By Jim
Updated on Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Getting your computer to peak condition is one of the best ways to assure continued good performance from it. One of the many cheap ways to do this is to use optimization software. They help remove apps that you don’t need and monitor your hard drive so that it’s in tip-top shape. You can pick up programs that can do this for free on the Internet.
However, you’ll need to be careful. Hackers and cybercriminals have also figured out this trend and have unleashed malware programs that masquerade as legitimate pieces of software.
A good example of this is the rogue app calling itself “Disk Optimizer”. This particular piece of malware sneaks into your system via Trojans or infected websites. The main thing that Disk Optimizer does is scare inexperienced users – which is why it is called scareware. The main thing that Disk Optimizer does is that it says it has detected problems, usually during a “scan” of your computer – with your computer that may lead to data loss or a system crash.
This is a complete fabrication and just a way to frighten you into buying its supposed “full version” – usually for an exorbitantly high price. You need to remove this program immediately once you detect it. To find out how to do it, read on.
What if Virus Will Not Let You Open Spyware Doctor or Blocks The Internet?
- Download Spyware Doctor and save to your Desktop (if you cannot download then bookmark this page and skip to Step 3 to restore your internet)
- Rename the file iexplorer.exe
- Restart your Computer in Safe Mode with Networking (keep tapping F8 while your system boots up)
- Launch Internet Explorer, click on Tools and then Internet Options.
- Click on the Connections tab and select LAN Options
- Uncheck the box Use a Proxy Server For Your LAN and click OK
- Launch iexplorer.exe (Spyware Doctor)
- Update Malware Definitions and click Start Scan
- Click the Fix Checked button and remove Disk Optimizer
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Symptoms Of Infection
- Your computer is acting slow. Disk Optimizer slows down your system significantly. This includes starting up, shutting down, playing games, and surfing the web.
- You are getting pestered with pop ups. Disk Optimizer infects your registry and uses it to launch annoying pop up ads out of nowhere.
- Searches are redirected or your homepage and desktop are settings are changed. This is a symptom of a very serious Disk Optimizer infection.
Dangers Of Infection
Viruses like Disk Optimizer will infect your registry and other important system files. If the infection is not treated it can cause a complete collapse of your system.
Some Disk Optimizer infections contain spyware and keyloggers which can be used to record sensitive data like passwords, credit card, bank account, and social security numbers. The longer you allow the infection to fester, the greater the chance of identity fraud.
How To Remove Infection Manually
Uninstall Disk Optimizer Processes
Delete Disk Optimizer Files
%TempDir%\[random].exe
%TempDir%\dfrg
%TempDir%\dfrgr
%Desktop%\Disk Optimizer.lnk
%Programs%\Disk Optimizer
%Programs%\Disk Optimizer\Disk Optimizer.lnk
%Programs%\Disk Optimizer\Uninstall Disk Optimizer.lnk
Remove Disk Optimizer Registry Files
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “[random].exe”
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Warning! If Spyware Doctor is blocked by the virus then run your system in safe mode and try again. To do this reboot your system and tap F8 repeatedly as your computer starts up. Then run Spyware Doctor as normal. If this doesn’t work try renaming the Spyware Doctor EXE file.
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