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Vista 2012 Security......?
I can't access the internet because I haven't purchased the knew firewall or whatever it is.
I tried clicking the button that basically said "enter at your own risk", but it still wouldn't let me get past the warning page (to get to the internet).
is there anyway to get past it until I can get money to pay for this knew security?
Thank you in advanced for you help and have a blessed day :)
it's called
Vista Security 2012, Vista Home Security, Vista Internet Security
3 Answers
- 9 years agoFavorite Answer
Vista Internet Security 2012 is dangerous and soon you will know why you must remove it: it’s a rogue anti-spyware that will try to rip you off. Known to be spread by Trojans, this malware will disable your anti-spyware in order to protect itself from removal. Additionally, it will report about numerous ‘viruses’ that have been detected on your machine and then will offer its removal services. Please, never believe these messages displayed by Vista Internet Security 2012 out of nowhere! It’s very important to get rid of it ASAP because lately it will allow more viruses into your PC.
Vista Internet Security 2012 is not a typical rogue – suing this name, it infects only those computers that have Windows Vista OS running. However, you can also find it named XP Internet Security 2012 or Win 7 Internet Security 2012. Malware starts its activity with secret modification of the registry. This helps the scamware to start as soon as PC is rebooted and then display its trustworthy looking alerts and scanners. Additionally, Vista Internet Security 2012 offers its license which is paid and useless at the same time. Once the Registry gets modified, the program will warn you about viruses detected in such form of pop up ads:
Privacy threat!
Spyware intrusion detected. Your system is infected. System integrity is at risk. Private data can be stolen by third parties, including credit card details and passwords. Click here to perform a security repair.
Stealth intrusion!
Infection detected in the background. Your computer is now attacked by spyware and rogue software. Eliminate the infection safely, perform a security scan and deletion now.
XP Internet Security 2012 Alert
Security Hole Detected!
A program is trying to exploit Windows security holes! Passwords and sensitive data may be stolen. Do you want to block this attack?
These phony warnings, telling the user that his PC is not safe, report invented viruses only, so keep in mind that you must simply ignore them. If removed, they may lead your computer into complete damage because some of these files are important for a normal computer’s functionality. Additionally, Vista Internet Security 2012 may let more viruses inside your computer and also start tracking your online activity. It’s dangerous, so please try to remove Vista Internet Security 2012 ASAP. You should follow the guide written below:
Special removal instructions for Vista Internet Security 2012
1. You can use these keys to disable majority of popups: 1147-175591-6550 or 2233-298080-3424 or 3425-814615-3990. Enter it in its manual registration section. This will not fully remove the Vista Internet Security 2012, so continue to next steps.
1.a. You can try to change system date to 7 days in the future (doubleclick on the date in status bar). Reboot PC, then change date back. If this works, continue to step 3.
2. Reboot into safe mode with networking, download and run process explorer: http://www.2-viruses.com/wp-content/uploads/PE/eXp... (backup location). Start it and stop all 3-letter named processes, also processes named like garbage. You might need to edit out registry first.
3. Search for Vista Internet Security 2012 files on hard disk and delete them, edit registry OR scan with decent anti-malware programs : Spyware Doctor, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, Hitman Pro.
4. Reboot, update your antivirus programs (preferably to internet security versions) and scan again. Make sure you got all the trojans out.
- ArfenundredLv 79 years ago
you are infected with malware
designed to con money from you.
Do Not buy it,
it is fake software.
Go To > http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remo...
for instructions.
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- ricoLv 79 years ago
that is the virus. youre unfortunately infected. i dropped you a mail to offer help.