How to Remove Memory Scan Fake Security Program?
Memory Scan is another fake computer optimizer with a well-designed user interface. Similar to its forerunners Memory Optimizer, Disk Helper, Disk Optimizer and Good Memory malware, Memory Scan s infiltration relies on Trojans that exploit system vulnerabilities so as to unnoticeably trespass your security protection. Once inside, Memory Scan begins to wreak havoc on your computer by adding new registry entries and inventing many corrupt files. Then it imitates a system scan which keeps detecting various errors related to your hard drive and RAM memory. Besides, Memory Scan keeps creating deceptive error notifications telling severe system malfunctions. By doing so, Memory Scan makes you think that there are many severe computer issues to deal with and creates a need of its full version. According to Memory Scan, its full version can fix all errors found but you should first purchase it. Actually, Memory Scan has no capability to detect or fix any single error, nor optimize your PC performance. So it s not necessary for you to pay for it. If you want to uninstall Memory Scan, you will get no clue to find it in Add/ Remove Programs. But you can use the removal guide provided and remove Memory Scan out off your PC.
Note: If you are not proficient with computer, it is suggested that you backup your registry before manually removing Memory Scan 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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Memory Scan 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 Memory Scan Virus.
3. Click Start button and click Run
4. Type in regedit and run it.
5. Find and delete the following registry files of Memory Scan Virus:
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun “[random characters]“
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun “[random characters].exe”
6. Show all hidden files so as to completely delete Memory Scan 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 Memory Scan Virus:
%Temp%[random]
%Temp%[random].exe
%Temp%[random].dll
%Temp%dfrg
%Temp%dfrgr
%Documents and Settings%[User_Name]DesktopMemory Optimizer.lnk
%Documents and Settings%[User_Name]Start MenuProgramsMemory Optimizer
%Documents and Settings%[User_Name]Start MenuProgramsMemory OptimizerMemory Optimizer.lnk
%Documents and Settings%[User_Name]Start MenuProgramsMemory OptimizerUninstall Memory Optimizer.lnk
How to Delete a Virus Manually
Please, be aware that manual removal of Memory Scan 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 Memory Scan virus, which will save your time and enable avoiding any system malfunctions and guarantee the needed result.
Automatic Memory Scan virus Removal:
This Automatic Memory Scan virus Removal Tool will fast and completely detect and delete all associated malicious components to save your time and hassle.
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