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VirusBlast Removal Guide

VirusBlast Description

VirusBlast is a rogue anti-spyware program that displays fake warning messages in order to trick the user into purchasing the software. VirusBlast proclaims to be a legitimate application for removal of spyware, but, in reality, it installs a trojan that pops up deceptive advertisement alleging to detect spyware. VirusBlast may also change the Internet Explorer default home page and redirect the web browser to malicious web sites. VirusBlast is a variant of other rogue anti-spyware programs such as SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, SpySheriff, SpywareStrike, TitanShield, and AntiVirusGold.

How can I Detect VirusBlast?

The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall VirusBlast by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden VirusBlast files, it's possible that VirusBlast will reappear after reboot. Follow the VirusBlast detection and removal methods below.

VirusBlast Automatic Detection (Recommended)

Is your PC infected with VirusBlast? To safely & quickly detect VirusBlast, we highly recommend you...

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter's malware scanner detects VirusBlast on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool to remove VirusBlast and other malware threats.

VirusBlast Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of VirusBlast manual removal instructions and VirusBlast components listed to help you remove VirusBlast from your PC. Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use SpyHunter's malware detection tool to check for VirusBlast.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find VirusBlast Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "VirusBlast" file name(s).
3. To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
4. When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "VirusBlast", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete VirusBlast in the following manual removal steps.

Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove VirusBlast Processes

1. To open the Windows Task Manager, use the combination of CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
2. Click on the "Image Name" button to search for "VirusBlast" process by name.
3. Select the "VirusBlast" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "VirusBlast" processes files:
5. virusblast.exe vblast_setup.exe uninst.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove VirusBlast Registry Values

1. To open the Registry Editor, go to Start > Run > type regedit and then press the "OK" button.
2. Locate and delete the entry or entries whose data value (in the rightmost column) is the spyware file(s) detected earlier.
3. To delete "VirusBlast" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "VirusBlast" registry entries:
5. DFCDA823-80C5-4F55-B328-7EFD4AFBD9A0 80ED1EB2-55FB-4434-BD41-E1645A370158 283ED043-D403-4808-BF28-FCDE29DCF1FB E6B4AB50-F423-4EE6-9839-B35DCFCDFA49 0D0FAB5C-2BE4-4126-A28E-828FEBCE1E55 VirusBlast SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\VirusBlast.exe 1F6FE2C2-6040-4645-9053-7F689AFFE176 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\virusblast HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\virusblast HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run virusblast HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\app paths\virusblast.exe HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\typelib\{80ed1eb2-55fb-4434-bd41-e1645a370158} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\typelib\{283ed043-d403-4808-bf28-fcde29dcf1fb} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{e6b4ab50-f423-4ee6-9839-b35dcfcdfa49} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{214345b8-bb69-498d-a168-29f58f15d806} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{1131081d-81ed-46f0-8b03-b728aeaffd12} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{e6b4ab50-f423-4ee6-9839-b35dcfcdfa49} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{9da04bbd-71bb-020c-436e-42fecbb98f05} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{1f6fe2c2-6040-4645-9053-7f689affe176} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{0d0fab5c-2be4-4126-a28e-828febce1e55} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\appid\{9da1990b-9bca-4c80-aefb-11a40fa849f9} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\appid\{490e7d57-1fc1-4ea6-bd52-483b7271b223}
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Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister VirusBlast DLL Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then click the "OK" button.
2. Type "cd" in order to change the current directory, press the "space" button, enter the full path to where you believe the VirusBlast DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where VirusBlast DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
3. To unregister "VirusBlast" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u VirusBlast.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
4. Search and unregister "VirusBlast" DLL files:
5. startupeditor.dll msvcp71.dll messengercontrol.dll desktopmanager.dll dbghelp.dll blastiemonitor.dll
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Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other VirusBlast Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
2. Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
3. To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
4. Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
5. To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
6. To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
7. Select the "VirusBlast" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "VirusBlast" processes files:
9. VirusBlast virusblast.url virusblast.exe virusblast.chm virusblast v5.0.lnk virusblast v5.0 website.lnk virusblast v5.0 un-installer.lnk vblast_setup.exe vblast_activity-08032006-100605.log uninst.exe tips.txt startupeditor.dll spywareinfo.db spanish.ini sdebug.log registry.db msvcp71.dll messengercontrol.dll md5.db knownlocations.db hosts.db filesnames.db english1.ini english.ini desktopmanager.dll dbghelp.dll cookies.db config.ini blastiemonitor.dll blacklist.db activex.db
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VirusBlast Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good malware remover to track VirusBlast and automatically remove VirusBlast as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.

If you believe you have VirusBlast installed on your computer, check for VirusBlast with SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove VirusBlast and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool. Since new VirusBlast files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on VirusBlast and other malware threats.

To learn more on VirusBlast, see our VirusBlast resource section below.

More VirusBlast Resources

What is Trojans?

VirusBlast is a type of Trojans.

Trojans install themselves secretly and quietly onto your computer, most often by the simple downloading of email attachments (usually .avi, .pif, .exe, and even .jpg files.) Most Trojans gain complete control over your system after installation, and with that may delete files, steal passwords, change your system settings, and monitor your computer acitivity.

Think you have VirusBlast? Run SpyHunter's malware scan and automatically detect VirusBlast on your PC.

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VirusBlast Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from VirusBlast and other spyware by following these four easy prevention rules.

Rule #1: Keep your Windows Security up-to-date

Microsoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website.
Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically.

To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list.

Then open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current VirusBlast spyware as well as other forms of spyware can can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect VirusBlast automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove VirusBlast and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool.

Rule #3: Install and keep your firewall turned on

A firewall is essential for a complete protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like VirusBlast from infecting your computer.

Rule #4: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date

Since new VirusBlast files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button you can get new spyware definitions instantly. Often, an anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

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VirusBlast Screenshots

View VirusBlast screenshots below and see for yourself how VirusBlast looks like. Learn how to recognize VirusBlast when it infects your machine.

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