VB.aca
How to Remove VB.aca from Your Computer
To completely purge VB.aca from your computer, you need to delete the files and folders associated with VB.aca. These files and folders are respectively listed in the Files and Folders sections on this page.
For instructions on deleting the VB.aca files and folders, see the following section How to Delete VB.aca Files (.exe, .dll, etc.).
How to Delete VB.aca Files (.exe, .dll, etc.)^
The files and folders associated with VB.aca are listed in the Files and Folders sections on this page.
To delete the VB.aca files and folders:
- Using your file explorer, browse to each file and folder listed in the Folders and Files sections.
- Select the file or folder and press SHIFT+Delete on the keyboard.
- Click Yes in the confirm deletion dialog box.
VB.aca Categorized as:^
Downloader
A type of trojan. The primary purpose of downloaders is to install malicious code on a user’s computer. However, they can enable other malicious uses. For example, they can be used to continually download new versions of malicious code, adware, or “pornware.” They are also used frequently used to exploit the vulnerabilities of Internet Explorer.
Downloaders are typically written in script languages such as VBS or JavaScript.
Be Aware of the Following Downloader Threats:
How Did My PC Get Infected with VB.aca?^
The following are the most likely reasons why your computer got infected with VB.aca:
- Your operating system and Web browser's security settings are too lax.
- You are not following safe Internet surfing and PC practices.
Downloading and Installing Freeware or Shareware
Small-charge or free software applications may come bundled with spyware, adware, or programs like VB.aca. Sometimes adware is attached to free software to enable the developers to cover the overhead involved in created the software. Spyware frequently piggybacks on free software into your computer to damage it and steal valuable private information.
Using Peer-to-Peer Software
The use of peer-to-peer (P2P) programs or other applications using a shared network exposes your system to the risk of unwittingly downloading infected files, including malicious programs like VB.aca.
Visiting Questionable Web Sites
When you visit sites with dubious or objectionable content, trojans-including VB.aca, spyware and adware, may well be automatically downloaded and installed onto your computer.
Detecting VB.aca^
The following symptoms signal that your computer is very likely to be infected with VB.aca:
PC is working very slowly
VB.aca can seriously slow down your computer. If your PC takes a lot longer than normal to restart or your Internet connection is extremely slow, your computer may well be infected with VB.aca.
New desktop shortcuts have appeared or the home page has changed
VB.aca can tamper with your Internet settings or redirect your default home page to unwanted web sites. VB.aca may even add new shortcuts to your PC desktop.
Annoying popups keep appearing on your PC
VB.aca may swamp your computer with pestering popup ads, even when you're not connected to the Internet, while secretly tracking your browsing habits and gathering your personal information.
E-mails that you didn't write are being sent from your mailbox
VB.aca may gain complete control of your mailbox to generate and send e-mail with virus attachments, e-mail hoaxes, spam and other types of unsolicited e-mail to other people.
Dear Exterminate It,
I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you.
Your response and the update has fixed my problem.
I have spent several weeks fiddling around trying to resolve it, and could not and my previous Anti-Virus program could find it but not fix it.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
Sincerely yours,
Bountiful, Utah