Vanilla Reload Virus

Vanilla Reload Virus is a tremendously malicious ransomware which may have tens or even hundreds of different versions, most of which are targeted at specific countries. The name of the threat derives from an authentic money transfer system which cyber criminals have employed to collect money accumulated when using the scam. And how can you detect the infection? In reality, discovering the threat is the easiest part because the malicious ransomware Trojan locks down the computer and presented the targeted user with a bogus screen-size warning. Schemers are aware that not all Windows users will be intimidated enough to pay a fine just because their systems have been locked, which is why they also use bogus information and the credentials of authoritative law enforcement organizations, including the U.S. Department of Justice, Interpol or Europol. It is strongly advised to have Vanilla Reload Virus removed from the operating Windows system. Please continue reading to learn how to delete the ransomware.

As mentioned, the ransomware relies upon the gullibility of the attacked Windows users. Here are a few excerpts from a bogus notification which could be used to trick you into believing schemers’ lies. Note that cyber crooks could use a number of different alerts in various languages.

All activities of this computer has been recorded. All your files are encrypted. Don’t try to unlock your computer! This PC is blocked due to at Least one of the specified below. […]

The first violation may not entail the criminal liability if the payment of the fine in connection with the law of loyalty of people. on 26 January 2013. In repeated violations of criminal responsibility is inevitable.

To unlock your computer and avoid other legal consequences, you are obligated to pay a release fee of $100.

This particular excerpt belongs to the recently discovered Everything on your computer has been fully encrypted Virus. The malicious ransomware has employed Vanilla Reload, REloadit and Green dot MoneyPak services to collect the bogus fines. Even though these systems are authentic and you may have already used them a number of times, our spyware researchers recommend that you ignore them if they are attached to a screen-locking notification which allegedly has been generated by the Police or other authoritative institutions. You should apply this rule when dealing with United States Courts Virus, České Republik Police Virus, Ukash Virus, Paysafecard Virus and other well-known infections as well.

Needless to say, the removal of the malicious ransomware is not an easy task, particularly because it can lock-down the computer and remove your administrative privileges to run it accordingly to your own wishes. Regardless, you need to delete Vanilla Reload Virus, and the removal guides below will help you succeed in no time. Are you thinking about manual removal? This task is not recommended to even experienced users; however, if you are 100% sure you can delete the threat manually, scroll down to find the list of files you need to detect and remove. Note that only authentic security software will help you keep the Windows system guarded, so that cyber crooks could no longer use security vulnerabilities (e.g. fake video codecs, spam email attachments) to breach the security and burden you with further spyware removal issues.

How to remove Vanilla Reload Virus?

Remove from Windows 8:

1. Access the Metro UI start screen and move to the bottom right corner to open the Charm Bar.
2. Click Settings, then Change PC Settings and select General.
3. Move down the menu to Advanced Startup and click Start Now.
4. Select Troubleshoot, click Advanced Options and then Startup Settings.
5. Click Restart and when the menu shows up again select F5.
6. Download an automatic spyware remover from http://www.pcthreat.com/download-sph .
7. Install the application and use it to delete malicious ransomware.

Remove from Windows Vista & Windows 7:

1. Restart the computer.
2. The moment BIOS screen disappears – start tapping the F8 key.
3. Select Safe Mode with Networking using arrow keys and then tap Enter.
4. Download the automatic spyware removal tool SpyHunter.
5. Install the application, scan the computer and remove existing infections.

Remove from Windows XP:

1. Firstly restart the personal computer (use the power button).
2. As soon as BIOS loads up – start tapping F8.
3. From the appeared menu select Safe Mode with Networking (use arrow keys).
4. Tap Enter on the keyboard to save the changes.
5. When prompted with the Desktop alert – click YES.
6. Open the Start menu (left of the Task Bar).
7. Launch RUN, enter msconfig and click OK.
8. Click the Startup tab in the System Configuration Utility.
9. Select Disable All and click OK.
10. Download the automatic spyware removal tool SpyHunter.
11. Restart the PC and immediately install the application to remove malware.