subject: Remove "hdd Fix" Virus - Get Rid Of "hdd Fix" Easily In 6 Minutes Or Less! [print this page] What is "HDD Fix"? What is "HDD Fix"?
"HDD Fix" is a fake computer security program distributed throughout the web through several sites. Formulated to mimic the design and functionality of legitimate security programs, the rogue program actually performs stealth scans to scare users into providing their credit card information. Hackers have prepared a really light alloy of popup generator and destructive virus that made it possible for the adware to directly infiltrate via malicious scripts of certain websites.Techniques based on trojans, hijackers and online intrusive and misleading ads are equally popular ways for introduction of "HDD Fix". And users are recommended to get rid of "HDD Fix" no matter which way has been applied to drop the infection.
How Do I Know I Have "HDD Fix" ?
In addition to the fake reports and warnings, "HDD Fix" will also not allow you to run any other programs on your computer. When you try to run another program it will display warning messages like the following:
Critical Error!Windows was unable to save all the data for the file [random name]. The data has been lost. This error may be caused by a failure of your computer hardware.
Windows detected a hard drive problem.
A hard drive error occurred while starting the application.
As with all viruses, you can either remove "HDD Fix" manually or automatically. It shouldn't surprise you that manual removal is only recommended for professionals or big PC nerds like me.
There's a few ways to go about removing it, Firstly you can use a legitimate spyware removal tool or you can remove it manually by following this step by step guide below:
To manually remove "HDD Fix" you will first need to stop its processes
[random].exe
Remove "HDD Fix" DLLs:
[random].dll
Delete it files:
%Temp%[random]
%Temp%[random].exe
%Temp%[random].dll
%Temp%dfrg
%Temp%dfrgr
%Documents and Settings%[User_Name]DesktopQuick Defrag.lnk
%Documents and Settings%[User_Name]Start MenuPrograms"HDD Fix"
%Documents and Settings%[User_Name]Start MenuPrograms"HDD Fix"Quick Defrag.lnk
%Documents and Settings%[User_Name]Start MenuPrograms"HDD Fix"Uninstall Quick Defrag.lnk
Do not wait for your system to be further compromised, Remove "HDD Fix" Now! Once your computer is infected with this spyware it is crucial to remove it as soon as possible.
