How to remove Vista Antivirus Pro 2010?
What is Vista Antivirus Pro 2010?
Vista Antivirus Pro 2010 is a rename of rogue antivirus XP antivirus Pro 2010 that targets Vista users instead of XP ones. Typically, the parasite attacks out of nowhere : users start seeing various popups and alerts that their PC is infected or hackers try to attack the PC. Then a fake alert supposedly coming from Microsoft informs about software that can stop infections : Vista Antivirus Pro 2010 and users have to buy it to stay protected. It is a lie. Vista Antivirus Pro cannot protect from any infection as it has no real antivirus database. All it wants is to extort money from you. Additionally, this rogue might block other programs from execution claiming they were infected.
Vista Antivirus Pro 2010 is distributed using illegal or shady ways. Sometimes it’s can be connected to one or more websites visited, but it is not always the case. It might be that your PC was already infected by rootkit that can download fake antiviruses like Vista Antivirus Pro 2010 on a command from botnet owners. You might have downloaded a trojan by downloading an infected codec or some other shareware bundled with trojans. More than likely your PC lacks good anti-malware program that would stop attacks like that.
To remove Vista Antivirus Pro 2010 you have to edit registry information first and restore .exe file execution. We recommend using automatic removal tool as it is a safer. However, here is a guide how to remove Vista Antivirus Pro 2010 manually:
Vista Antivirus Pro 2010 is Extremely dangerous
Vista Antivirus Pro 2010 is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program Vista Antivirus Pro 2010 may spread via Trojans Vista Antivirus Pro 2010 may display fake security messages Vista Antivirus Pro 2010 may install additional spyware to your computer Vista Antivirus Pro 2010 may repair its files, spread or update by itself Vista Antivirus Pro 2010 violates your privacy and compromises your security
for Vista Antivirus Pro 2010 detection
Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like Vista Antivirus Pro 2010 and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.
Vista Antivirus Pro 2010 screenshots
Manual Vista Antivirus Pro 2010 removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Vista Antivirus Pro 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 Pro 2010 processes:
Remove these Vista Antivirus Pro 2010 Registry Entries:
Remove these Vista Antivirus Pro 2010 files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other Vista Antivirus Pro 2010 infected files and get help in Vista Antivirus Pro 2010 removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing Vista Antivirus Pro 2010 and similar threats.
Vista Antivirus Pro 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 Pro 2010 can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Vista Antivirus Pro 2010 trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Vista Antivirus Pro 2010 offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Vista Antivirus Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 2010, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Vista Antivirus Pro 2010, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
The registry key looks like this:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “%1? %*
After modification, should it look like this?
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “%1? %*
I accidently deleted the registry keys that were supposed to be modified will this affect my system?
Ive gotten this right after the computer shop switched my hard drives and now my computer has a startup loop…
when I disabled restart it said STOP:C000021a {Fatal System Error}…