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July 26, 2006
VirusBlast - How to Remove VirusBlast
VirusBlast is a rogue anti-spyware program that issues fake warnings in an attempt to trick you into buying VirusBlast v.5.0 software. VirusBlast secretly installs and automatically downloads itself onto your computer.
VirusBlast v.5.0 may change your desktop settings to issue fake warning messages, hijack the web browser and redirect you to unwanted web sites. VirusBlast secretly installs and automatically downloads itself onto your computer, therefore, VirusBlast may be difficult to remove manually.
To detect/remove VirusBlast, choose your preferred VirusBlast detection/removal method:
>> For VirusBlast Automatic Detection with SpyHunter (Fast, Easy, Safe.)
>> For VirusBlast Manual Removal (Some technical knowledge required.)
You may be infected with VirusBlast if the file C:Windowsvirusblastvirusblast.exe appears on your computer. Read more about VirusBlast and how to remove VirusBlast...
VirusBlast is also part of a group of fake Anti-Spyware applications which falsely report spyware infections, then offer to remove these parasites for a fee. Rogue anti-spyware applications similar to VirusBlast include SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, SpySheriff, SpywareStrike, TitanShield, and AntiVirusGold.
VirusBlast Screenshot:
SpyHeal Manual Removal Instructions
Note: This manual removal process is dangerous. To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, download SpyHunter's spyware scanner tool to automatically detect VirusBlast.
To manually remove VirusBlast, follow these removal steps:
Remove these VirusBlast processes:
vblast_setup.exe
virusblast.exe
uninst.exe
Remove these VirusBlast registry values:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTappid{490e7d57-1fc1-4ea6-bd52-483b7271b223}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTappid{9da1990b-9bca-4c80-aefb-11a40fa849f9}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTclsid{0d0fab5c-2be4-4126-a28e-828febce1e55}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTclsid{1f6fe2c2-6040-4645-9053-7f689affe176}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTclsid{9da04bbd-71bb-020c-436e-42fecbb98f05}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTclsid{e6b4ab50-f423-4ee6-9839-b35dcfcdfa49}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTinterface{1131081d-81ed-46f0-8b03-b728aeaffd12}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTinterface{214345b8-bb69-498d-a168-29f58f15d806}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTinterface{e6b4ab50-f423-4ee6-9839-b35dcfcdfa49}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT ypelib{283ed043-d403-4808-bf28-fcde29dcf1fb}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT ypelib{80ed1eb2-55fb-4434-bd41-e1645a370158}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEsoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversionapp pathsvirusblast.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEsoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversion
un virusblast
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEsoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversionuninstallvirusblast
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEsoftwarevirusblast
Unregister these VirusBlast DLL files:
desktopmanager.dll
messengercontrol.dll
msvcp71.dll
startupeditor.dll
blastiemonitor.dll
dbghelp.dll
Detect and delete these VirusBlast 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
**Note: SpyHunter's free version is for spyware detection only. To remove spyware, you have the option of buying the full version.
Posted by Tuck at July 26, 2006 02:58 PM