How to Remove VaccineTree Rogue Anti-Spyware?
VaccineTree Information:
VaccineTree (also known as Vaccine Tree) is categorized as a rogue anti-spyware software from the same family as EzPrivacy or Virus Cure. VaccineTree may enter into your machine without any notifications. Once inside, VaccineTree will surely start its fake scanner and tell you that it has detected many Trojans, adware and spyware etc in Korean language. In addition to its fake scan results, it will trigger several bogus alert messages. VaccineTree uses these fake scan results and popup alerts to scare you into purchasing the licensed copy of VaccineTree for protection. Actually, VaccineTree has no ability to detect or remove any type of computer parasites. Don’t get frightened by all these fabricated popups designed to rip you off. Use the following removal instructions and remove VaccineTree once you notice its traces on your PC.
Manual Removal
Note: If you are not proficient with computer, it’s suggested that you backup your registry before manually removing VaccineTree Virus. And double check the entries that you are going to delete, or your computer can’t work for missing some files.
Step 1: End its process by opening Task Manager.
VTreport.exe
vtReg.exe
vtMon.exe
avSubEngine.exe
avsrvc.exe
avsrv.exe
VTAutoUpdate.exe
Uninstall.exe
VaccineTree.exe
Step 2: Registry entries you need to delete:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\vaccinetreemain
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Vaccinetree
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\VaccineTreeMain
Step 3: The files you need to delete:
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\list_control\VerticleScrollBarUpArrow.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\list_control\VerticleScrollbarTop.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\list_control\VerticleScrollBarThumb.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\list_control\VerticleScrollBarSpan.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\list_control\VerticleScrollBarDownArrow.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\list_control\VerticleScrollbarBottom.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\list_control\Thumbs.db
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\list_control\right_pattern.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\list_control\pattern.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\list_control\left_pattern.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\list_control\HorizontalScrollBarThumb.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\list_control\HorizontalScrollBarSpan.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\list_control\HorizontalScrollBarRightArrow.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\list_control\HorizontalScrollBarLeftArrow.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\list_control\height_blank.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\list_control\ColumnHeaderStart.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\list_control\ColumnHeaderSpan.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\list_control\ColumnHeaderEnd.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\view.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\updateinfo_title.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\tray_copy.gif
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\tray_btn_x.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\tray_btn_cure.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\tray_btn_close.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\Thumbs.db
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\skin.xml
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\setup.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\service_win_temp_title.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\service_win_searchlist_title.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\service_title.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\service_internet_temp_title.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\scan_update_info.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\scan_title.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\scan_start2.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\scan_start.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\scan_list_bg.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\scan_info.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\scan_engine_update_info.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\scan_db_update_info.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\scanlog_title.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\scaning_target.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\scaning_scan.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\scaning_progresbar.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\scaning_pattern_count.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\scaning_objects_count.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\scaning_counting.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\scaning_cancel.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\scaing_repair_can.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\scaing_repair.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\restore.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\report.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\release_all2.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\release_all.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\realtime_title.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\realtime_stop.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\realtime_start.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\qurantine_title.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\Pop_Tray_bg2.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\Pop_Tray_bg.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\pop_resutl1_ok.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\pop_result2_title.gif
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\pop_result2_bg.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\pop_result1_title.gif
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\pop_result1_cancel.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\pop_result1_bg.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\pop_end_yes.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\pop_end_cancel.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\pop_end_bg.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\normal.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\msg_yes.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\msg_no.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\minmize.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\maxmize.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\mark.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\main_chk_vs_scan2.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\main_chk_power_scan2.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\main_chk_general_scan2.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\main_btn_startpage.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\main_btn_scan.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\logo.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\loading.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\license_date.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\last_scan_date.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\in_scan_title.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\home.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\help.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\engine_ver.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\del.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\common_exit.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\common_dlg_backpattern.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\common_close.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\close.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\btn_x.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\btn_updateinfo.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\btn_skin.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\btn_service.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\btn_scanlog.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\btn_scan.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\btn_realtime_stop.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\btn_realtime_start.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\btn_realtime.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\btn_qurantine.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\btn_logout.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\btn_exit.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\btn_cure.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\btn_autoupdate.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\btn_account.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\bg.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\all_select2.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\all_select.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\about_blank.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\5.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\4.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\3.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\2.bmp
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp\VaccineTree\1.bmp
C:\Program Files\Vaccinetree\skin\default.avs
C:\Program Files\Vaccinetree\Log\Report.txt
C:\Program Files\Vaccinetree\Lang\kr.xml
C:\Program Files\Vaccinetree\etc\VTreport.exe
C:\Program Files\Vaccinetree\etc\vtReg.exe
C:\Program Files\Vaccinetree\etc\vtMon.exe
C:\Program Files\Vaccinetree\etc\VTFilterDriver.SYS
C:\Program Files\Vaccinetree\etc\avSubEngine.exe
C:\Program Files\Vaccinetree\etc\avsrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Vaccinetree\etc\avsrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Vaccinetree\db\vsdb.dat
C:\Program Files\Vaccinetree\db\pwdb.dat
C:\Program Files\Vaccinetree\db\avmon.dat
C:\Program Files\Vaccinetree\db\adtc.dat
C:\Program Files\Vaccinetree\db\adsub.dat
C:\Program Files\Vaccinetree\db\addb.dat
C:\Program Files\Vaccinetree\VTUpdateServer.dat
C:\Program Files\Vaccinetree\VTAutoUpdate.exe
C:\Program Files\Vaccinetree\Uninstall.exe
C:\Program Files\Vaccinetree\SoVTUpdateServer.dat
C:\Program Files\Vaccinetree\partner.ini
C:\Program Files\Vaccinetree\conf.ini
C:\Program Files\Vaccinetree\VaccineTree.exe
Please, be aware that manual removal of VaccineTree Rogue Anti-Spyware is a cumbersome task and can not always ensure complete removal of the malware, due to the fact that some files might be hidden or may get reanimated automatically afterwards. Moreover, lack of the required skills and even the slightest deviation from the instructions may lead to irreparable system damage. That’s why it’s strongly recommended automatic removal of VaccineTree Rogue Anti-Spyware, which will save your time and enable avoiding any system malfunctions and guarantee the needed result.
Automatic VaccineTreer Anti-Spyware Removal:
1. Restart your computer and keep pressing F8 Key before Windows launches. Use the arrow keys to select the “Safe Mode with Networking” option, and then hit ENTER Key to continue.
2. Download VaccineTree Virus Remover, install it and update its database to the latest. After that, restart your computer so as to make VaccineTree Virus Remover fully functional. Repeat Step 1 into Safe Mode and run an Online Scan of your computer so that VaccineTree Virus Remover can detect all potential malware in your system.
NOTE: If you have problem installing VaccineTree Virus Remover, you can download this correction script, unzip it and then double click to run it. It will correct your registry settings that the virus has modified. Then double click the program and finish the installation.
3. After the Online Scan finishes, click “Details” for the malware detected to make sure that your important data are not infected and removed. Ignore or select the scan result and click “Remove” to remove the threats. Reboot your computer and let VaccineTree Virus Remover delete all detected virus.
4. Click to repair your corrupted registry
Why should you need to repair the registry?
As we all know, virus and Trojans modify and destroy system registry and make the computer malfunction so that the computer will not perform normally. Even if the virus and Trojans are removed, the registry is still destroyed or modified, so the computer still has problems. That’s the very reason why you need to repair the registry. At the meanwhile, some virus and Trojans leave some DLL files in the registry and this will cause strange DLL errors and affect the computer performance.
To make your computer run as perfectly as before or much faster than before:
1. Download and install Multi-Awarded Registry Tool.
2. Run a full scan of your registry.
3. Click “Repair Problems” and repair all errors detected.
After these 3 easy steps, your computer will run much faster than before within minutes!
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