Windows Virtual Firewall is a computer virus which will display fake security alerts,reporting that malware has been detected on your computer.This alerts are professional looking pop-ups and when you click on them, you are advised to buy Windows Virtual Firewall in order to remove the detected threats.
In reality, none of the reported issues are real, and are only used to scare you into buying Windows Virtual Firewall and stealing your personal financial information.
Apart from this bogus alerts,as part of its self-defense mechanism,Windows Virtual Firewall has disabled the Windows system utilities, including the Task Manager and Windows Registry Editor, and will block you from running certain programs that could lead to its removal.
This fake antivirus can also cause, browser redirects when you are trying to visit security websites and will slow down your computer.
If your computer is infected with Windows Virtual Firewall,then you are seeing this images:
We strongly advise you to follow our Windows Virtual Firewall removal guide and ignore any alerts that this malicious software might generate.
Under no circumstance should you buy this rogue security software as this could lead to identity theft,and if you have, you should contact your credit card company and dispute the charge stating that the program is a scam and a computer virus.
Registration codes for Windows Virtual Firewall
As an optional step,you can use the following license key to register Windows Virtual Firewall and stop the fake alerts.
0W000-000B0-00T00-E0020
Please keep in mind that entering the above registration code will NOT remove Windows Virtual Firewall from your computer , instead it will just stop the fake alerts so that you’ll be able to complete our removal guide more easily.
Removal Instructions for Windows Virtual Firewall
STEP 1 : Start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking
- Remove all floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs from your computer, and then restart your computer.
- Press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts.Please keep in mind that you need to press the F8 key before the Windows start-up logo appears.
Note: With some computers, if you press and hold a key as the computer is booting you will get a stuck key message. If this occurs, instead of pressing and holding the “F8 key”, tap the “F8 key” continuously until you get the Advanced Boot Options screen. - On the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight Safe Mode with Networking , and then press ENTER.
STEP 2: Remove Windows Virtual Firewall malicious proxy server
Windows Virtual Firewall may add a proxy server which prevents the user from accessing the internet,follow the below instructions to remove the proxy.
- Start the Internet Explorer browser and if you are using Internet Explorer 9 ,click on the gear icon (Tools for Internet Explorer 8 users) ,then select Internet Options.
- Go to the tab Connections.At the bottom, click on LAN settings.
- Uncheck the option Use a proxy server for your LAN. This should remove the malicious proxy server and allow you to use the internet again.
If you are a Firefox users, go to Firefox(upper left corner) → Options → Advanced tab → Network → Settings → Select No Proxy
STEP 3: Run RKill to terminate known malware processes associated with Windows Virtual Firewall.
RKill is a program that will attempt to terminate all malicious processes associated with Windows Virtual Firewall,so that we will be able to perform the next step without being interrupted by this malicious software.
Because this utility will only stop Windows Virtual Firewall running process, and does not delete any files, after running it you should not reboot your computer as any malware processes that are configured to start automatically will just be started again.
- While your computer is in Safe Mode with Networking ,please download the latest official version of RKill.Please note that we will use a renamed version of RKILL so that Windows Virtual Firewall won’t block this utility from running.
RKILL DOWNLOAD LINK (This link will automatically download RKILL renamed as iExplore.exe) - Double-click on the iExplore.exe icon in order to automatically attempt to stop any processes associated with Windows Virtual Firewall.
- RKill will now start working in the background, please be patient while the program looks for various malware programs and tries to terminate them.
IF you are having problems starting or running RKill, you can download any other renamed versions of RKill from here. - When Rkill has completed its task, it will generate a log. You can then proceed with the rest of the guide.
WARNING: Do not reboot your computer after running RKill as the malware process will start again , preventing you from properly performing the next step.
STEP 4: Remove Windows Virtual Firewall malicious files with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware FREE
- Download the latest official version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware FREE.
MALWAREBYTES ANTI-MALWARE DOWNLOAD LINK (This link will open a download page in a new window from where you can download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free) - Start the Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware installation process by double clicking on mbam-setup file.
- When the installation begins, keep following the prompts in order to continue with the setup process. Do not make any changes to default settings and when the program has finished installing, make sure you leave both the Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware checked. Then click on the Finish button. If Malwarebytes’ prompts you to reboot, please do not do so.
- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now start and you’ll be prompted to start a trial period , please select ‘Decline‘ as we just want to use the on-demand scanner.
- On the Scanner tab,select Perform full scan and then click on the Scanbutton to start scanning your computer.
- Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware will now start scanning your computer for Windows Virtual Firewall malicious files as shown below.
- When the scan is finished a message box will appear, click OK to continue.
- You will now be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections that Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware has detected.Please note that the infections found may be different than what is shown in the image.Make sure that everything is Checked (ticked) and click on the Remove Selected button.
- Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware will now start removing the malicious files.After completing this task it will display a message stating that it needs to reboot,please allow this request and then let your PC boot in Normal mode.
STEP 5: Double check your system for any left over infections with HitmanPro
- This step can be performed in Normal Mode ,so please download the latest official version of HitmanPro.
HITMANPRO DOWNLOAD LINK (This link will open a download page in a new window from where you can download HitmanPro) - Double click on the previously downloaded fileto start the HitmanPro installation.
IF you are experiencing problems while trying to start HitmanPro, you can use the Force Breach mode.To start HitmanPro in Force Breach mode, hold down the left CTRL-key when you start HitmanPro and all non-essential processes are terminated, including the malware process. (How to start HitmanPro in Force Breach mode – Video) - Click on Next to install HitmanPro on your system.
- The setup screen is displayed, from which you can decide whether you wish to install HitmanPro on your machine or just perform a one-time scan, select a option then click on Next to start a system scan.
- HitmanPro will start scanning your system for malicious files as seen in the image below.
- Once the scan is complete,you’ll see a screen which will display all the malicious files that the program has found.Click on Next to remove this malicious files.
- Click Activate free license to start the free 30 days trial and remove the malicious files.
- HitmanPro will now start removing the infected objects.If this program will ask you to restart your computer,please allow this request.
Hello Anonymous,
Lets work in Normal Mode.Please follow this steps:
STEP 1: Run a scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware in Chameleon Mode in Norman mode:
STEP 2: Run a scan with RogueKiller
RogueKiller Download Link (This link will automatically download RogueKiller on your computer)
STEP 3 Please perform a scan with HitmanPro as seen on the guide.
If you are having problems starting this program please use the ForceBreach mode as described in the guide.
STEP 4: Run a scan with ESET Online Scanner:
ESET Online Scanner Download Link (This link will automatically download ESET Online Scanner on your computer.)
Waiting for your reply to tell me how everything is running!
Good luck…
I Can’t Open Up Safe Mode…My Laptop Freezes..What Do I Do.
So did you manage to remove the infection?
what is this virus it has knocked out my windows firewall, all of my Microsoft security and my internet explorer. and I can not scan my computer for a virus. I have posted this virus alert to all of my friends on face book
THANK YOU!!!! This fixed my daughters computer!!! Windows Virtual Firewall had completely taken over and we couldn’t open anything or access the internet. Now her computer is virus free!!!
thank you verymuch !!! this really work !
Hello,
Lets try do this another way.Please follow the below steps:
STEP 1. While in NORMAL MODE,download HitmanPro and then start this program in ForceBreach Mode
1.Here are the direct download links for HitmanPro,
– http://dl.surfright.nl/HitmanPro36.exe (For 32bit)
– http://dl.surfright.nl/HitmanPro36_x64.exe (For 64bit)
2.Hold down the left CTRL-key when you start HitmanPro and all non-essential processes are terminated, including this rogue malicious process
Here is a video that explains with graphic details how to do this : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6eRWTv2STk
3. Let HitmanPro scan and remove the detected infections.
STEP 2: While in NORMAL MODE,download/Run Rkill and then run a scan with Malwarebytes
1.Download any re-named version of Rkill (direct download links bellow):
RKILL DOWNLOAD LINK #1
RKILL DOWNLOAD LINK #2
RKILL DOWNLOAD LINK #3
2.Next,please perform a scan with Malwarebytes as seen on the guide.
STEP 3. Run a scan with ESET Online Scanner
ESET Online Scanner Download Link (This link will automatically download ESET Online Scanner on your computer.)
Waiting for your reply to tell me how everything is working.. :) Good luck!
Great advice but my Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware seems to freeze whenever I click the Remove Selected button. Any help??
Thanks for the fix. This crap only happens when I’m broke and can’t afford a payed fix. This time I was closer than ever to pulling the trigger. You saved me hundreds from having to buy a new pc.
THANKS AGAIN ROB
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I hope you’ll have an asweome life!
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Thanks for this guide it was very helpful and easy to understand it allowed me to remove the virus with ease and in a timely manner. Thank you again and God bless you!
Thanks sooooooooooooooo much!! I prob wouldve smashed my computer in frustration if it weren’t for you!
Thanks
that was easy.thanks stelian
I don’t know from where I go this virus however your guide really helped me.Thank you and God bless you!
Best of wishes from Holland!
Thank you!Worked perfectly!