Vista Security 2022 Virus Removal Guide
Vista Security 2022 is a new fake security application. The application is very misleading and will mislead the user into think that their computer is heavily infected. Infection may be in the computer due to Vista Security 2022; however, Vista Security 2022 will scare the user into thinking that the computer is heavily infected. The application is one of many fake computer security applications released around early June 2023. All applications look the same but have different names. The other applications include Vista Internet Security 2022 and Win 7 Antivirus 2022. In order to avoid viruses like Vista Security 2022, make sure to update software and download trusted software. This type of application is classified as a Rogue Security Application. While Vista Security 2022 may look like a real antivirus program, the program is fake. We know that it is fake since it has been around in a similar version in November 2023 with the name Vista Security 2023. Vista Security 2022 looks more professional than Vista Security 2023.
The main executable for Vista Security 2022 generally hides in the computer as a hidden system protected file. The user will need to turn on hidden files to see the main executable for Vista Security 2022. This executable is similar to AV.exe and AVE.exe, which are the main executable of previous clones of this virus. Vista Security 2022 will modify the registry; therefore, the registry must be fixed before removing the main executable file. The comments for AV.exe and comments for AVE.exe may provide insight into the successful removal of Vista Security 2022. These two pages have roughly a combined 160 comments.
Below is our recommended removal tool for Vista Security 2022. 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.
Vista Security 2022 will block the user from browsing the web. To download the removal tool, please type in the address below in Internet Explorer.
https://www.virusremovalguru.com/download.php
It is still possible to use Internet Explorer. In the video below, we have detailed how to access the web in Internet Explorer.
We recommend reading through our removal tips if you plan to manually remove Vista Security 2022. Vista Security 2022, like many other fake antivirus programs, will create a series of warnings and pop ups in order to scare the user into purchasing the fake program. Some of these warnings which are created by Vista Security 2022 can be found below.
“Vista Security 2022 Firewall Alert!
Vista Security 2022 has blocked a program from accessing the internet.
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.”
Vista Security 2022 will also modify Internet Explorer to show the following alert listed below when the browser is opened. It will continue to show the following when visiting websites. It will essentially redirect the webpage to the following.
“Internet Explorer alert. Visiting this site may pose a security threat to your system!
Possible reasons include:
Dangerous code found in this site’s pages which installs unwanted software into your system.
Suspicious and potentially unsafe network activity detected.
Spyware infection in your system.
Complaints from other users about this site.
Port and system scans performed by the site being visited.
Things you can do:
Get a copy of Vista Security 2022 to safeguard your PC while surfing the web (RECOMMENDED).
Run a spyware, virus and malware scan.
Continue surfing without any security measures (DANGEROUS).”
It is recommended to use safe mode when removing the virus because Vista Security 2022 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.
The safe mode with networking option will allow the user to be able to use the internet in safe mode. Vista Security 2022 can be removed by using the
View Vista Security 2022 Files
View Vista Security 2022 Keys
Manual Vista Security 2022 Removal – In order to manually remove Vista Security 2022, the processes associated with Vista Security 2022 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 Security 2022 entered the computer.
Stop Vista Security 2022 Processes (Learn How To Do This)
[random letters].exe
The executable for Vista Security 2022 will generally be a series of three characters or PW.exe.
Remove Vista Security 2022 Files (Learn How To Do This)
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Local Settings\Application Data\[random letters].exe
Vista Security 2022 main executable file is a hidden protected system file. Turn on “show hidden files” and turn off “hide protected operating system files” in order to see these files. This feature can be found in the folder options in the view tab.
Remove Vista Security 2022 Registry Keys (Learn How To Do This)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Vista Security 2022
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Vista Security 2022
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Vista Security 2022
Remove Vista Security 2022 Startup Entry (Learn How To Do This)
[random letters].exe
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