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Remove Antivirus Vista 2010. Description and removal instructions

 
Title: Antivirus Vista 2010
 Also known as: AntivirusVista2010, AntivirusVista 2010
Type: Spyware
Severity scale:Antivirus Vista 2010 severity is 74  (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.

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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:

remover for Antivirus Vista 2010

Antivirus Vista 2010 manual removal:

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

Other programs to remove Antivirus Vista 2010:

• Malwarebytes Anti Malware - Review - Download
• Malwarebytes Anti Malware - Review - Download
• Windows Defender - Review - Download

Information added: 29/01/10
Information updated: 29/04/10

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Comments from visitors:

1. by . 2010-04-29 10:04:23
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.

2. by . 2010-04-29 10:04:46
also disables anti virus systems....you have to re-download it, then delete it, for free, just check the instructions

3. by rich. 2010-04-27 15:04:41
use registry mechanic the best

4. by . 2010-04-11 11:04:57
i just tried this too and it also said I need to pay for it to delete the virus. What's up with that?

5. by . 2010-04-02 19:04:01
i did this but it says i need to pay for it to delete the virus??

6. by . 2010-03-17 03:03:34
Thanks 4 the suggestions wil try right away with this bugging thing

7. by Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. 2010-03-15 13:03:40
My norton and malware didn't pick it up...wtf?

8. by . 2010-03-12 16:03:34
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.

9. by . 2010-03-12 16:03:29
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.

10. by . 2010-03-09 11:03:10
I bought antivirus vista 2010 but it disappear of my computer,can you help me?
My order ID #20678567

11. by OOOOOOOOOOOOHMYGOODNESS. 2010-03-08 17:03:34
thank you so much for this. it really helped.

12. by . 2010-03-08 15:03:10
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

13. by . 2010-03-07 15:03:59
used system restore all ok now

14. by . 2010-03-07 13:03:35
System restore worked perfectly. :)

15. by . 2010-03-06 21:03:26
I'm confused...for step 5) it says to double click something, what is it that i have to double click????

16. by . 2010-03-06 03:03:15
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?

17. by . 2010-03-04 19:03:07
I need help

18. by . 2010-03-04 16:03:58
have spyware dr and it was useless againt antivirus vista 2010

19. by Dave. 2010-03-03 18:03:16
Very much appreciated, not being able to hop into regedit made trying to figure out how to kill this monster a real pain.

20. by . 2010-03-01 22:03:33
do i have to buy the remover to get rid of the virus?

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