How to remove VirusBurst ?

May 8th, 2007
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What is VirusBurst?

VirusBurst is fake anti-spyware software. Without the conscious consent of the user, VirusBurst is usually installed through a virus or Trojan. Like other corrupt spyware removers, it acts similarly and shows alert messages with content that the computer is infected with spyware. In order to clean the computer, the user must purchase the program. VirusBurst can be installed by a Trojan or through the security holes of the browser.


VirusBurst is Extremely dangerous

arrow VirusBurst is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow VirusBurst may spread via Trojans
arrow VirusBurst may display fake security messages
arrow VirusBurst may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow VirusBurst may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow VirusBurst violates your privacy and compromises your security
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Manual VirusBurst removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove VirusBurst, 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 automatic spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.

Remove these VirusBurst processes:
Remove these VirusBurst DLL files:
Remove these VirusBurst Registry files:
Remove these VirusBurst files:
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VirusBurst 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 VirusBurst can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads VirusBurst trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, VirusBurst offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, VirusBurst not only does not fix the errors, but it takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.

Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as VirusBurst, 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 VirusBurst, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as VirusBurst, is nearly impossible to remove manually.


How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Rogue Anti-Spyware such as VirusBurst?

Numerous undesirable and annoying pop-ups: A typical Rogue Anti-Spyware parasite keeps track of your internet browsing habits, sending your browsing history data to remote servers, owned by third party companies that use this information to advertise their products via numerous pop-ups, toolbars, hijacked homepages and spam letters. All these undesirable advertising methods are used on the victims of Rogue Anti-Spyware.
Changed or new icons: Sometimes, Rogue Anti-Spyware installs unwanted software to a victim’s PC without user’s knowledge and consent. This may lead to slower PC performance and stability, as well as more unwanted programs you can't remove.

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