Vanilla Refill virus

Posted by Max Lehmann on September 22, 2014

What is Vanilla Refill virus?

The clandestine Vanilla Refill virus is also known as Vanilla Reload Virus, and these names derive from the money transfer system which may be employed by cyber criminals to scam you. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers warn that there are plenty of devious ransomware Trojans which can introduce you to misleading screen-locking notifications suggesting that you need to pay fines for certain cyber crimes you supposedly have performed. Vanilla Reload, MoneyPak, Ukash, Paysafecard, and other infamous virtual money transfer systems could be employed to collect the so-called fines. In reality, you must remove Vanilla Refill virus without wasting any of your time with the represented demands. Keep in mind that if you postpone the removal, it is possible that your operating system will be infected with more clandestine threats, and your virtual security will become even more vulnerable. Use our guidance within the article to delete the clandestine Vanilla Refill virus right away.

How does Vanilla Refill virus work?

As mentioned already, there are many ransomware Trojans which could slither into the operating system. Unfortunately, computer users create the perfect opportunity for Vanilla Refill virus and other devious Trojans to slither in. First of all, not all users install authentic malware detection and removal software to guard their operating systems. Secondly, they often browse the web and download software in a careless manner. Note that one single click on the wrong ad or link could be enough to execute Vanilla Refill virus installer. Once installed, it might lock-down your screen with a disturbing, intimidating but completely fake warning. If your administrative privileges are removed and a warning supposedly represented by some law enforcement agencies shows up, you must assess the situation carefully. It is most likely that you need to delete Vanilla Refill virus. Note that Vanilla Refill virus might be presented in different forms, such as Your computer has been blocked Virus or Mandiant U.S.A. Cyber Security Virus. You must remove these infections regardless of what kind of information they represent. Here are a few examples.

Your computer has been blocked!
All activities of this computer has been recorded. All your files are encrypted
Don’t try to unlock your computer!

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

This information is fictitious, and you should not follow the related demands. Do not waste your money and delete Vanilla Refill virus from the system right away. We have a few removal tips for you.

How to remove Vanilla Refill virus?

Vanilla Refill virus is a clandestine, misleading and cunning infection. It can trick computer users into thinking that they must use the Vanilla Reload transfer system to pay bogus fines, when what they must do is have Vanilla Refill virus deleted. The infection has been developed by cyber criminals, and they are mischievous enough to use familiar credentials and misleading information to convince you that you must pay money for legal purposes. The truth is that if you pay Vanilla Refill virus fines, your PC is likely to remain locked. All in all, the only thing you should do right now is remove Vanilla Refill virus, and we can help you with the task. Note that we do not advocate the manual removal because it is too complicated for most computer users.

Remove Vanilla Refill virus

Remove from Windows XP:

Restart the PC, wait for BIOS to load and start tapping F8.
In the appeared menu select Safe Mode with Networking (use arrow keys) and tap Enter.
Select Yes when the Windows is running in safe mode notification shows up.
Launch a browser and go to http://www.anti-spyware-101.com/spyhunter .
Click the Download button and save the file in a preferred location.
Now move to the Taskbar, click the Start button and in the menu click RUN.
Enter msconfig and click OK to open the System Configuration Utility.
Click the Startup tab, then select Disable All and click OK.
Restart the PC in the normal mode and install the downloaded application.
Scan the PC and delete Vanilla Refill virus.

Remove from Windows Vista & Windows 7:

Repeat steps 1-2 using the removal instructions above.
Go to http://www.anti-spyware-101.com/download-sph and download SpyHunter.
Install the program, scan the operating system and delete discovered threats.

Remove from Windows 8:

Open the Charm Bar (in Metro UI) and select Settings.
Now click Change PC Settings, then General and move to Advanced Startup.
Click Restart Now, select Advanced Startup and finally Troubleshoot.
Go to Advanced Options, click Startup Settings and hit Restart.
To restart the PC in Safe Mode with Networking select F5.
Once the PC reboots, download and install an automatic malware removal tool.
Allow the program to delete running threats and remove Vanilla Refill virus.