What is virus heat is it bad for my computer? How do I get rid of the icon that indicates I have a problem?

Question

I uninstalled the program, but keep getting the ICON that says I need it for anti spyware purposes. I don't want virus heat, but I can not get rid of that ICON. Is this really a virus that can harm my computer- if so what do I do about it?

Thanks

Answer 1

Yes. You are really infected with a virus called Heat.



Manual Virus Heat Removal Instructions:





Stop Virus Heat Processes:

VirusHeat 4.3.exe

VirusHeat 3.9.exe

VirusHeat.exe



Unregister Virus Heat DLL Files:

iinqyl.dll

wuuawkz.dll

eeioq.dll

wbchha.dll

heuvth.dll

xskmoqx.dll

txdkfh.dll



Find and Delete these Virus Heat Files:

VirusHeat 4.3.exe

VirusHeat 4.3.lnk

VirusHeat 4.3.url

Uninstall VirusHeat 4.3.lnk

VirusHeat 3.9.exe

VirusHeat 3.9.lnk

VirusHeat 3.9.url

Uninstall VirusHeat 3.9.lnk

VirusHeat.exe

VirusHeat.lnk

VirusHeat.url

Uninstall VirusHeat.lnk

iinqyl.dll

wuuawkz.dll

eeioq.dll

wbchha.dll

heuvth.dll

xskmoqx.dll

txdkfh.dll



Remove Virus Heat Registry Values:

917f93bf-6714-4e11- 8982-59db2e0f88fc

E94EB13E-D78F-0857 -7734-5E67A49FFFF1

0979850F-6C3E-4294- B225-B3D3C4A6F2A1

1BB2DA5F-B78F-44EA -BDA1-771CBE1DEC68

2A4E73C5-BA3C-4391- B7E5-FFE8D3BD6245

8D42769F-07D8-494D- AAB4-AA1652C541FA

A1922071-390C-418D- 916D-91209E95D286

A1F8CD95-CFB3-43D1 -A956-63441CC058C1

A63B46AD-96A7-4A2C -BD8F-8CD097E1593A

A65F98DD-2360-468C -B76E-B1B84C0D547C

AE2AEED0-BE1B-4BA2 -826E-20D1991081B8

D7F73787-6206-4BBA- BDC0-7CFA9940DBCB

E770F739-2968-4ED9- A63C-DC1938DC82A2

CFAFA83C-855B-4E3D -92B9-A587995B675A

44A923CA-F430-4F85- 9F84-5153ECDB882E

4E6E21EC-9D72-4164- 8A53-74786A467872

631E9E48-B066-43DA- 92AC-6DADF61B173B

65C1361C-E696-4AF0- 9E21-81910193F352

77DCE805-C8CE-48AA -A47F-BFA6CC7704B3





I strongly advise you to INVEST in a proper security suite from now on from a RELIABLE vendor like McAfee and ensure its properly configured and kept completely up to date along with windows updates.



Good Luck

Answer 2

VirusHeat is a rogue anti-spyware program sure to “heat” up your computer with misleading spyware results, browser hijacks, redirects to unreliable websites and further exposure to other malware threats. VirusHeat is designed to display system warning messages stating that your system has detected a number of active spyware applications. VirusHeat offers users to purchase a full version of the program to remove the detected spyware infections. Try getting rid of VirusHeat before it pushes you to pull out your credit card out of your pocket.

Answer 3

I doubt it is the Nortons but rather the Virus causing your problem. Try this procedure using your Nortons. You can use other AV and AS programs in this procedure. TEMPORARILY SHOW HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS. 1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2. Click Appearance and Themes, and then click Folder Options. 3. On the View tab, under Hidden files and folders, click "Show hidden files and folders", and clear(uncheck) the "Hide protected operating system files" check box. IMPORTANT: Files are hidden by Windows for a very good reason. It is not wise to experiment with these files. Unfortunately, to successfully remove modern spyware we must turn this protection off temporarily. Please turn the protection back on when you have finished cleaning your system. EMPTY INTERNET EXPLORER BROWSER CACHE: 1. On the Internet Explorer Tools menu, click Internet Options. 2. On the General tab, in the Temporary Internet Files section, click the Delete Files button. Select the Delete all offline content check box in the confirmation dialogue box that appears, click OK. Click OK again. RESTART IN SAFE MODE: To do this you need to hold down or repeatedly tap the F8 key while the computer is booting (when the computer is displaying a black screen with white text). When the boot menu appears, use your keyboard arrows to select "Safe Mode." Safe Mode can look quite ugly. The color may look bad, and all of your desktop icons will be very large. This is normal. START THE SCAN WITH YOUR PROGRAM(S). When the scan and removal are completed REBOOT COMPUTER. This will restart you in normal mode. RESET HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS. The RESTORE POINTS may be infected with the Malware and cannot be used. Delete the old one(s) and make a new one. CLEAR OLD RESTORE POINT(S). HERE'S HOW: 1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2. Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click on the System Restore tab. 3. Select the Turn Off System Restore check box, click Apply, then restart your computer. 4. Return to the System Restore Tab and turn System Restore back on. TO SET A NEW RESTORE POINT: 1. Click the Start button. 2. Point to Programs, then navigate to Accessories, then System Tools, then click System Restore. 3. Choose Create a restore point, and then click Next. 4. In the Restore point description box, type a name for your restore point, and then click Next. 5. Click OK. NOTE: If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and are unable to access the Internet after removing Malware, there is a command that may fix the problem. It works by resetting the winsock catalogue. Click on Start, then Run and type CMD in the box. Click OK. Type "netsh winsock reset" (no quotes)into the DOS window that appears.

Answer 4

How To Remove Virusheat (removal Instructions)

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic130080.html



The best protection for your computer is a 3-tiered approach: [1] anti-spyware software, [2] anti-virus software, and a [3] firewall

[1] Latest list of Firewalls (use only one at at time)

http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2008/03/latest-list-of-firewalls.html

[2] Latest list of Anti Virus programs (use only one at at time)

http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2008/03/latest-list-of-anti-virus-programs.html

[3] Latest list of Anti Spyware removal tools

http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2008/03/latest-list-of-anti-spyware-removal.html



http://www.lavasoft.com/support/spywareeducationcenter/protect_yourself.php

Answer 5

virus heat is a corrupt program. it is presented as anti spyware and it loads alerts similar to security notification, but they are fabricated. furthermore, virusheat doesn't protect computer and it won't do even if you pay for the license. it's just a scam to milk money.



as the icon is still there, virus heat is on your computer as well. use virusheat removal to delete this malware: http://www.2-viruses.com/remove-virusheat

Answer 6

If you want a easy way to remove virus heat download a program called Rogue Remover you can find it on the majorgeeks web page.

Answer 7

VirusHeat 3.9 (www.VirusHeat.com) is one of the most dangerous rogues promoted by Zlob trojan. This trojan will install VirusHeat directly into your computer and than start showing annoying security alerts, system tray notifications (fake tray baloons) trying to trick you to buy VirusHeat “full” version. This misleading program can install additional spyware to steal your personal data (credit card numbers, PayPal accounts e.t.c). We recomend to remove VirusHeat as soon as possible.

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try manual removal instructions:

Answer 8

1. make sure u completly get rid of it go to your :c and then go to program files and delete the folder of the application name if that doesnt not work then just restart your computer and if that doesnt work do a system restore go to all programs applications system tools system restore and just restore your computer to before u install that program