, then delete it, for free, just check the instructions

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2010 04 29

<Guest>

oh my, if you bought the anti virus IMMIDATLY call your credit card company, and cancel the order, if its too late, terminate your credit card, and change all the settings
ANTI VIRUS VISTA IS NOT AN ANTI VIRUS SYSTEM,IT IS THE VIRUS, ITS A SCAM.

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2010 04 29

Grateful

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for the notepad short cut & registry update. The virus had blocked my access to command & download. I used free malware removal software from CNET and so far so good.

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2011 12 13

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