VirusBlast
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VirusBlast a rogue anti-spyware program that may provide you with fake security messages saying that your system is in danger. VirusBlast tries to goad you into buying its promoted anti-spyware program. If you click on the message, you will be automatically transferred to the VirusBlast website and asked to pay for its full version in order to remove the threats. VirusBlast may appear difficult to remove and may come bundled with other spyware applications, such as SpywareQuake, SpywareStrike, SpyAxe and others.
To check your computer for VirusBlast, download
SpyHunter Spyware Detection Tool.
SpyHunter spyware detection tool is only a scanner meant to assist you in detecting VirusBlast and other threats. If you detect the presence of VirusBlast on your PC, you have the opportunity to purchase the SpyHunter removal tool to remove any traces of VirusBlast.
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Detection of VirusBlast (Recommended)
VirusBlast is difficult to detect and remove. VirusBlast is not likely to be removed through a convenient "uninstall" feature. VirusBlast, as well as other spyware, can re-install itself even after it appears to have been removed.
You also run the risk of damaging your computer since you're required to find and delete sensitive files in your system such as DLL files and registry keys. It is recommended you use a good spyware remover to remove VirusBlast and other spyware, adware, trojans and viruses on your computer.
Run a VirusBlast scan/check to successfully detect all VirusBlast files with the SpyHunter Spyware Detection Tool. If you wish to remove VirusBlast, you can either purchase the SpyHunter spyware removal tool to remove VirusBlast or follow the VirusBlast manual removal method provided in the "Remedies and Prevention" section.
Method of Infection
There are many ways your computer could get infected with VirusBlast. VirusBlast can come bundled with shareware or other downloadable software.
Another method of distributing VirusBlast involves tricking you by displaying deceptive pop-up ads that may appear as regular Windows notifications with links which look like buttons reading Yes and No. No matter which "button" that you click on, a download starts, installing VirusBlast on your system. VirusBlast installs on your computer through a trojan and may infect your system without your knowledge or consent.
If you think you may already be infected with VirusBlast, use this SpyHunter Spyware dectection tool to detect VirusBlast and other common Spyware infections. After detection of VirusBlast, the next advised step is to remove VirusBlast with the purchase of the SpyHunter Spyware removal tool.
Symptoms
VirusBlast may attempt to change your computer's desktop, hijack your browser, monitor your Internet browsing activities, change system files, and can do this without your knowledge or permission. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to remove all traces of VirusBlast from your computer.
Remedies and Prevention
VirusBlast, as well as other Spyware, are constantly evolving and becoming more advanced to avoid detection. VirusBlast along with its variants can install in different locations and even when you try to uninstall it you find they reappear when you reboot your computer.
Install a good anti-spyware software
When there's a large number of traces of Spyware, for example VirusBlast, that have infected a computer, the only remedy may be to automatically run a Spyware scan from a good anti-spyware software designed to detect VirusBlast and other types of spyware.
Remove VirusBlast manually
Another method to remove VirusBlast is to manually delete VirusBlast files in your system. Detect and remove the following VirusBlast files:
Processes
- uninst.exe
- vblast_setup.exe
- virusblast.exe
DLLs
- blastiemonitor.dll
- dbghelp.dll
- desktopmanager.dll
- messengercontrol.dll
- msvcp71.dll
- startupeditor.dll
Other Files
- activex.db
- blacklist.db
- config.ini
- cookies.db
- english.ini
- english1.ini
- filesnames.db
- hosts.db
- knownlocations.db
- md5.db
- registry.db
- sdebug.log
- spanish.ini
- spywareinfo.db
- tips.txt
- vblast_activity-08032006-100605.log
- virusblast v5.0 un-installer.lnk
- virusblast v5.0 website.lnk
- virusblast v5.0.lnk
- virusblast.chm
- virusblast.url
- VirusBlast
Registry Keys
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\appid\{490e7d57-1fc1-4ea6-bd52-483b7271b223}
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\appid\{9da1990b-9bca-4c80-aefb-11a40fa849f9}
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{0d0fab5c-2be4-4126-a28e-828febce1e55}
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{1f6fe2c2-6040-4645-9053-7f689affe176}
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{9da04bbd-71bb-020c-436e-42fecbb98f05}
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{e6b4ab50-f423-4ee6-9839-b35dcfcdfa49}
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{1131081d-81ed-46f0-8b03-b728aeaffd12}
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{214345b8-bb69-498d-a168-29f58f15d806}
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{e6b4ab50-f423-4ee6-9839-b35dcfcdfa49}
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\typelib\{283ed043-d403-4808-bf28-fcde29dcf1fb}
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\typelib\{80ed1eb2-55fb-4434-bd41-e1645a370158}
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\app paths\virusblast.exe
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run virusblast
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\virusblast
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\virusblast
- 1F6FE2C2-6040-4645-9053-7F689AFFE176
- SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\VirusBlast.exe
- VirusBlast
- 0D0FAB5C-2BE4-4126-A28E-828FEBCE1E55
- E6B4AB50-F423-4EE6-9839-B35DCFCDFA49
- 283ED043-D403-4808-BF28-FCDE29DCF1FB
- 80ED1EB2-55FB-4434-BD41-E1645A370158
- DFCDA823-80C5-4F55-B328-7EFD4AFBD9A0
Known Variants
VirusBurst is a re-branded variant of other well-known rogue anti-spyware programs, including SpywareQuake, SpyFalcon, SpywareStrike, SpySheriff, SpyHeal and many other pseudonyms.
External links
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Spyware
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- Non-profit Malware Process Library - Non-profit website that list most known Spyware Process names.
- How Spyware And The Weapons Against It Are Evolving
- Windows System Update - Latest bug fixes for Microsoft Windows
- Manual Removal Instructions for VirusBlast - Learn how to remove VirusBlast.
- McAfee Threat Center - Library of detailed information on viruses.
- Remove VirusBlast - Easy VirusBlast removal steps. Parasite database on how to remove spyware and rogue anti-spyware programs.
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