Vista Total Security 2011 is a just another member of the group of crimewares that have appeared on the web for one big reason which is to trick users into purchasing them. Designed to steal the money from trustful computer users, these rogues change their names according to OS found. That means that you will also meet Win 7 Total Security or XP Total Security 2011 names if you have such operating systems running. Once it finds itself installed and active, malware will definitely report numerous viruses detected in order to scare trustful users into sharing their money with scammers. However, Vista Total Security 2011 is not safe and definitely not real antivirus, so you must get rid of it as soon as you can.
As it has been applied in numerous cases of other malware threats, Vista Total Security also uses Trojans viruses for its distribution. This is done quite easily through security holes that appear if you don’t have updated anti-spyware installed. That’s why you should always remember the fact that only a licensed anti-spyware’s version is capable to provide a real time protection and save you against Vista Total Security or other malware. Additionally, as soon as it is installed, it starts imitating PC security activity to make it look like it’s actually doing something useful. This malicious will similarly to anti-virus scan your computer and then will definitely report numerous malware detected. However, any alert and scanner generated by Vista Total Security 2011 are misleading and contain deceptive information, such as:
Vista Total security 2011 Firewall Alert
Vista Total security 2011 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.
System danger!
Your system security is in danger. Privacy threats detected. Spyware, keyloggers or Trojans may be working the background right now. Perform an in-depth scan and removal now, click here.
System Hijack!
System security threat was detected. Viruses and/or spyware may be damaging your system now. Prevent infection and data loss or stealing by running a free security scan.
It is quite obvious that real intension of Vista Total Security is getting your payment. However, you may not only share your money with scammers, but also give them your credit card details or other personal information. So, ignore all alerts displayed by Vista Total Security 2011 and get rid of anything connected to it. After you get any of alerts from Vista Total Security 2011 get a reputable anti-spyware for its elimination as soon as possible:
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.
You should understand that this malicious software has no virus database, so it will only bombard with fake positives. Even more, some of the ‘virus’ reported may be completely legitimate your system files. Additionally, it may disable you from browsing the internet and using security programs for its removal. That’s why you should use this registry code posted by Xylitol: 1147-175591-6550. Additionally, use this removal guide and remove Vista Total Security 2011.
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When using Windows Vista/7 task managers, the “Description” may show up as “Steam” — Hopefully that’s useful to anyone else trying to clear this off a different computer.
Also: Once the process has been stopped, finish the cleanup instructions and reboot. I was unable to connect to the wireless network prior to that.
That’s true.. “steam” or “qvk.exe” … you can always tell which process corresponds with any malicious software by closing everything else down and then quickly moving the window from side to side … it will then show up under CPU usage. Of course not all of them have windows but nonetheless your process list is the best place to start looking. From there you can open up the file location and look into it’s properties to see if it was recently installed.
I deleted xxx.exe but then I can not run any of the .exe file in my computer, what can I do? Thank you very much!
Lee: You need launch regedit and fix the registry. search for the keys related to execution of .exe files.
Also if you are having trouble opening web browsers. Go to Start Menue > All Programs > Accessories > Stystem Tools > Internet Explorer(no addons). This will allow you to open up a browswer with no prompt from the crimeware.
> Lee: You need launch regedit and fix the registry. search for the keys related to execution of .exe files.
Um, ok, but the point here is that he CAN’T run any .exe files so how the hell will he do that? I’m in the same spot, here. No idea how to launch regedit when you can’t launch any programs, or which keys are related to execution of .exe files. Somebody help!
Oddity: It is possible to do so from safe mode or safe mode with command prompt. In such cases registry is reset.
Another option is renaming .exe files to .com files. Some of them will launch, some will not.
Another option is starting these files from task manager (if you can access it).
I was just infected my “Vista Total Secruity 2011” and was trying all these methods, with little success(As I am not very good at handling computers.
After trying all methods, I booted my Windows Vista into System Restore mode by pressing the F8 key during start-up.
When I ran the System Restore, the completed restore kept on reading that the restore was unable to be completed, however when I rebooted my computer regularly, I noticed that my computer was back to the restored setting.
If other people who read the removal method above and have trouble like me, I would recommend trying System Restore after pressing F8 during start up
John: rescan your PC after restore with some tools. Just in case.
Hey. I just recently got hit with the virus. The regesteration code you gave and with super-anitspyware-free edtion can it complete get rid of it on its own?
Mike: Try it. Do not forget to update SAS before running.
Hi. I have the spyware doctor, but when I try to open it the vista total security virus opens instead. I tried to find the file called cce.exe on the task manager to delete it manually, but the file seems to be hidden even after selecting ‘view hidden files’. What should I do!?
Kennie: Try right-clicking on executable and choose run as administrator.
Your registry is corrupted.
@Adam
How do you do the cleanup once you have used Malware to remove Vista Security 2011?
I followed all of the instructions and got rid of the virus however I can no longer access any .exe files. What do I do?