Vista Antivirus 2008 Info & Manual Removal Guide

Do you have Vista Antivirus 2008?

This “Vista Antivirus 2008 Removal Guide” article will show you how to identify and remove Vista Antivirus 2008. This guide will be updated as more information is available.

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Vista Antivirus 2008 Description

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Vista Antivirus 2008, or VistaAntivirus 2008, is a rogue anti-spyware application and a clone of Windows Antivirus 2008 and XP Antivirus. Vista Antivirus 2008 may be installed by a Trojan called Zlob bundled in a fake video codec. Once installed, Vista Antivirus 2008 will simulate malware detections on the user’s computer system and generate fake spyware scan results in an attempt to trick the user into buying the full Vista Antivirus 2008 commercial version. Vista Antivirus 2008 may seem a trustworthy program, however, it’s just a scam to download and install additional adware and spyware and steal the user’s money. Vista Antivirus 2008 may also generate system slowdown and instability. Vista Antivirus 2008 program can be very difficult to remove manually, and will try to recreate itself.

Parasite Type: Rogue AntiSpyware Programs

Vista Antivirus 2008 Method of Automatic Detection

The removal of spyware such as Vista Antivirus 2008 can be a difficult process. If you regularly run a spyware scan with a good spyware remover, you can automatically detect Vista Antivirus 2008 and other Spyware, Adware, Worms, Trojans and Browser Hijackers.

To quickly detect Vista Antivirus 2008, follow the instructions below:

  1. Download SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner Download SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner.

  2. Select “Start Scan” to run a full system Vista Antivirus 2008 scan.

  3. Reboot your computer.

  4. Run another scan to pick up any remaining Vista Antivirus 2008 infections.

** SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner only allows you to detect Vista Antivirus 2008 and other spyware. In order to remove Vista Antivirus 2008, we advise you to buy the full-version of SpyHunter. Weekly Vista Antivirus 2008 file updates and technical support are available with SpyHunter’s spyware remover.

Vista Antivirus 2008 Method of Infection

Click on the “How Vista Antivirus 2008 Infects Your Computer” video to see a Vista Antivirus 2008 infection in action! See through the eyes of an unsuspecting Internet user while him/her is being victimized by Vista Antivirus 2008.

Tip: Turn your sound ON and watch the video in Full Screen mode to fully experience how Vista Antivirus 2008 infects a computer.


The following Vista Antivirus 2008 actions occur:

  • The Internet user surfs the Web and visits a questionable website. A large amount of rogue anti-spyware programs like Vista Antivirus 2008 are mostly pushed through adult websites.

  • The Internet user downloads a free video codec, such as Video ActiveX Enhancement 2.07, which comes bundled with Vista Antivirus 2008. Freeware or shareware programs tend to come with other unwanted programs such as Vista Antivirus 2008. Do not install any free software without reading its EULA. By simply reading a program’s EULA, you can determine whether a program you are installing has spyware bundled with it.

  • The Internet user is infected with the rogue anti-spyware program Vista Antivirus 2008. Vista Antivirus 2008 runs a scan on the computer and gives a false spyware report claiming that the computer is infected with spyware. Once the scan is completed, a warning message appears that lists the spyware ‘found’ and the user has to either click on a link or a button to remove it. This deceptive tactic is an attempt to scare the Internet user into clicking on the link or button to purchase Vista Antivirus 2008.

  • The Internet user closes all the fake Windows error messages and warnings and is unaware that Vista Antivirus 2008 is still running its malicious tasks in the background. Vista Antivirus 2008 reloads itself on a timer so if the Internet user closes the program it will only take a few moments until it opens again. The average Internet user does not realize when spyware has infected his/her computer until it is too late and the spyware problem has already spread throughout the computer.

  • Internet user opens web browser and is redirected to a rogue website. Known rogue websites that promote rogue anti-spyware programs are iesecurepages.com, ahomepcsafety.com, securitypills.com, softhomepage.com, asafetyliner.com, puresafetyhere.com, safehomesite.com, instantsafepage.com, safetyonlinepage.com, among others. The Internet user is bombard with websites that pop up messages that tries to push a product on him/her. Ignore such messages! We recommend closing these windows by clicking on the X instead of the ‘OK’ button.

Vista Antivirus 2008 Symptoms

The following Vista Antivirus 2008 symptoms occur:

  • Vista Antivirus 2008 displays a fake system alert similar to a Windows notification message.
    A red or green flashing icon appears in your system tray. If you click on the icon, a fake system alert pops up and directs you to a rogue website similar to safetyuptodate.com. In some cases, even when you don’t click on the icon the fake system alert may still pop up.

  • The fake system alert promises to give you a legitimate anti-spyware program that will help you fix spyware problems, but instead it really reports false information to try to trick you into purchasing the program.

  • Vista Antivirus 2008 hijacks or modifies your homepage and displays new desktop shortcuts.
    Vista Antivirus 2008 changes your default homepage to a different homepage and creates new unnecessary shortcuts on your desktop. Sometimes Vista Antivirus 2008 won’t even allow you to change it back to your original homepage. A website you may be redirected to is Vista Antivirus 2008.com or other rogue websites that promote Vista Antivirus 2008.

  • Vista Antivirus 2008 installs a rogue toolbar called Security Toolbar 7.1.
    Security toolbar 7.1 is a rogue toolbar that comes with two green bars, one that says “block adware” and the other “remove spyware”. If you click on either of them you’re directed to a rogue anti-spyware site which can install additional malware.

  • Vista Antivirus 2008 bombards your PC with fake Windows warnings messages.
    Even after you’ve closed all the Vista Antivirus 2008 messages or your PC has been idle for awhile, you’ll still get constant alert popups appearing on your system tray or on your screen.

Vista Antivirus 2008 Anatomy

As new Vista Antivirus 2008 spyware components are reported by our customers and our Spyware Threat Research Labs, we will update this section.

Name: VAV2008Setup[1].exe
File Size: 783942
MD5: f523f64e37b304fa4eef6c3fc7b8eef6

Name: vav.exe
File Size: 325632
MD5: 029cd9336b6000cc726263d288350ced

Name: vav.exe
File Size: 326144
MD5: 816a4a3c40d207cbd3e56579cd6976b2

Name: vav.dll
File Size: 139776
MD5: d21dd49d7ae25a208563f9cf2bf0766f

Name: vav.exe
File Size: 325632
MD5: e2930b66ed6a0759344ffaae908cee77

Name: vav.exe
File Size: 325632
MD5: 3fb94d5e3f516f8d9460ee2dd16ab382

Name: vav.exe
File Size: 325632
MD5: d568ced10e67ba809011ea2c726555ae

Name: vav.exe
File Size: 324608
MD5: 19fd44a8558b963a06650441ac12876d

Name: vav.exe
File Size: 324608
MD5: 0e3e3475318cedbf36489c84af5e79f5

Name: vav.exe
File Size: 324608
MD5: de297cce23c90492d99766c84120d12d

Name: vav.exe
File Size: 324608
MD5: 2ed5d70c5af906b4935931f2fa63d1af

Name: vav.exe
File Size: 324608
MD5: 13cb881bb41855ba3fb156b61260192d

Name: vav.exe
File Size: 324608
MD5: 61443bcee1a021d525ddee68108787b3

Name: vav.exe
File Size: 324608
MD5: f002b6758d69f4e03bcf89d7f22431df

Name: 4683lt[1].exe,lwpwer.exe
File Size: 881177
MD5: 04de124903e8e3278a3a6e4a2eaf4b94

Name: install_4749_MHwzMXwxMDIwMDAwMDAwfHx8fHx8fHw_[1].exe
File Size: 879528
MD5: 630e80d2cf44d5408a631fa00a7bdf5f

Name: vav.exe
File Size: 324608
MD5: 50c5c947bdc6ceb2ec0f0597183f10f4

Name: vav.exe
File Size: 689664
MD5: d57c6085f041c3601c959ac5adb7a92f

Name: vav.exe
File Size: 324608
MD5: 825f11a4629ed2a2074d44dc74ec1ab7

Name: vav.exe
File Size: 369152
MD5: d0e67b47216b27ae27def8964ab79e72

Name: vav.exe
File Size: 399872
MD5: 59d31fcf0c3c7a97d760a64b1589e92b

Name: vav.exe
File Size: 398336
MD5: 0d865f94f90c31fe4c66ee4bb75eb15d

Name: vav.exe
File Size: 400896
MD5: 0438b5b3710c3a1fca3a0cac0cadc08e

Name: vav.exe
File Size: 398336
MD5: 02912abc25202444ff182c16e3a25b74

Name: install_5378_MHwyNnwwfHx8fHx8fHw_[1].exe
File Size: 999973
MD5: 7cd22fb3f675675020ec130d8fa70dff

Name: install_4683_MHwzNnwwfHx8fHx8fHw_[1].exe
File Size: 999983
MD5: 995d16009a59077acf44f80f7ffc1969

Vista Antivirus 2008 Manual Removal Instructions

Use Caution! Please read the instructions below carefully. Manual removal of Vista Antivirus 2008 is a delicate procedure. Proceed at your own risk. We advise you to backup your system before you manually remove Vista Antivirus 2008.

If you are still having problems with Vista Antivirus 2008 after completing these instructions, we recommend you download SpyHunter’s Spyware Detection Tool to safely remove Vista Antivirus 2008.

To manually remove Vista Antivirus 2008, follow these removal steps:

Step 1: How to Kill Vista Antivirus 2008 files using Process Explorer.

  • 1a. How to Kill Vista Antivirus 2008 Processes.

    1. Download and install Process Explorer.

    2. Open Process Explorer.

    3. Locate the Vista Antivirus 2008 processes listed below.

    4. To kill an Vista Antivirus 2008 process, right-click the Vista Antivirus 2008 process and choose the option “Kill Process Tree”.

    5. Kill the following Vista Antivirus 2008 processes:
      vav.exe
      VAV2008Setup[1].exe
      VistaAntivirus2008.exe
      Antvrs.exe

  • 1b. How to Kill Vista Antivirus 2008 DLL files.

    1. Right-click the Explorer.exe process and choose the option “Properties”.

    2. Click on the “Threads” Tab, locate and highlight the Vista Antivirus 2008 DLL files listed below.

    3. To kill Vista Antivirus 2008 DLL files, click the “Kill” button.

    4. Kill the following Vista Antivirus 2008 DLL files:
      vav.dll
      wininet.dll
      shlwapi.dll

  • Step 2: How to Delete Vista Antivirus 2008 Registry Keys and Values.

    1. Right-click on your Desktop > select “New” option > select “Text Document” (.txt file) option.

    2. Rename the .txt file as a .reg file and call it “Delete_Registry_
      Vista Antivirus 2008_Entities.reg”
      . This renamed .reg file is a command that creates a shortcut to your Windows registry and allows you to easily delete registry values.

    3. Right-click and select the “Edit” option.

    4. Copy and paste the Vista Antivirus 2008 keys listed below.

    5. In the menu bar, go to “File” > select “Save” > then click the “X” button to close the file.

    6. Double-click on the .reg file.

    7. When the message box appears saying “Are you sure you want to add the information in C:DOCUME~1%username%DesktopDELETE~1.REG to the registry?”, click the “Yes” button.

    8. When the message box appears saying “Information in C:DOCUME~1
      %username%DesktopDELETE~1.REG has been successfully entered into the registry.”
      , click the “OK” button.

    9. The Vista Antivirus 2008 registry keys have been deleted from your registry.

    10. Copy and paste the following Vista Antivirus 2008 keys:

      
      

Submit Vista Antivirus 2008 To Our Spyware Threat Research Labs

Since Vista Antivirus 2008 spyware components change constantly, you may come across application issues that prevent you from removing Vista Antivirus 2008 completely.

You can report Vista Antivirus 2008 spyware components by using SpyHunter’s Free Support Log System. Our Support Log System takes snapshots of all the points of execution on your operating system, allowing us to precisely identify each and any problem.

We encourage you to post your Support Logs on this article so we can help you come up with a custom fix.

Below are the instructions on how to generate Support Logs using SpyHunter.

Open SpyHunter > click on the “Generate Support Log” button > click on the “Copy to Clipboard” button to save your Support Logs > Post your Support Logs to this article.

Disclaimer

Warning!! Enigma Software Group can not be held responsible for any problems that may occur by using the information contained within this Vista Antivirus 2008 removal guide. By following any of these Vista Antivirus 2008 removal instructions, you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. If you do not agree, do not follow these Vista Antivirus 2008 removal instructions. We make no guarantees that these Vista Antivirus 2008 removal instructions will completely remove Vista Antivirus 2008. Spyware changes regularly; therefore, it is difficult to fully clean an infected machine through manual means. In order to effectively clean and secure your computer, we recommend you purchase our spyware remover SpyHunter or seek professional help from a computer expert.


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