Vista Total Security 2023 (VistaTotalSecurity 2023) Virus Removal Guide

Virus Type: Rogue Security Application
Threat Level: 8 / 10

Vista Total Security 2023, also known as VistaTotalSecurity 2023, is a new fake antivirus / antispyware application. The fake antivirus program will change its name when the operating system is changed; however, it will act the same. Vista Total Security 2023 generally infects systems running Windows Vista. The virus will change into XP Total Security 2023 if it infects a computer running XP; the virus will change into Win7 Total Security 2023 if it infects a computer running Windows 7. Vista Total Security 2023 is a clone of a variety of fake antivirus programs and has a similar look to Total Vista Security. Vista Total Security 2023 main executable is a series of random letters; this executable is similar to AV.exe and AVE.exe, which are the main executable of previous clones of this virus. Vista Total Security 2023 will modify the registry; therefore, the registry must be fixed before removing the main executable. The comments here and comments here may provide insight. The main executable is generally a hidden file. The user will need to turn on hidden files in order to see the hidden main executable file.

Below is our recommended removal tool for Vista Total Security 2023. The removal tool has been rated 5 cows out of 5 by Tucows and was previously CNET’s Editor’s Choice. Feel free to download it below.

If you are unable to run the removal tool, or are unable to run any programs in general, you may need to stop the processes associated with Vista Total Security 2023 with task manager. If task manager has been blocked by Vista Total Security 2023, try using Process Explorer.

Vista Total Security 2023 will create a varieties of warnings and pop ups in order to scare the user into purchasing the fake program. Some of these warnings can be found below.

“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.”

“Vista Total Security 2023 Firewall Alert!
Internet Explorer is infected with Trojan-BNK.Win32.Keylogger.gen. Private data can be stolen by third parties, including credit card details and passwords.”

“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.”

It is recommended to use safe mode when removing the virus because Vista Total Security 2023 will generally not be able to load in safe mode. To enter safe mode, restart the computer and press F8 multiple times before the Windows screen to bring up the boot options.

Boot Menu

The safe mode with networking option will allow the user to be able to use the internet in safe mode. Vista Total Security 2023 can be removed by using the

or by manually removing the virus.

View Vista Total Security 2023 Files
View Vista Total Security 2023 Keys

Common symptoms and characteristics of Vista Total Security 2023 and other rogue security programs include:
1. Vista Total Security 2023 is generally installed without user permission.
2. Vista Total Security 2023 uses pop ups and fake virus scans to scare the user.
3. Various antivirus and system programs on the user’s computer will stop functioning.

Manual Vista Total Security 2023 Removal – In order to manually remove Vista Total Security 2023, the processes associated with Vista Total Security 2023 must be stopped, the files associated with the processes must be removed, and the registry entries must be corrected to the previous state before Vista Total Security 2023 entered the computer.

Important: Before attempting to manually remove Vista Total Security 2023, we recommend that the user read through comments posted by other users on how they removed specific fake antivirus programs since many fake antivirus programs are similar. These comments can be found by clicking here. These comments may provide additional information which may be useful in removing Vista Total Security 2023. However, please use discretion since these specific comments pertain to other fake antivirus programs.

Stop Vista Total Security 2023 Processes (Learn How To Do This)
[random letters].exe

Remove Vista Total Security 2023 Files (Learn How To Do This)
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Local Settings\Application Data\[random letters].exe

Remove Vista Total Security 2023 Registry Keys (Learn How To Do This)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Vista Total Security 2023
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Vista Total Security 2023
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Vista Total Security 2023

Remove Vista Total Security 2023 Startup Entry (Learn How To Do This)
[random letters].exe

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If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to comment below. If you need any help with any of the steps, please don’t hesitate to comment below. We recommend that you follow our safety tips so that you can keep your computer clean Please Click Here to View Our Safety Tips.

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