How to remove Win Antivirus Vista/XP?
What is Win Antivirus Vista/XP?
Win Antivirus Vista/XP is a new rogue anti-spyware program – a fake spyware remover, which uses scare tactics to trick the user into purchasing it’s licensed version. This parasite typically enters the system by using trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo, which disguise themselves as Video ActiveX codecs.
Once inside and active, Win Antivirus Vista/XP will flood the user with popups and fake system notifications, supposedly to inform him of an infection or multiple infections present on the system. This is done in order to mislead the user into thinking he needs additional software (Win Antivirus Vista/XP, to be more precise), to remove the threats from the system. Win Antivirus Vista/XP will try to further mislead the user by producing falsified system scan reports.
Win Antivirus Vista/XP is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block it’s homepage using your HOSTS file.
Win Antivirus Vista/XP is Extremely dangerous
Win Antivirus Vista/XP is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program Win Antivirus Vista/XP may spread via Trojans Win Antivirus Vista/XP may display fake security messages Win Antivirus Vista/XP may install additional spyware to your computer Win Antivirus Vista/XP may repair its files, spread or update by itself Win Antivirus Vista/XP violates your privacy and compromises your security
Manual Win Antivirus Vista/XP removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Win Antivirus Vista/XP, 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 automatic spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Win Antivirus Vista/XP 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 Win Antivirus Vista/XP can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Win Antivirus Vista/XP trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Win Antivirus Vista/XP offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Win Antivirus Vista/XP 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 Win Antivirus Vista/XP, 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 Win Antivirus Vista/XP, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Win Antivirus Vista/XP, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
