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Name of the threat:

Command or file name:

Threat type:

Affected OS:

Vista Smart Defender Pro

(random).exe

Rogue

Win32/Win64 (Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Vista Smart Defender Pro is rogue threat from the Rogue.FakeRean-Braviax family. This application is considered a scareware fake anti-spyware program as it shows fake scan results, false security alerts, redirects your web browser, and does not allow you to run your legitimate Windows applications and Windows Services. This application is promoted through malicious websites that attempt to install the software by exploiting vulnerabilities on your computer or by tricking you with fake online scans.

Vista Smart Defender Pro registration keys:

9443-077673-5028
3425-814615-3990
2233-298080-3424
1147-175591-6550

Vista Smart Defender Pro intrusion method

Vista Smart Defender Pro copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is (random).exe. Then it creates new startup key with name Vista Smart Defender Pro and value (random).exe. You can also find it in your processes list with name (random).exe or Vista Smart Defender Pro. Also, it can create folder with name Vista Smart Defender Pro under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData.

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Threat's description and solution are developed by Security Stronghold security team.

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Technical details of Vista Smart Defender Pro threat.

Manual Vista Smart Defender Pro removal.

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How to remove Vista Smart Defender Pro manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with Vista Smart Defender Pro, removing it from starup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by Vista Smart Defender Pro.

To get rid of Vista Smart Defender Pro, you should:

1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:

%CommonAppData%\(random).exe

%LocalAppData%\(random).exe

%Temp%\(random).exe

%AppData%\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\(random).exe

Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:

no information

3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:

Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe
Value: (Default)
Data: random

Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command
Value: (Default)
Data: %LocalAppData%\(random).exe -a

Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\
Value: (Default)
Data: Application

Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\\DefaultIcon
Value: (Default)
Data: %1

Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\\shell\open\command
Value: (Default)
Data: %LocalAppData%\(random).exe

Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ah\shell\open\command
Value: IsolatedCommand

Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell
\open\command
Value: (Default)
Data: %LocalAppData%\(random).exe -a

Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\IEXPLORE.EXE\shell
\open\command
Value: (Default)
Data: %LocalAppData%\(random).exe

Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

If Vista Smart Defender Pro blocks you from running security programs.

Often rogue programs like Vista Smart Defender Pro block you from running security programs and visiting anti-virus websites. In this case we recommend you to boot your Windows in Safe Mode with Networking. This is special mode when Windows will not load third-party services, drivers and start-up objects. However you will be able to use Internet. Just download and run suggested programs for easy Vista Smart Defender Pro removal is Safe Mode with Networking. To load in Safe Mode with Networking and remove Vista Smart Defender Pro do the following:

Start or restart your Windows
Keep pressing F8 button from the beginning of the boot
This will open Advanced Boot Option menu
In the menu choose Safe Mode with Networking (use arrows on the keyboard to navigate)
Wait until Windows loads
Download WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool scan and remove found threats.
Restart Windows in Normal Mode

Information provided by: Aleksei Abalmasov

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