By Jim

Remove Fast Disk
Updated on Sunday, January 16th, 2011

Everybody wants his or her computer to run faster. One of the ways to do this is to optimize the hard drive. A lot of disk optimization applications exist to take advantage of this need. They also function as a way for users to detect and repair disk errors that may cause data loss. The problem is that hackers have decided that this also an easy avenue for money and have created malware programs that take advantage of the demand for such software. An example of this worrying trend is the rogue piece of software named Fast Disk.

Aimed at users who would be easily fooled by the seemingly harmless naming, Fast Disk manages to enter computers via Trojan programs that recommend installing this fake optimization program. The trouble starts when it is installed on a user’s PC. What it does is it will pretend to scan the hard drive. It will then start to display worrying error messages to frighten the user. They will usually mention disk errors or note that parts of the hard drive are corrupted or damaged. Furthermore, it will stop programs from launching, saying that they are on the damaged part of the hard drive.

These are all lies – the program is trying to scare the user into buying the “full” version of itself – which is nothing more than an activation code. Fast Disk is scareware, a program aimed at scaring PC users into doing what it wants. You will have to remove it from your system ASAP. To learn how, read on.

What if Virus Will Not Let You Open Spyware Doctor or Blocks The Internet?

1. 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)
2. Rename the file iexplorer.exe
3. Restart your Computer in Safe Mode with Networking (keep tapping F8 while your system boots up)
4. Launch Internet Explorer, click on Tools and then Internet Options.
5. Click on the Connections tab and select LAN Options
6. Uncheck the box Use a Proxy Server For Your LAN and click OK
7. Launch iexplorer.exe (Spyware Doctor)
8. Update Malware Definitions and click Start Scan
9. Click the Fix Checked button and remove Fast Disk
   

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Symptoms Of Infection

• Your computer is acting slow. Fast Disk slows down your system significantly. This includes starting up, shutting down, playing games, and surfing the web.

• You are getting pestered with pop ups. Fast Disk 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 Fast Disk infection.

Dangers Of Infection

Viruses like Fast Disk 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 Fast Disk 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 Fast Disk Processes

Delete Fast Disk Files

Remove Fast Disk Registry Files

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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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