How to remove VirusLocker?
What is VirusLocker?
The first version of VirusLocker was released in 19-07-2005, however it is regularly updated. The latest update was made in 30-06-2007, so Viruslocker is now one of the most dangerous rogue anti-spyware programs that infect systems using web browser security exploits or Trojans. As a standard rogue anti-spyware parasite, VirusLocker’s purpose is to harass its victims with countless false security messages until they decide to purchase its full version. Users are commonly guided to the domain viruslocker.com and suggested to purchase the latest version of VirusLocker. Although this program is said to remove all the errors from your system, it doesn’t; moreover it may install some additional spyware. It is recommended to remove VirusLocker from your system manually or automatically as soon as you manage to detect it
VirusLocker is Extremely dangerous
VirusLocker is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program VirusLocker may spread via Trojans VirusLocker may display fake security messages VirusLocker may install additional spyware to your computer VirusLocker may repair its files, spread or update by itself VirusLocker violates your privacy and compromises your security
for VirusLocker detection
Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like VirusLocker and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.
Manual VirusLocker removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove VirusLocker, 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 VirusLocker processes:
Remove these VirusLocker Registry Entries:
Remove these VirusLocker files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other VirusLocker infected files and get help in VirusLocker removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing VirusLocker and similar threats.
VirusLocker 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 VirusLocker can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads VirusLocker trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, VirusLocker offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, VirusLocker 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 VirusLocker, 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 VirusLocker, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as VirusLocker, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
