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What To Do Now
This program poses a serious threat to your computer.
Uninstall programs
Maybe, you will have to uninstall this program manually:
If an uninstaller is not available, does not work as expected, or you do not want to use it, you can use the following free tools to detect and remove this program and other unwanted software from your PC:
- Windows defender  for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
Get More Help
You can also visit our advanced troubleshooting page or look for more help in the Microsoft Virus and Malware Community.
If you’re using Windows XP, see our Windows XP end of support page.
STEP 2. Repair The Windows Registry From Malicious Changes Made To Vista Defender.
Vista Defender changed Windows registry settings, so when trying to run the executablethe file instead launches the infection, rather than the desired program.
Some variants of this virus prevent the web browser from opening. Therefore, you should download this registry fix to a clean computer and then transfer the program to the infected computer. You can transfer files using CD / DVD, external drive, or USB storage.
You can also right-click Internet Explorer or another browser icon on the infected computer and select “Run as” or “Run as administrator”. This should open your browser where you can download this registry fix, click on the link below and save it in a folder accessible to your infected account.
- Download registryfix.reg to repair malicious Win 7 Defender registry changes.
REGISTRYFIX.REG DOWNLOAD-LINK (This link will automatically download a registry fix named registryfix.reg.) - Double click the registryfix.reg file to run it. At the registry editor prompt, click Yes, and then click OK.
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