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Vista Antivirus 2010 virus?

I recently had a virus on my Windows Vista which I removed with Norton Internet Security. The virus was called "Vista Antispyware 2010". After I removed it with the newly-installed Norton Internet Security 2010 version, I realize I could not access the internet direct by clicking on the icon; a window would open asking for me to choose the program I would like to use to open Firefox. It would then ask to run the program but nothing happens and it goes in circles asking to select program to open, run, etc.

I soon noticed that clicking on other applications would result in an error message saying "Application Not Found". I can not delete programs from my control panel because it is inaccessable, I can not open Microsoft Office programs directly unless I go to My computer. I can not do a system recovery, or restore; the same messages will pop up. So basically, I can not make any changes to my laptop or access programs directly. Please help.

It seemed to have dissociated all my shortcuts and whatnot from the .exe

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Internet Security 2010, antivirus 2010, all are similar rogue product which show you false Security information. They are more really a anti-spyware. On the surface, it scans your computer and list the threats on your computer. In fact, it just indicate your computer has serious security problems so that you need to purchase the program. What is the reality? Even your computer has a new system install on, Internet Security 2010, antivirus 2010 will show you the serious security report.

    Revommend you remove it here

    http://www.make-pc-faster.com/

    Cleaning registry is the most easy way.

  • 1 decade ago

    Hi,robster121

    There are 3 step to repair vista antivirus 2010 error

    If you got vista antivirus 2010 error then there is a 94% chance that your computer has registry problems. You should fix it immediately. The following software is a professional fix vista antivirus 2010 error, in addition, you can fix many common computer errors. I think you should try it, I believe that it can help you:

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  • 1 decade ago

    To Remove Vista Antispyware 2010 in you Computer First Use Manual steps to turn off on System Restore

    on Windows Vista http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/disab...

    Then After Restart you Computer Safe Mode with Networking Windows Vista

    Windows Vista is similar to Windows XP for starting in Safe Mode with Networking

    Turn the computer on or Restart the computer

    Start tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Boot Options Menu appears. If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. To resolve this, restart the computer and try again.

    Ensure that the Safe mode option is selected Safe Mode with Networking (the top option)

    Press Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode Safe Mode with Networking Then Download Update and Scan Use Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Press This Link http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/...

    Download and Scan by Use Super Anti-spyware Press here http://www.superantispyware.com/

    Download and Scan by Use Norman Malware Cleaner Press here http://majorgeeks.com/downloadget.php?id=5450&file...

    After Finish Remove Vista Antispyware 2010 Restart You Computer To Be Normal Then After Turn On System Restore.Steps to turn on System Restore

    Enabling System Restore

    By default System Restore is enabled on Windows Vista computers so you will only need to enable it if you have previously disabled it. To enable System Restore do the following:

    Click on the Start button to open your Start Menu. The Start button looks like this:

    Click on the Control Panel menu option.

    Click on the System and Maintenance menu option.

    Click on the System menu option.

    Click on System Protection in the left-hand task list.

    Put a checkmark in the checkboxes next to each hard drive listed under the Create restore points automatically on the selected disks: section.

    Press the Apply button and then the OK button.

    System Restore is now enabled on your computer.

    After a few moments, the System Properties dialog box closes.

    Restart you Computer to be Normal.

    Source(s): I recommend you un-install Norton Internet Security 2010 it is a Hog Anti-Virus then Download Good Anti-Virus Better Protection in you Computer Avira AntiVir Personal Free http://www.download.com/Avira-AntiVir-Personal-Fre... Why Avira Anti-Virus Better Protection Than Avast,Avg,NOD32 Anti-Virus,Kaspersky and Norton? Press This Link http://www.virusbtn.com/news/2008/09_02
  • 1 decade ago

    In order to remove Vista Antivirus 2010, follow the link provided below.

    http://www.pcthreat.com/parasitebyid-8239en.html

    Good luck!

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  • 1 decade ago

    Stop these Vista Antivirus 2010 processes:

    av2010.exe

    AntivirusPro2010.exe

    AV2010Install.exe

    ieupdates.exe

    Remove these Vista Antivirus 2010 Registry Entries:

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\W… “Vista Antivirus 2010”

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Vista Antivirus 2010

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\… Antivirus 2010

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Vista Antivirus 2010

    Remove these Vista Antivirus 2010 files:

    av2010.exe

    AntivirusPro2010.exe

    AV2010Install.exe

    ieupdates.exe

    System Root%\Samples

    User Profile%\Local Settings\Temp

    OR contact this virus removal team

    www.greenpcsupport.com

  • Marvin
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Follow the instructions *exactly* on this page:

    http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remo...

    Successfully removed it on a computer recently.

  • lupo
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    attempt working in secure Mode with networking to do this in simple terms save pressing the f8 key at startup. as quickly as your booted up you've gotten the skill to pass on line. acquire Malewarebytes and run a speedy test. Malewarebytes could discover and delete this rogue. this could verify your issue.

  • 1 decade ago

    Yah, sounds like you didn't remove it after all. If the above comment doesn't work. There's always the painful process of formatting.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Remove these keys

    HKCU\Software\Classes\.exe

    HKCU\Software\Classes\.exe\ DefaultIcon

    HKCU\Software\Classes\.exe\ shell

    HKCU\Software\Classes\.exe\ shell\open

    HKCU\Software\Classes\.exe\ shell\open\command

    HKCU\Software\Classes\.exe\ shell\runas

    HKCU\Software\Classes\.exe\ shell\runas\command

    HKCU\Software\Classes\.exe\ shell\start

    HKCU\Software\Classes\.exe\ shell\start\command

    HKCU\Software\Classes\secfile

    HKCU\Software\Classes\secfile\ DefaultIcon

    HKCU\Software\Classes\secfile\ shell

    HKCU\Software\Classes\secfile\ shell\open

    HKCU\Software\Classes\secfile\ shell\open\command

    HKCU\Software\Classes\secfile\ shell\runas

    HKCU\Software\Classes\secfile\ shell\runas\command

    HKCU\Software\Classes\secfile\ shell\start

    HKCU\Software\Classes\secfile\ shell\start\command

    Or use this tool and it will take care of it

    http://www.net-studio.org/eng/patch/patch/235-free...

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