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Windows 7 - HELP - Vista Guardian 2010 virus

 
03-15-2010   #1


Win 7 Home Premium-64bit
 
 

HELP - Vista Guardian 2010 virus

HELP!!!
I have this virus called "Vista Guardian 2010" and it won't let me run Malwarebytes, my anti-virus program or anything else. A box pops up telling me about all these infections and to buy their program! I can't even get into "safe-mode(F8) to try to run Malwarebytes to get rid of it like an article on the net said to do. Is there any way to get into safe-mode other than F*? I can't get into system restore either! Thanks for any help with this!

My System SpecsSystem Spec
03-15-2010   #2


 


stop: av.exe
remove:
Code:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “%1? %*
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “%1? %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “%1? %*
remove:
Code:
\%Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Application Data\av.exe
%Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Application Data\WRblt8464P
My System SpecsSystem Spec
03-15-2010   #3


 
 


It is strongly recommended that your backup your registry before you proceeding with this method.

Kill the following process:

av.exe

Delete the following registries entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “%1? %*
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “%1? %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “%1? %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “%1? %*HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “firefox.exe”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\safemode\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “firefox.exe” -safe-mode
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\IEXPLORE.EXE\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “iexplore.exe”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center “AntiVirusOverride” = “1?
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center “FirewallOverride” = “1?

Delete the following if you have Firefox installed:

*HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “firefox.exe”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\safemode\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “firefox.exe” -safe-mode

Search and remove the following files:

av.exe
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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03-15-2010   #4


Win 7 Home Premium-64bit
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by Tews View Post
It is strongly recommended that your backup your registry before you proceeding with this method.

Kill the following process:

av.exe

Delete the following registries entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “%1? %*
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “%1? %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “%1? %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “%1? %*HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “firefox.exe”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\safemode\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “firefox.exe” -safe-mode
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\IEXPLORE.EXE\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “iexplore.exe”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center “AntiVirusOverride” = “1?
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center “FirewallOverride” = “1?

Delete the following if you have Firefox installed:

*HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “firefox.exe”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\safemode\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “firefox.exe” -safe-mode

Search and remove the following files:

av.exe
Wouldnt backing up my registry also include backing up the virus into the registry?...Sorry just new at all of this...Thanks for your help.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
03-15-2010   #5


 


technically yes, however if you ruin something, it's easier to recover with a virus filled registry then having nothing. /wink
My System SpecsSystem Spec
03-15-2010   #6


Win 7 Home Premium-64bit
 
 


Now it won't let me into the Registry to delete the keys u guys recommended. I don't have restore discs as well to restore the entire system
My System SpecsSystem Spec
03-15-2010   #7


Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
 
 


What this does....
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If you are still unable to get rid of this rogue security software, please visit one of the recommended forums for malware help and post about your problem.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
03-15-2010   #8


 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by canspec View Post
Now it won't let me into the Registry to delete the keys u guys recommended. I don't have restore discs as well to restore the entire system
Did you get an error when trying to run "regedit"?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
03-15-2010   #9


Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit
 
 


Try starting up in Safe Mode. Start up your computer and keep hitting F8 until the boot menu starts up. Hit Safe Mode. Unplug your internet cable so the virus doesn't try anything funny, and then try running Malwarebytes' and/or your Anti-Virus. Then, try running regedit.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
03-15-2010   #10


Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
 
 


He can't get into safe mode, plus The scareware executes (av.exe) every time a .exe file is run.

Please read my post above
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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