How to remove Virantix?
What is Virantix?
Virantix is a new version of Medichi virus, that attempt to download additional threats to your PC. This branch of Trojans is more harmful and more visible than its Zlob counterpart, which was used to distribute lots of rogues in the past. The Virantix may turn a PC unusable, as it reduces user account permissions and disables many websites using the HOSTS files. The websites disabled are related to popular antivirus and anti-spyware solutions, thus you might have to resort to manual removal of this threat. It is also used to promote winantivirus.com malware.
After installation, the Virantix threat is executed on each startup of the system and tries to download additional parasites from known malware distribution sites including freerealitympegs.com.
Thus it is very important not only to remove this parasite, but scan your system for other infections as well.
Virantix connects to the following rogue anti-spyware program domain: go.winantivirus.com/MTY2NjU=/2/6018/ax=0/ed=1/ex=1/1. You should therefore block it using your HOSTS file.
After removing this trojan, you should take a look at your hosts files and remove other unnecessary entries.
Virantix is Extremely dangerous
Virantix is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program Virantix may spread via Trojans Virantix may display fake security messages Virantix may install additional spyware to your computer Virantix may repair its files, spread or update by itself Virantix violates your privacy and compromises your security
for Virantix detection
Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like Virantix and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.
Manual Virantix removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Virantix, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using Spyware Doctor or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Stop these Virantix processes:
Remove these Virantix Registry Entries:
Remove these Virantix files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other Virantix infected files and get help in Virantix removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing Virantix and similar threats.
Virantix is classified as Rogue Anti-Spyware. After infecting a user’s system, it proceeds to scare its victim into buying the “product” by displaying fake security messages, stating that your computer is infected with spyware and only Virantix can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Virantix trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Virantix offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Virantix does not only fix the errors, but it also takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.
Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Virantix, may offer users to buy it after the victim clicks on a banner or a pop-up while surfing the internet. Usually, a Trojan is installed to a victim’s computer after clicking on the advertisement. It then proceeds to download or even install Virantix, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Virantix, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
