Win32 Virus Removal

Windows Vista Fix is a malware that acts as an analysis and optimization program in order to scare you into thinking there are issues with your computer and suggest that you need to buy the full version of Windows Vista Fix to be able to get rid of these problems.

Windows Vista Fix gets installed on your computer via Trojans that start displaying fake error messages regarding your HDD. Once you click on these fake alert messages Windows Vista Fix will automatically download and install itself on your computer.

Once installed Windows Vista Fix will set itself to start automatically at Windows startup. By doing so Windows Vista Fix will continuously spam fake alert messages whenever you will try to run or delete files on your computer. Windows Vista Fix will suggest that you are able to fix these problems only if you buy the full version of the program. Do Not give away your money and personal information for this supposed “full version” as it is nothing more than a fake defragment tool.

How To: Remove Windows Vista Fix Virus / Malware ( Removal Guide )

Windows Vista Fix will also make some of your files hidden and redirect your internet browsing.

When your computer is infected with Windows Vista Fix it’s vital that you don’t remove the files in your Temp folder or use any temp file cleaner. When Windows Vista Fix infects your computer it usually deletes some of your shortcuts and files, however it also makes backups to the deleted items in the %Temp%\smtmp folder. That’s why it is important not to remove any of the temp files. Later on we will cover how to restore these files from your temp folder.

Windows Vista Fix Removal Guide

• Before you start with the actual disinfection you will need to download and run RKill so that any process related with Windows Vista Fix will be killed. The RKill scanning process might take some time so please be patient. Also you will need to ignore any warning messages suggesting that RKill is a threat to your computer. If these warning messages prevent you from installing and using RKill then go to the download link provided above and download another renamed version of RKill. Do NOT reboot your computer after completing this step.

• Now, if you’re experiencing internet redirects this means Windows Vista Fix also infected your machine with a rootkit infection. To get rid of this problem you will need to follow this rootkit infection removal guide. In case you are still experiencing redirects after following the rootkit infection guide then quit this removal guide and follow these steps instead.

• Download and install Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware MBAM while making sure that both the Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware buttons are checked during the installation process. After MBAM finishes installing, reboot your computer if prompted to do so.

• Once your computer reboots MBAM will update itself after which you will be presented with the MBAM main window. Press on the Scanner tab, check the Perform Full Scan option and press on the Scan button below. Once the scanning is complete MBAM will present you with a full list of threats found on your computer. Make sure to check every one of these threats and then press on the Remove Selected button found in the lower section. Reboot your computer if necessary.

• If you have followed these steps accordingly your computer should now be rid of Windows Vista Fix. However you will need to download Unhide.exe and follow this guide in order to make your files visible again, as well as restoring the files from your Temp folder.

After all these steps are completed it’s highly recommended that you follow this Secunia PSI guide in order to determine if your system has vulnerabilities that might open the door for future threats similar to Windows Vista Fix.