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Old 03-09-2010 at 05:36 PM   #1
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WARNING: Vista Guardian 2010
Just a little warning to everyone.

http://www.2-viruses.com/remove-vista-guardian-2010

If you have this virus, I advise you watch the Youtube videos to remove it.
Google doesn't help.
Old 03-09-2010 at 07:59 PM   #2
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how do you know if you have it
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Old 03-09-2010 at 08:13 PM   #3
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If you have it, it takes over your OS... you'll know when you have it.
Old 03-09-2010 at 08:43 PM   #4
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Basically, if you see this:



Then you will get many annoying popups saying your comp. is in danger.
Old 03-09-2010 at 08:44 PM   #5
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I was almost fooled!
I thought it was an update from Vista...
Old 03-09-2010 at 08:57 PM   #6
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People still use vista?
Old 03-09-2010 at 08:59 PM   #7
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its all about windows 7
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Old 03-09-2010 at 09:10 PM   #8
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How the heck did you manage to download and install it?

I tried googling it and see what their website looks like and it's spammed with removal instructions.

Format and reinstall Windows is the best way and if you are looking for a free antivirus, get Microsoft Security Essentials from http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/

It's legit, free and I have no problem with it whatsoever. In my own opinion, it's better than NOD32, most people with good computer knowledge tend to go by NOD32. However, now that MSE is out, I am not so sure!
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I didn't.
It just happened all of a sudden...
I think I'm just gonna change it to Windows 7.
Old 03-10-2010 at 12:40 AM   #10
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Get a mac

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I've had this virus like 8 million times. Its not so bad after the first million. It appears under different names, like XP Antivirus, etc etc. How I notice it, is that my symantec refuses to update and shuts off randomly in scans. I use MalwareBytes to get rid of it while in safe mode.
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Quote:
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Get a mac
Shut up.
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LOLOLOL

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