How to Get Rid of the Virus Lab Downloader

Virus Lab Downloader, also known as Virus Response Lab, is a virus that disguises itself as a legitimate antivirus program. The virus hides itself in a video codec and infects your computer when the video codec is downloaded. Virus Lab Downloader floods your computer with pop-ups notifying you that your computer is infected and then directing you to a website where you can download a program to remove the infections. Unfortunately, this is simply an attempt to procure your financial information and to get you to download additional viruses.

End Infected Processes

Step 1

Press "Ctrl," "Alt" and "Delete."

Step 2

Click on the "Task Manager."

Step 3

Click on the "Processes" tab.

Step 4

End the following processes (right-click on it and select "End Process"):

VirusResponseLab2009.exe

uninst.exe

Step 5

Download and install Microsoft Security Essentials (See Resources). After installation the program will download an updated virus definition database and scan your system to remove any viruses. Run the program regularly to prevent future infections.

Resources

• Microsoft Security Essentials Download Page

About the Author

Thomas King is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law where he served as managing editor of the "Pittsburgh Journal of Environmental and Public Health Law." He currently lives in Aberdeen, Washington where he writes and practices law.

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