Title: Vista Guard

Type: Rogue Antispyware

Also known as: VistaGurad

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Removal instructions

Severity scale:

(98 / 100)

Vista Guard is not what you may think – after checking it with a reputable updated anti-spyware you will clearly see that it is a malware. It’s definitely not a legitimate anti-spyware dedicated for computers running Windows Vista, but a rogueware which will try to steal your money. This program was designed quite differently from other “popular” and “famous” roguewares because just after intrusion it sets its name according to the OS it finds. So, if your computer runs Windows XP, it may get XP Guard secretly installed.

However, no matter how it is called, Vista Guard belongs to the huge dangerous family of viruses that all have been noticed in the middle of November. More than twenty rogue anti-spywares all look and act identically and begin everything with a secret intrusion. Vista Guard also relies on trojans that use security vulnerabilities to get inside undetected. Then, they viruses also modify some system parameters to make Vista Guard launched after every reboot of computer. This penetration becomes clear when malware starts showing its fake system scanners, alerts and notifications. These scanners will definitely claim that there are numerous viruses on your PC and that your system security is in danger. However, in reality cyber criminals are trying to make you believe that Vista Guard is actually scanning your computer for infections and detecting malicious activity eventually. Here are the examples:

Internet Explorer alert. Visiting this site may pose a security threat to your system!
Possible reasons include:
- Dangerous code found in this site's pages which installed unwanted software into your system.
- Suspicious and potentially unsafe network activity detected.
- Spyware infections in your system
- Complaints from other users about this site.
- Port and system scans performed by the site being visited.
Things you can do:
- Get a copy of Vista Antispyware 2011 to safeguard your PC while surfing the web (RECOMMENDED)
- Run a spyware, virus and malware scan
- Continue surfing without any security measures (DANGEROUS)

System danger!
Your system security is in danger. Privacy threats detected. Spyware, keyloggers or Trojans may be working the background right now. Perform an in-depth scan and removal now, click here.

Please, do not fall for Vista Guard deceptive notifications and alerts that only seek to create a need of anti-spyware program. Additionally, Vista Guard will offer to purchase its so called “full” version for removal while it is not capable to do nothing but infect your computer even more. This classic tactics should be ignored, but keep in mind that you must remove Vista Guard. Please, see more information on this below.

How to remove Vista Guard:

a) Burn these programs to CD or write them to USB disk. You can use your MP3 player, or smartphone if it has storage functions. This parasite does not spread through USB at the moment:

1. Spyware Doctor or an automatic removal tool below. Update Spyware Doctor and run a full system scan.

2.You might want to download Hitman Pro or Malwarebytes as alternate scanners. Though you are likely to be able to download them later on.

b) Boot normally. Wait for Vista Guard to launch, and run exeregfix.reg . This should allow launching legitimate programs

c) Delete or remove the files that are mentioned in our files box. You can use Spyware Doctor to identify the infected files and additional infections or automatic Vista Guard removal tool. Do not forget update it before scanning. Remove what it finds.

d) Scan with Spyware Doctor and secondary tools and reboot your PC. This should fully get rid of Vista Guard.

NOTE!!!!It has been announced about a serial code that may help you to disable those malwares that change their names according to OS they find. Enter this serial code when doing registration: 1145-17884799-7733. This and the order number 21197673 should also work for earlier versions of this type of parasite. After typing them, you should become able to use your anti-spyware, if it fails follow the guide written abov. Be aware that these numbers are expected to change in the near future!

Related files: %UserProfile%AppDataLocalMSASCui.exe, %UserProfile%AppDataLocalpw.exe, %UserProfile%AppDataLocalopRSK, %UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication DataMSASCui.exe, %UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication Datapw.exe, %UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication DataopRSK

Vista Guard properties:
• Shows commercial adverts
• Hides from the user
• Stays resident in background

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Note: Tested and Confirmed means that we have tested spyware remover with multiple versions of Vista Guard and got the best results. There might be updated or modified version of particular parasite that require manual killing of parasite process or an update. In such case try other removers in the line.

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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Vista Guard manual removal:

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Kill processes:
pw.exe
MSASCui.exe

HELP:
how to kill malicious processes

Delete registry values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareClassespezfile
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTpezfile
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareClasses.exeshellopencommand "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication Datapw.exe" /START "%1" %*
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareClassespezfileshellopencommand "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication Datapw.exe" /START "%1" %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT.exeshellopencommand "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication Datapw.exe" /START "%1" %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTpezfileshellopencommand "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication Datapw.exe" /START "%1" %*
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClientsStartMenuInternetFIREFOX.EXEshellopencommand "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication Datapw.exe" /START "C:Program FilesMozilla Firefoxfirefox.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClientsStartMenuInternetFIREFOX.EXEshellsafemodecommand "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication Datapw.exe" /START "C:Program FilesMozilla Firefoxfirefox.exe" -safe-mode
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClientsStartMenuInternetIEXPLORE.EXEshellopencommand "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication Datapw.exe" /START "C:Program FilesInternet Exploreriexplore.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftSecurity Center "AntiVirusOverride" = "1"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftSecurity Center "FirewallOverride" = "1"

HELP:
how to remove registry entries

Delete files:
%UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication DataopRSK
%UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication Datapw.exe
%UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication DataMSASCui.exe
%UserProfile%AppDataLocalopRSK
%UserProfile%AppDataLocalpw.exe
%UserProfile%AppDataLocalMSASCui.exe

HELP:
how to remove harmful files

Phone Support to remove Vista Guard

Forum discussions:

Modern viruses are really hard to remove. They have random file names, random registry entries, they can immitale legal products and files. Removal instructions sometimes can't Help to remove infection manually. Please take a look at our forum where users like you share they experience in fighting the parasite:

Vista Guardian may have murderd my pc in clold blood. - 13 Feb 2010
Vista Guardian. Help? - 11 Feb 2010

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The reason we add QR code to the website is that parasites like Vista Guard are really hard to remove on infected computer. you can quicly scan the QR code with your mobile device and have manual removal instructions to uninstall Vista Guard right in your pocket.

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SYMPTOMS OF rogue antispyware INFECTION

Rogue AntiSpyware virus usually imitates the legal anti-spyware software or some essential system components. Typically virus gets inside the computer with a help of trojans, that use security vulnerabilities for that. After getting inside the system, it tries to make it look like your system is infected with the numerous parasites, so it starts ‘scanning’ and finds numerous threats.

All rogue Anti-spyware along with Vista Guard have the same purpose: Get your money by using scare tactics. If you will believe that that fake threats are real and pay them money, you will not get them back even if you will ask to cancel the order in your Bank. All the infections are deceptive and you dont need to purchase their Paid version. You need to remove Rogue virus itself.

Information added: 2010-11-18 07:20:57
Information updated: 2010-11-18 07:24:23

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