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Uninstall VirusRay
VirusRay Description and Removal Instructions
VirusRay, or VirusRay 3.8, is a rogue spyware removal tool designed to trick users into purchasing its full rogue version by showing misleading warning messages on the Taskbar. VirusRay is usually downloaded and installed via ZLOB/MediaAccess Codec installer from an adult site. Once executed, VirusRay will scan your machine and use false positives in order to frighten you into purchasing the full version of the program. Although VirusRay may appear to be undamaging, it is a security risk to your computer and it may actually expose you to more security threats by installing additional malware. Moreover, VirusRay is known to be a clone of AntiVirGear.
Home site for this rogue anti-spyware application is www.virusray.com
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
Please note: This website is NOT associated or affiliated in any way
with VirusRay or its creators. The content provided in this article should NOT be construed as an endorsement, a recommendation or an advertisement for VirusRay.
The goal of this article is to assist computer users on the detection and removal of VirusRay. This article is provided on an "as is" basis and to be used for informational purposes only. |
Why Should I Remove VirusRay?
Note: Manual removal is a difficult process and it is not recommend
unless you are an expert in this field. Therefore, your best defense is to
download and install a reliable anti-spyware program to scan VirusRay and other spyware on your machine.
In order to detect VirusRay in the easiest and fastest way possible, we advised trying the free SpyHunter scanner provided on this website.
The free version of SpyHunter is only a detection utility.
However, if you wish to continue to the VirusRay removal stage with SpyHunter, you must first purchase the full version of SpyHunter or you
can manually remove VirusRay by moving on to the "Remove VirusRay Manually" section.
Online threats constantly change to avoid detection, and therefore SpyHunter comes equipped with a full technical support, as well as a
one-on-one customer support service called Spyware HelpDesk which gives its support technicians the ability to create a custom automated
fix tailored to your PC. If SpyHunter is unable to detect and remove VirusRay, the Spyware Helpdesk will generate a custom fix, transmit
it to your SpyHunter removal tool and completely remove VirusRay from your PC.
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
- Run a full system scan to detect VirusRay files.
- Once you've detected VirusRay on your PC, you will then need to purchase SpyHunter to start the removal process.
- Reboot your PC and rerun the scan for any remaining traces of VirusRay.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove VirusRay
and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
Remove VirusRay Manually
Tip:
If you are not an expert in this field, we highly
recommend you use SpyHunter to scan your PC for VirusRay. You'll run
the risk of damaging your computer if you make a mistake
during the manual removal process.
Stop the following VirusRay processes:
VirusRay 3.8.exe
Remove the following
VirusRay registry keys:
ab75cc7d-2751-4144-a278-5462d5a5884c SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\0ee82408-3eef-49e3-9370-f94cf2e4034a 0ee82408-3eef-49e3-9370-f94cf2e4034a 1D723C81-2C9F-44DD-8F94-A2D3A06845E9 41FC2EBD-79F5-4FE0-8558-708DCB7FE255 45DB217B-965D-4917-A653-C2A871534B4C 48A95844-A761-4D96-8191-0913D493823E 60FD2747-818B-4242-A041-4C1209F3D3A6 70F731FD-6C5F-4D46-A29C-6B97FABEF0D0 77F6ABAA-C14B-4E0C-975E-0CFFA568B0BE 78AA9209-DED5-4F37-93A0-89FBEE57E4FC 869B656B-142E-47E6-B4F6-973D17E80BBF 89F84A04-F5EF-4F4A-AF97-7DA43DD0371F 8F9C1393-41D7-4BE1-8752-098BC97514D2 9097FA96-8EFD-4D04-8024-C920AB56BBEA ACD5D550-4481-4F05-B6D8-A78566BD81D3 BE096ECD-D62E-4B2D-BBA5-CBF9BFA4AB23 DDA20808-84A0-48C3-902A-7E31FF47EA6B E9C4CBEB-7BDF-47FF-8EDF-D72B50BB50EF 1AE427B0-E3B7-4D2E-A6B9-36605B0F214E Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\VirusRay 3.8.exe 3.8
Unregister the following VirusRay DLL files:
dfrep.dll
unpfrwb.dll
Locate and delete the following VirusRay
files:
VirusRay 3.8.exe
VirusRay 3.8.lnk
Uninstall VirusRay 3.8.lnk
VirusRay 3.8.url
VirusRay 3.8 Website.lnk
dfrep.dll
vra.dat VirusRay 3.8 unpfrwb.dll
VirusRay Advice
VirusRay manual removal process can be difficult to do because you're required to access and edit
sensitive files in your system registry.
Warning: If you try to remove VirusRay files without being completely
sure what you are doing, you run the risk of damaging or losing important data on your computer.
Tip: To avoid this risk, we highly recommend you use a good spyware cleaner/remover to
automatically find and remove VirusRay as well as spyware,
adware, trojan and malware in your PC.
VirusRay Automatic Detection
To automatically search for VirusRay...
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove VirusRay
and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
For more details on VirusRay, please read our "VirusRay Overview" below.
VirusRay Overview
In the following sections, we investigate and explain the key malicious properties that are attributed to VirusRay.
How VirusRay infects your PC
VirusRay may use one or more of these methods to infect your computer. VirusRay is spyware that may take
control of your entire system. VirusRay may infect your computer...
- Through unexpected email attachments. One of the most popular ways of becoming infected with spyware is by opening an attachment
sent via e-mail. You should never open unexpected email attachments. Confirm with the sender first that they did in fact send the
email.
- Through browser security loopholes while you're surfing the Web. Some spyware can even bypass firewalls by disguising itself as
part of legitimate software.
- Through instant messenger programs. If you're not secured by a good firewall, spyware can attach itself when you're
sharing files with your instant messenger.
- VirusRay recreates, repairs and updates itself. VirusRay and other complex spyware
applications may recreate, repair and update themselves to evade deletion. When VirusRay alters, restores and updates
its files, DLLs, registry keys and process, a scanner may only remove part of the program allowing the other
remaining files to execute procedures to repair and update. In these cases, it can make the VirusRay manual removal
process very difficult.
VirusRay Prevention Rules
Follow these VirusRay prevention rules and protect your computer from VirusRay and other spyware:
Rule #1: Ensure that your Windows Security is up-to-date.
Every week Microsoft provides their new updates that can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website. To get
Microsoft Update, you should do the following steps:
- Go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates,
- Select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list,
- Open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet,
- Press "Default Level" and then OK,
- Press "Custom Level."
Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software.
A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current VirusRay as well as other forms of spyware
can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively
reverse the damage of your computer and detect VirusRay automatically.
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for spyware detection. To remove VirusRay
and other online threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
Rule #3: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date.
New VirusRay files can be created every day, thus it is very important to ensure that your
anti-spyware program is up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click
of a button so you can get new spyware definitions immediately. Often, good anti-spyware software will open
an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.
Rule #4: Install and keep your firewall turned on.
A firewall is vital for a complete protection of your PC. Ensure that your firewall is always turned on.
A firewall can stop unwanted software like VirusRay from hijacking your PC.
VirusRay and other Spyware Related Info:
Wikipedia.org/Spyware - Wikipedia's definition of spyware.
StopBadware.org - A non-profit organization that aims to fight against badware.
Anti-Spyware Coalition - Is a group dedicated to building a consensus about definitions and best
practices in the debate surrounding spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies.
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