How to remove Vista Antispyware 2010?
What is Vista Antispyware 2010?
Vista Antispyware 2010 is a fraudulent application which has been designed to infect only those computers that run MS Windows Vista Operating System. Scammers have applied new tactics, so exactly the same malicious executable when dropped on the PC that uses Windows 7 Operating System automatically configures itself and becomes Win 7 Antispyware 2010.
As always, Vista Antispyware 2010 tries to come unnoticeably with a help of Trojans and prevents itself from being removed from the system in such a way. When installed successfully, it starts producing various pop-up ads, system scanners and notifications so that PC users usually find themselves concerned about their computers’ security. Scanners of Vista Antispyware 2010 completely flood the desktop of the infected machine and usually expose multiple security risks, like Trojans, worms or other malware. This information is expected to make people concerned about their computers and additionally pushes them into making a purchase of so called “full” version.
This idea of scaring people about their machines’ security and later offering the dangerous program for “fixing” everything is the classical one. Many rogue anti-spywares, including Vista Antispyware 2010, have been created only for ripping people off. Use a reputable anti-spyware so you could find this dangerous application and delete Vista Antispyware 2010 from your computer as soon as possible. Vista Antispyware 2010 can also be eliminated manually, read the removal guide written below.
Updated removal instructions:
If you follow the manual removal instructions don’t just delete registry values, replace it with “%1″ %* otherwise you will not be able to open any applications. The same might happen if you just simply delete %Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Application Data\av.exe file. First of all you have to fix certain Windows registry values. Here’s how to do that:
1. Click Start->Run (or WinKey+R). Input: “command“. Click OK.
2. Type in “notepad” as shown in the image below and press Enter. Notepad opens.
3. Then copy and past the following text into Notepad:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile]
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile]
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command]
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe]
@=”exefile”
“Content Type”=”application/x-msdownload”
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.
Vista Antispyware 2010 is Extremely dangerous
Vista Antispyware 2010 is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program Vista Antispyware 2010 may spread via Trojans Vista Antispyware 2010 may display fake security messages Vista Antispyware 2010 may install additional spyware to your computer Vista Antispyware 2010 may repair its files, spread or update by itself Vista Antispyware 2010 violates your privacy and compromises your security
detection Note: Spyware doctor trial provides detection of parasite like Vista Antispyware 2010 detection and limited protection for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version. Learn why we have choosen spyware doctor.
Vista Antispyware 2010 screenshots
Manual Vista Antispyware 2010 removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Vista Antispyware 2010, 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 Vista Antispyware 2010 processes:
Remove these Vista Antispyware 2010 Registry Entries:
Remove these Vista Antispyware 2010 files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other Vista Antispyware 2010 infected files and get help in Vista Antispyware 2010 removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing Vista Antispyware 2010 and similar threats.
Vista Antispyware 2010 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 Vista Antispyware 2010 can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Vista Antispyware 2010 trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Vista Antispyware 2010 offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Vista Antispyware 2010 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 Vista Antispyware 2010, 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 Vista Antispyware 2010, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Vista Antispyware 2010, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
The Spyware doctor program is a joke. Sure it finds everything, and alludes to providing protection, but you must purchase the program for any removal benefit. Generally, by the time you search of information about removing an adware/malware/virus program, you already know you have it, and a program that reiterates that you have it and guides you where to purchase the license to remove it is as bad as the malware that you are trying to remove.
Ryan: WRONG.
First, usually you do not know what trojans brought you the rogue in question. In many cases they remain unseen and will redownload program again. In some cases different trojans promote same parasite. So correct identification of parasites is a requirement.
Second, Spyware doctor offers real – time protection from similar threats in the future. Typical antiviruses do not update that fast against rogues. I see lots of people messaging that they are infected by rogue second or third time. Most often they have no real time protection.
Third. We give a choice for users by providing manual instructions. I recommend Spyware doctor as typically faster and safer alternative that provides real time protection. There are other choices.
Hi… I was linked to this site after vista 2010 was destroying my pc… the creator is an absolute lifesaver… biggest gratitude. I’ll be recommending this site
Hi
I’ve done the above. Now none of the .exe files will run.
There’s no .exe assocation in the control panel. What can I do
Thanks
Mark
Vista Antispyware 2010 process running named as ‘MSASCui.exe’ on my compy. Spreadin’ the word.
Holy crap, if this works, I’m in your debt. This stupid ‘Anti’spyware is annoying.
have the vista spyware 2010 rogue.ended process no auto remove tools working.As far as manual removal, none of the registry entries provided on this site are listed in regedit.Uder the headin of HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “%1? %*
for example,
under subdirectory classes, there is no .exe
example 2
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “%1? %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “%1? %*
no shell under .exe no secfile in root dir
i am using regedit
IT says unable to delete some files, what should i do about that?
Is there a program to run that is not .exe? The virus directly affects that type of file..so even installing the malware onto a zip drive and then updating it and trying to run it on the affected computer , it prevents the program from running.
i cant delete the files in security center what should i do to get around it?its like what austin has
and some of those registries i was told to delete was my command prompt and internet explorer,this hasnt helped me yet=/
Nadia : Just rename executable to .pif. Also you right-click on the program and run as administrator. It might pass through virus.
AMAZING. Worked like a charm. Thanks!
Hi I have this fake antivirus on my computer, it just appeared there and i cant get rid of it. I doubt i would be able to manually get rid of it but the automatic remover should be okay, the one problem (aside from the actual program) is that it wont let my access the internet it says every site is “unsafe” and when it says continue anyway the link does nothing. So as you can see my problem is that i cant remove it via the automatic remover and am afraid to damage my computer even further by attempting to remove it manually.
how can i gget rid of this thing?
P.S im posting this on a different computer
Spyware Doctor is great. I have and it works like a charm, would not trade it in for anything. So what if you need to buy it,,,, its well worth it.
@Mark Williams
Hey Mark
I am facing the same problem, now all shortcuts are gone. No files will run with double click. I have to right click and then choose “run as administrator”. Can anyone suggest what to do?
- Adhyas
So far, so good! Neither Malwarebytes or Symantec could fully get rid of this mean ass virus. Thanks!
I’m so scared right now this thing looked soooo fake and im only 14… so i decided to look it up on google i hope this works! =]
I did the manual removal and so far this stupid shit hasn’t shown back up like it was when I only stopped the av.exe process. by the way, for those of you who don’t know how to do it manually, click the start button, then click the Run icon, and type in regedit – that will take you to your registry, but seriously do not delete anything other than what this guy listed, you could seriously mess your computer up. if you only delete what he has shown you will be fine.
Death to the bastard{s} that made this virus.
I am 15 years old, worked VERY hard to save up for my computer and now this.
I have the same problem mark williams has.
Any help?
I downloaded the spydoctor program and everything seemed to be working alright. It actually found the threat within a few minutes of starting.
However. my computer then proceeded to freeze and after restarting, obviously the scan was unable to too.
The problem I’ve had, is that every subsequent scan I’ve run since hasn’t picked up the corrupted files, although they’re still in the history. If I buy this program will it still be able remove known threats even if they don’t show up on the scan?
@Tristan
this stupid program will not let me do anything. i cant even log ingto my compouter to try and remove it… what can i do?
my computer wont even load now.. what cvan i do. when i turmn my computer on it goes straight to the stupid program and will not bring up windows. What can i do i need help asap…………..
Alright, I used the updated instructions and the script, and it seems to all work fine now. Thanks.
I can’t find the .exe in the regedit files! I am looking in the Software/Classes but it’s simply not there. I’m running Vista SP1, is it stored somewhere else, or do I need to activate something to be able to see those folders?
I keep deleting the av.exe, but it keeps coming back within 24 hours. It’d driving me crazy! Spyware Doctor tells me I have all the files gone that relate to it, and yet I can’t seem to kill the registry values once and for all.
Ethan : Some PC in your network is infected with worm or you got some trojan hidden. Do a FULL scan with it. Also, you might need to try gmer or rootkit revealer – there are chances that your infection is more complex… You might want to contact spyware doctor support as well.
I’ve done a full scan with Ad-Aware, which has rootkit capabilities, but I’m not sure I trust it to catch everything. Spyware doctor still reports 2 “threats” but I’m not sure how to distinguish between a threat and an infection.
I tried downloading rootkit revealer, but it won’t install because Windows says the program has stopped demanding execution. Perhaps I’ll try reinstalling it in safe mode.
I purchased the license the program told me to buy and the Spyware program went away. Thanks.
It wont let me log on, I put my password in and I get a white screen with this virus shiz all over it. When I do get on, It wont let me run any other spyware programs or the internet. Same problem as all these guys are having.
If I try and manually delete it, will I be able to just take everything off and re-install Windows? Im not bothered about loosing anything as I have just backed it all up. Oh and what are the chances of it now being on my external hard drive…?
I want a Mac.
Thank you to everyone on this website you saved me!
This is a stupid question, but I know nothing about computers; When I chose to download Spyware Doctor, it saves it as spdoc.exe, and I can’t find it on my computer anywhere. I searched for it but nothing comes up. It says its a binary file, but i have no clue how to open those (or even find them, apparently).
Wow vista anti-spyware gave me a real headache! I wanted to say thanks to you guys for that aticle! Easy to find and clear intructions. There’s no way I would have figured this out by myself!
You rock!
Thanks again!
Thanks a lot your instructions for the manual removal are spot on worked very well, and I hope people that come to my free web site for help will also come to your website if they get stuck
all the best
mike
@Adhyas
Hey Adhyas – I have the same problem with .exe – says to create an association in the Set Associations control panel. You figure this out?
Thnx
Thanks for your web page that let me know this is a fake program. I had good luck in that I did a full scan with Microsoft Security Essentials (free program) which found and cleaned it off my computer.
First Anti-Virus Live and now this shit. ‘MSASCui.exe’ is the process associated with this rogue. I used Process Explorer instead of Task Manager to find it and kill the process. I’m too lazy right now to do all that extra stuff. Oh by the way Spyware Doctor is helpful even the trial version because it prevents other attacks in real time. Right after I got this rogue, spyware doctor continued to stop other threats
okay I downloaded spyware doctor, internets not being blocked anymore but now none of my computer programs work, spyware doctor blocks sims 3 and i can’t get media player to even start up. What should I do?
Hello, This guide works, but you first need to stop the av.exe by running Task Manager by pressing alt ctrl and delete. If you are not aloud, hopefully you can download security taskmanager and stop av.exe, then do the rest of the steps.
-Absolute life-saver, My anti-virus subscription ended 2 months ago but now im safe
This post really helped.
Manually deleted the virus files and changed the registry entries back to what they should be.
Got rid of the scareware effectively.
** Registry entries need not be deleted, but just undo the changes written by av.exe
( edit to remove upto “……./av.exe” /Start “, “%1? %*” is the orignal contents. )
When I create “fix.reg” and merge it, my computer says that it has successfully merged, but it does not appear in the registry. I have copied the text sorrectly, but it still does not work. Please, is there anything I can do to fix this?
Thanks this got rid of the virus.
And whoever made the virus i hope you die of unbelieveable agony.
CLARIFICATION TO DIRECTIONS ABOVE
For those of you who no longer can run
(a) Firefox or IE;
(b) any program (except as administrator);
you are not supposed to COMPLETELY remove the HKEY_…\.exe\shell\open\command and HKEY_…\secfile\open\command registry entries. You should simply modify them to match the “IsolatedCommand” entries right below them. (If there isn’t an IsolatedCommand entry, just set it to “%1? %* as it was before. Then things should be relatively okay.
You said that. Spyware Doctor, regardless of what the administrator says, doesn’t remove anything until you pay them. No malware is removed. Malwarebytes is a much better program
Whoever made this virus should be hold in prison for the rest of his life.
What happens if you are tricked and purchase it
Rosie: Spyware doctor scanner blocks infections real-time for free, malwarebytes does not have real time protection in free version. In my opinion both are very good programs, and both are commercial ones. Lots of marketers push Malwarebytes without explaining that you might be reinfected and reinfected again till you get bored and purchase full version. Thus in these 2 aspects spyware doctor beats malwarebytes by far.
I have to repeat, Both of them are good albeit paid tools with limited free versions. I prefer programs that offer maximum protection and I have better experience with Spyware doctor than with any paid or free program. Malwarebytes is my second choice, as you can see from a link in sidebar top
Also, removal instructions are free of any charge and will stay that way.
Tommy : Ask your bank to reverse charges. Tell them you were tricked into buying Vista Antispyware. They might help.
Okay, I have to admit that I didn’t like having to PAY for this thing to work. But IT WORKED! That annoying “Vista AntiSpyware 2010″ thing was wreaking havoc on my system, and within 2 seconds of clicking that “Remove” button, it was gone. Kinda makes me mad that I spent $60 on MacAfee Antivirus, only to end up paying another $30 for Spyware Doctor, but the latter worked.
Is there a free program that gets rid of this? Please, please, please let there be . . .
So I followed the first steps: Opening up notepad from the Run->command step, pasting these words in it:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile]
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile]
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command]
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe]
@=”exefile”
“Content Type”=”application/x-msdownload”
Saving it as a .reg file (or All Files), and then double clicking on it.
There is no Registry Editor prompt window that comes up when I double-click on the saved .reg file. It only comes up in notepad, which is completely useless to me. So how do I run the program?
Thanks,
-John
So, I downloaded the Spyware doctor, but I’m still having complications with having popups for the Vista Antispyware 2010. Is there anything else that I have to do?? Thanks for the help!
workzz
I am having the eact same issue with not being able to access the internet becasue of this Vista Anitspyware thing. Did you figure out what to do? If so could you help out?
@Joe R
I need to get rid of this evil virus, but i down loaded the spyware doctor program but it wont let me open it, i click on run, and it comes up the link need to be opend with an application, but which one!?!
i cant get it to work, and that bloody windows cannot access the specified path bla bla bla thing pops up!
help please!!
Sara : Update and do a full scan. Contact PC Tools support -they will help.
Zanna : kill processes first, or run spyware doctor as administrator.
I dont know why but when I installed spyware doctor, it scanned and founds a lot of malwares, and fixed it. But after that, the antispyware vista still run. What can I do?
Just log in under another logon that is not affected. then proceed to clean the system, i have one logon that is messed up and wacked the .exe’s, but my other is fine, working on cleaning up now.
Oriental : Update Spyware Doctor, do a full scan. If you still see popups, contact PC Tools support – they will help out. It is likely that there are a new strain of parasite.
I used full scan, and so great that it worked, the vista antispyware was gone. But can I ask a question that not really relevant to this topic? Spyware Doctor has killed many spywares in my lap, except Trojan-Downloaders.Suurch. It comes up again and again everytime I scan my lap. WHat can I do?
Oriental : Do a full scan. If it does not help, contact PC tools support, they are probably very interested at this issue and will update Spyware Doctor database. Alternative route is to try some other removers.
someone I know has this parasite on his computer. He doesnt have anything worth saving on his computer, no important files or anything so could we do a complete initialisation and reinstall of the system to get over this?
Peter : Yes, in 99% of cases this will be successful as means of cleaning PC. However, there are 2 issues with this approach. 1. Some rootkits might survive even hard full reinstal (with formating) 2. PC of your friend would still be susceptible to infection. So there is a high possibility of reinfection. I would recommend getting some good antivirus AND antimalware programs with real time protection. If they can not be installed, or some portion of virus survives the cleaning, then reformat and reinstall the security programs again.
I tried to install the spyware doctor but its not working !
I cant open it. I think that the antispyware vista blocks the spyware doctor…
I tried to install AVG free anti virus but its not working , too.
please help !
sorry for my bad english
itai : Run Spyware doctor as administrator – rightclick on it and there will be a menu option.
Yes. Fuckin’ thank you. So. Very. Much. I can’t believe I fell for that stupid scam. I only downloaded it because McAfee told me I didn’t have a certain kind of protection…so when I clicked to get it, it brought me to the site for that anti-spyware fraud. This helped a lot and SpyWare Doc is cheap AND found it right away and removed it, along with several other adware threats. This was very helpful. Wish I could get my $60 back, but hey. Shit happens.
Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you!
I followed steps one to five, and then downloaded and used “Malwarebytes Anti-Malware”, which I downloaded, used, and it did not require any sort of payment.
Thank you for your advice.
There should be a mandatory life sentence for creators of viruses.
Mur : We recommend Malwarebytes, though you should know that free version leaves computer unprotected – it has no real-time protection module. However, it is very good option when system restore is unavailable or restore points are infected.
Okay wow, I was on Myspace and this STUPID FAKE VIRUS shut down My Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer, good thing a few days beforehand i got insanely bored and was reading about viruses, and how some of them do stuff like this. Now I know how to destroy it, but now I have to explain this WHOLE thing to my mom and maybe she will let me download this anti-spyware thing, Spyware Doctor. I bet it won’t work, and my mom will be laming me for this stupid virus that is built into these PC’s!! Or maybe ask my sister.
@itai
I win!
I had AVG beforehand!!!
@Tom
aint that the truth
I do ot know how to do what is necessary to remove this virus. I read your instructions but is very afraid of the risk. I am not computer literate. I need to remove this thing from my computer asap. Can you walk me througt the removal.
Fearful,
Dee
the process also hides under the name ave.exe
Hi,
I created the regedit file, but when i go to run i get the error “the administrator has disable registry editing”. I no longer see the “run as administrator” option when right clicking on aps..
After the computer being on for about a minute i get a blue screen..
Help?!?
Please keep in mind that this procedure only TEMPORARILY fixes the problem. It will return. I have removed these entries many times and it returns. The trojan is what causes this problem and no one knows what that is. Since Windows does not know the program is running it cannot be stopped. You will need to reformat your hard drive to get rid of this.
AVG and Spybot Search and Destroy are not up to date with this virus.
So, this Antispyware 2010 showed up on my sister’s computer this morning.
I created and ran the regedit file. Then I ran Spyware Doc, which detected the trojan, but of course couldn’t do anything about it since I haven’t subscribed. So I then ran Malwarebytes and it detected nothing.
So, what next? Guess I should try manually removing it?
I’m installing spyware doctor right now. This isn’t going to make my laptop have a higher risk of getting attack is it?
Worked like a charm…so far. 2 days ago I did exactly as instructed and used Malwarebytes to locate and remove bad files. No more pop-ups. I’m running AvastPro in the background and all is good …so far.
ok I guess I’ll just have to use my credit card to buy the full version before I can remove the damn thing that’s out to steal my credit card details, thanks
GUYS ANYONE HAVE A LINK OR SOMETHING SIMPLE THAT REALLY WORKS THIS PARASITES SHOULD DIE
May I [highly] recommend the SUPERAntiSpyware program for removing this filth.
I ran it immediately when my system got infected and it caught it within minutes and had it wiped from my system entirely in under an hour. It deals with malware extremely well.
Be sure to do run your System Restore afterwards to a previous date just to make sure your system is running smoothly again, in case (and as was in my case) the malware damages some of your data.
And definitely end the “av.exe” in your processes while removing.
Good luck. And may the creators of these programs some day burn in Hell.
So I install Spyware doctors as instructed. Do I need to subscribe (purchase) to completely remove the virus? Thanks
Run malwarebytes. It works quite well. Vista2010 will block access to the internet so you will need a second computer. Download malwarebytes to a memory stick. Plug memory stick into infected computer and run executable.
I cannot get past the first part. when I type in command in Run, I get a message saying “Windows caanot find command”