Remove Win 7 Antispyware 2010

Win 7 Antispyware 2010 is a new fake antispyware program that infects computers running Windows 7. It changes its name and interface depending on the user’s operating system; on Windows Vista machines it becomes Antivirus Vista 2010 and on Windows XP machines it becomes XP Internet Security 2010. No matter what version you have installed, the characteristics of this rogue are the same. It makes itself look like a genuine Windows update by stating it was installed via Windows Automatic Update. After it is installed on your computer, it will automatically perform a fake scan and present false security threats to scare you into purchasing a license in order for removal. Of course it is all a scam. Follow the instructions below to remove Win 7 Antispyware 2010 or its variants. You may need to boot into Windows Safe Mode with Networking to do so. Other names that this malware has are:

Windows 7: Win 7 Guardian, Win 7 Antivirus Pro, Win 7 Antispyware 2010, Win 7 Internet Security, Win 7 Internet Security 2010

Windows Vista: Antivirus Vista 2010, Vista Antispyware 2010, Vista Guardian, Vista Antivirus Pro, Vista Internet Security, Vista Internet Security 2010

Windows XP: XP Guardian, XP Antivirus Pro, XP AntiSpyware 2010, XP Internet Security, XP Internet Security 2010, Antivirus XP 2010

Here is a screenshot of Win 7 Antispyware 2010:

Once you have removed Win 7 Antispyware 2010 from your computer using either the automatic or manual method, make sure to block it and other malicious software using a HOSTS file. Please note that with the auomatic method, your computer should be protected from future spyware threats since you now have a spyware blocker program installed. We recommend downloading the HOSTS file from here, which contains a complete, up-to-date list of malicious websites especially if you used the manual method.