How to Remove Disk OK Fake Security Program?
Disk OK (also referred as DiskOK) is a counterfeit computer optimizer which deceives people into thinking their computers are malfunctioning and later attempts to rip you off. Just like its forerunners HDD OK, My Disk, Memory Fixer and HDD Fix malware, Disk OK intrudes into your system via some system vulnerabilities and software loopholes exploited by Trojans. Once on board, Disk OK begins its aggressive activities: the phony scanner and falsified alert messages. Its scanner automatically checks your system for errors and then reports many critical errors related to your hard drive and RAM memory. If you want to repair the errors, Disk OK will state that it can work for you only when you pay for its full version. Moreover, Disk OK repeatedly generates fake alert messages telling about various errors. Be careful that those errors are invented to scare you and they do not reflect the real system status. Disk OK is not the solution you need to fix the errors. It can cheat you out of some money and make your computer further compromised. And Disk OK is not as easy as you uninstall other legitimate applications. You can t locate it in Add/ Remove Programs. To save your time, please stick to the following removal guide and remove Disk OK for good.
Note: If you are not proficient with computer, it is suggested that you backup your registry before manually removing Disk OK 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 OK 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 OK 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 OK Virus:
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun “[random]“
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun “[random].exe”
6. Show all hidden files so as to completely delete Disk OK 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 OK Virus:
%Temp%[random]
%Temp%[random].exe
%Temp%[random].dll
%Temp%dfrg
%Temp%dfrgr
%Documents and Settings%[User_Name]DesktopHDD Ok.lnk
%Documents and Settings%[User_Name]Start MenuProgramsHDD Ok
%Documents and Settings%[User_Name]Start MenuProgramsHDD OkHDD Ok.lnk
%Documents and Settings%[User_Name]Start MenuProgramsHDD OkUninstall HDD Ok.lnk
How to Delete a Virus Manually
Please, be aware that manual removal of Disk OK 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 OK virus, which will save your time and enable avoiding any system malfunctions and guarantee the needed result.
Automatic Disk OK virus Removal:
This Automatic Disk OK virus Removal Tool will fast and completely detect and delete all associated malicious components to save your time and hassle.
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