How to remove Vista Antivirus 2010?
What is Vista Antivirus 2010?
Vista Antivirus 2010 (a.k.a VistaAntivirus2010) is a rogue security program, which was created by scammers to deceive computer users and swindle their money. Vista Antivirus 2010 is aggressive in it’s attempts to make people believe that this is a program for Microsoft’s Operating System – Windows Vista, and therefore worth being purchased. In reality, this parasite will not do any good to your PC and should be removed upon detection.
Vista Antivirus 2010 sneaks into the computer system without any permission from the user using Trojans, such as Vundo. Once it is in, it starts pretending to scan the system and then displays fake security alerts about tons of various parasites found there. All these messages should encourage you to agree to pay for the “full” version of Vista Antivirus 2010. Don’t believe these promotional tactics! Get rid of Vista Antivirus 2010 immediatelly.
Vista Antivirus 2010 is Extremely dangerous
Vista Antivirus 2010 is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program Vista Antivirus 2010 may spread via Trojans Vista Antivirus 2010 may display fake security messages Vista Antivirus 2010 may install additional spyware to your computer Vista Antivirus 2010 may repair its files, spread or update by itself Vista Antivirus 2010 violates your privacy and compromises your security
for Vista Antivirus 2010 detection
Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like Vista Antivirus 2010 and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.
Manual Vista Antivirus 2010 removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Vista Antivirus 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 Antivirus 2010 processes:
Remove these Vista Antivirus 2010 Registry Entries:
Remove these Vista Antivirus 2010 files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other Vista Antivirus 2010 infected files and get help in Vista Antivirus 2010 removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing Vista Antivirus 2010 and similar threats.
Vista Antivirus 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 Antivirus 2010 can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Vista Antivirus 2010 trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Vista Antivirus 2010 offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Vista Antivirus 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 Antivirus 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 Antivirus 2010, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Vista Antivirus 2010, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
YEA this was ANNOYING and I could not figure out how to prevent it from getting my money, so I paid it, closed my card and once I got control of my computer again, i uninstalled it and installed Microsoft security Essentials cause whatever I had on my pc didn’t work. There is limiited information on this company, you also can’t trace them to get your money back. I did not have control of my computer at all and could not find my upgrade CD, so I just went ahead and paid it, and eventuallly got it removed. I did get my money back from my bank, not the company. I paid with my Visa card so hopefully VISA will look inot this. I hope they can stop these people and shut them down for good.
Hi can anyone please help, I have this Antivirus Vista 2010, I’ve looked into it and found out what I can but I only know the basics + on PCs,I really need some proper help to get rid of it, as I really don’t understand all the technical jargon. Can anyone put it into understable english for me and talk me through what I need to do? I don’t know where I need to type all these codes and stuff. Please, please help asap!!! Dani
i got hit by this the other day and they got my money cuz i had accidently put my card number onto my computer for walmart… it got hacked and now im owning the bank money AND the vista got put onto my computer sooo this hsas really jacked me up
the worst part is that it deleted itself so it opened my computer open even more for viruses… this is the first time i couldnt stop a virus attack on my computer
so i did all this to remove the vista anti malware but do i have to buy the spyware doctor to complete the removal???
my mom got this none of these files where anywhere on her computer i think they might have changed the names of the files need update
this 2010 was a tough one. I was determined to get rid of it using free programs. Malwarebytes was my first choice but 2010 would not let me install the program. Smart. I looked for a solution to that problem online. Older post said rename the the bam File (that’s the start up file for malwarebytes) that did not work. So needed another FREE program 2010 did not know about. Went to download.com and used ” a-squared free” malware removal program.
It loaded and updated so I ran it . It found lots of problems on the PC. It found the 2010 malware and labeled as a high threat. It got rid of the 2010 malware. Great.
but after reboot the laptop no longer open any EXE files. That means no program would open since every program starts with a EXE file to open. Made the laptop useless. Now I have no idea if a-square free messed with my registry or if 2010 took a finale parting shot and disabled open EXE files.
There are lots of payed programs saying they can fix this. But I’m cheap so I decided to restore the laptop to the latest know working condition in the restore menu.
That worked and the 2010 did not come back with the restore.
problem solved and NO money changed hands.
Malwarebytes loaded after that and would recommend to any one to load the free version and run it often.
Hacker’s The problem with Malwarebytes is that it does not offer real time protection. As lots of parasites try to block mbam from launching, relying on occasional scans with Malwarebytes is a bad practice. Either one has a anti-spyware with real time protection or his/her PC is totally unprotected.
@Hacker’s Hi. I had the problem after deleting the program, too. Don’t worry, all you have to do is right click your icons, and you’ll see an option that says start. Click that and it should open. If that doesn’t work, just create a new profile. It’ll be able to open them.
My laptop was infected with the Vista Antivirus 2010 bug. Following much kicking, screaming, hair pulling and whining, I rebooted in safe mode. Managed to run system restore “as administrator” (right-click option), then ran my own antivirus (CA) scan and scanned with Windows Defender as well. COmputer seems to be functioning normally now (fingers crossed).
Good luck to all you victims out there! Are the FBI anti-computer fraud folks doing anything about this?
@steven
mine is doing the same thing! this is so irritating!
i think i also got the vista antivirus 2010 software in my system for a year before it wen bezerk and blocked internet applications. did try to purchase the correction software, the company never sent confirmation email or download. i do have a charge to my credit card and a merchant registered as alpha defender baku. cant get the merchant number from the credit card company or file dispute so i contacted the anti-fraud group at canadian consumer affairs and am filing a complaint based on credit card charges and repair bills to remove vista antivirus 2010. if you do encounter this pop up program get the web address for the company and report it to the government agency for further investigation. dont know if we can get an address since the whole harddrive has been reformatted now, but have the credit card charges to prove it!