How to Remove Disk Helper Fake Security Program?
Disk Helper (also known as DiskHelper) is a counterfeit system optimizer hailing from the notorious fake defragmenter group as Disk Optimizer, Good Memory, Fast Disk and Disk OK malware. It s sure that Disk Helper does not have the ability to detect and fix any real system errors. Disk Helper is distributed by Trojans that exploit system vulnerabilities and software loopholes. Once on board, Disk Helper starts its malicious campaign by inserting new startup entry and inventing corrupt files, the former activity will force your system to execute its files after each system startup. After that, Disk Helper keeps scanning your system and displaying non-existent errors on your PC. The main purpose behind its activities is to mislead you into believing that your machine is malfunctioning. To further deceive you, Disk Helper triggers a large number of phony warning messages telling about the same problems related to your hard drive and memory. Then this malware will offer you a complete fix until you pay for its licensed version. Be careful that Disk Helper will not do anything helpful no matter how many times you pay for it. You only give some support to its creators if you fall for its trap. Since it s impossible to uninstall Disk Helper from Add/ Remove Programs, please feel free to use the listed removal tips and remove Disk Helper for good.
Note: If you are not proficient with computer, it is suggested that you backup your registry before manually removing Disk Helper Virus. And double check the entries that you are going to delete, or your computer can not work for missing some files.
So it is recommended to remove the virus automatically:
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Disk Helper Virus Manual Removal
1. Restart your computer and keep pressing F8 Key before Windows launches. Use the arrow keys to select the “Safe Mode with Networking” option, and then hit ENTER Key to continue.
2. Open Task Manager and end the processes of Disk Helper Virus.
3. Click Start button and click Run
4. Type in regedit and run it.
5. Find and delete the following registry files of Disk Helper Virus:
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun “[random characters]“
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun “[random characters].exe”
6. Show all hidden files so as to completely delete Disk Helper Virus.
7. Click View tab and select Show files and folders and save the changes.
8. Search your hard disk and delete the following files Disk Helper Virus:
%Temp%[random characters]
%Temp%[random characters].exe
%Temp%[random characters].dll
%Temp%dfrg
%Temp%dfrgr
%Documents and Settings%[User_Name]DesktopDisk Helper.lnk
%Documents and Settings%[User_Name]Start MenuProgramsDisk Helper
%Documents and Settings%[User_Name]Start MenuProgramsDisk HelperDisk Helper.lnk
%Documents and Settings%[User_Name]Start MenuProgramsDisk HelperUninstall Disk Helper.lnk
How to Delete a Virus Manually
Please, be aware that manual removal of Disk Helper virus is a cumbersome task and can not always ensure complete removal of the malware, due to the fact that some files might be hidden or may get reanimated automatically afterwards. Moreover, lack of the required skills and even the slightest deviation from the instructions may lead to irreparable system damage. That is why it is strongly recommended automatic removal of Disk Helper virus, which will save your time and enable avoiding any system malfunctions and guarantee the needed result.
Automatic Disk Helper virus Removal:
This Automatic Disk Helper virus Removal Tool will fast and completely detect and delete all associated malicious components to save your time and hassle.
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