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How to remove Vista Security 2010?

April 12th, 2010

What is Vista Security 2010?

Vista Security 2010 (also called as VistaSecurity2010) is one of these badwares that have nothing to do with computer’s protection but are quite convincingly marketed as anti-spyware applications. These programs are designed to change their names according to the OS they find running and additionally install ave.exe executable file, so you can find it named as XP Security 2010 for example. Because of ave.exe, Vista Security 2010 is launched automatically after every computer’s reboot.

Seeking to reach the malicious goals for its creators, Vista Security 2010 uses Trojan virus for its secret infiltration. It additionally interrupts people using various popup ads and system scanners that all undoubtedly report nothing else but dangerous parasites detected. After these scan results are triggered, victims usually fall into believing that their machines are really full of dangerous viruses. However, they don’t even think if they have ever installed anti-spyware called Vista Security 2010 on their PCs. Eventually, according to the malicious strategy applied, rogueware claims that all these issues can be fixed with its “licensed” version which will require paying some money for registration.

Instead of being purchased, Vista Security 2010 should be removed from the system with all its malicious data and tricky tactics applied. This program won’t eliminate any of your computer problems. Moreover, because of Vista Security 2010 computer will operate slower and deteriorate general system performance. It must be clear that if detected, you must remove Vista Security 2010 without any delay. Use the following guide:

1. Click Start->Run (or WinKey+R). Input: “command”. Press Enter or click OK.
2. Type “notepad” and press Enter. Notepad will open.
3. Copy and past the following text into Notepad:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\open\command]
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe]
@=”exefile”
“Content Type”=”application/x-msdownload”

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile]

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. Update Spyware Doctor and run a full system scan.

If you can’t complete the above steps then please use another PC to download an automatic removal tool and exefix.reg (Right Click (Save Target As)) to download file. Copy these files to USB flash drive or any other external media and transfer them to infected computer. Launch exefix.reg file first and then install Spyware Doctor.


Vista Security 2010 is Extremely dangerous

arrow Vista Security 2010 is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow Vista Security 2010 may spread via Trojans
arrow Vista Security 2010 may display fake security messages
arrow Vista Security 2010 may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow Vista Security 2010 may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow Vista Security 2010 violates your privacy and compromises your security
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Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like Vista Security 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 Security 2010 removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Vista Security 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 Security 2010 processes:
Remove these Vista Security 2010 Registry Entries:
Remove these Vista Security 2010 files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other Vista Security 2010 infected files and get help in Vista Security 2010 removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing Vista Security 2010 and similar threats.

Vista Security 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 Security 2010 can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Vista Security 2010 trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Vista Security 2010 offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Vista Security 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 Security 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 Security 2010, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Vista Security 2010, is nearly impossible to remove manually.


How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Rogue Anti-Spyware such as Vista Security 2010?

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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  1. dsc
    April 18th, 2010 at 07:31 | #1

    Just got this crud in my laptop tonight. Bad time. Already been up 36 hours; sleepy.

    Wish I could get my hands on the scum who launched this.

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