Arestocrat virus

It seems that cyber criminals have upgraded their ransomware infections (also referred to as hostageware) as some computer users have already been hit by the threats that not only make the system inoperable and display a full-screen warning but also display a warning saying “Arestocrat”. The Arestocrat warning is visible for a few seconds while the user is still able to navigate around the Start menu.  If you have just found that the computer is infected with the so-called Arestocrat virus, it is advisable to implement a spyware removal tool that could remove the infection.

It is likely that Arestocrat virus comes alongside ransomware infections which display warning on behalf of various law enforcement agencies. For example, the warning may display the logo of FBI, Department of Justice or some other authoritative institution which fights cybercrime. Typically, when such an institution is presented, the user also finds that he or she is accused of being involved in some illegal activity, which, in most cases is related to the use of copyrighted or pornographic material.

Additionally, the user is also demanded to pay a fine by entering a pin code of a Ukash, Paysafacard, or MoneyPak voucher. If your computer is infected with Arestocrat virus and you are required to pay a fine in order to unlock the computer, all that you should do is remove the so-called Arestocrat virus.

There is no need to pay the required money as you are not guaranteed that the computer will be unlocked after having made the payment. Moreover, if the warning you have claims that the payment must be paid within 48 hours, or that you files have been encrypted, ignore it and take immediate actions to remove Arestocrat virus.

We recommend that you do not waste your time and energy trying to figure out how to remove the infection but implement a spyware removal tool. Use SpyHunter if you want to have the infection deleted and the system protected against similar instances in the future.

Arestocrat virus removal

Windows Vista and Windows 7

1. Restart the computer.
2. Start tapping the F8 key once the BIOS splash screen loads.
3. Using the up/down arrow keys, select Safe Mode with Networking and press Enter.
4. Go to http://www.pcthreat.com/download-sph and download our recommended spyware removal tool.
5. Install the application and launch a system scan.

Windows XP

1. Restart the computer.
2. Start tapping the F8 key as soon as the BIOS startup information appears.
3. Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight the Safe Mode and Networking option and press Enter.
4. Click Yes on the dialog box.
5. Go to the Start menu and launch Run.
6. Type msconfig and click OK.
7. One the Startup tab, click Disable All and then select Apply.
8. Download SpyHunter.
9. Restart the computer.
10. Install the application and remove Arestocrat virus.

Windows 8

1. Press the Windows key.
2. Click the Internet Explorer tile.
3. Type http://www.pcthreat.com/download-sph and download the spyware removal tool.
4. Install the application and scan the PC for malware.