subject: Get Rid Of Check Disk Malware - Remove This Malicious Software From Your PC Fast [print this page] Get Rid Of Check Disk Malware - Remove This Malicious Software From Your PC Fast
If you are familiar with some of the maintenance options on your computer you have likely at one time or another seen the option to perform a check disk. What this function does is goes over your hard drive and makes sure there are currently any errors or problems with it and if there are attempts to fix them and keep your computer running smoothly.
Sounds like something that you want, right? Well, it normally would, expect that the individuals who code malicious viruses have turned that idea of a helpful, beneficial program into one that actually hijacks your computer and attempts to convince you the only way to restore system stability and performance is by purchasing the software. One of the newest attempts at this is new software by the name of "Check Disk" and once you get this malware on your computer you need to get rid of check disk malware before it causes you real problems.
Once downloaded and installed (usually via pop up message warning you that your hard drive has corruption or errors) the software will offer to scan your system for hard drive problems. Once the scan is complete you will be told that there are several different problems and that the only option to fixing them requires you purchase a copy of this malware.
There are also other tools that this software offers you including a disk defragmentation program. But if you attempt to run that option, you will be prompted that you need to run it in safe mode, then your computer will look and act like it is going into safe mode to scan and this is all fake.
One of the most annoying things about this malware is the fact that is blocks normal use of the programs you want access to. Eventually, if you try to open them enough times they will work, but only after several attempts with warning screens telling you that there has been some form of hard drive error causing the issue and the only way to stop this is to get rid of check disk malware quickly.
Another big symptom of the "Check Disk" malware is its ability to hide and even move around files and folders on your computer. This means if you go in one folder you might see all different files or the folder may be completely missing. All of the data and the folder will be fine once the infection is cleared, but till then you are going to have a hard time finding anything on your computer until you get rid od this for good.
Do not be confused between the check disk tool on your computer already and the "Check Disk" malware. They may share a name, but one is malware. All of these problems associated with this can be prevented through the use of a system and registry scanner on your computer.
If your properly protected you may not even know there was a threat to your computer, the software will have caught it before it even got on your system and blocked access.
If your computer is already infected with this or any other malware, download a system and registry scanner. This works by scanning the whole of your computer for malware, registry errors and corruption and errors caused by malware. Once it finds any running malware it will stop it. Once this is done it will repair and fix errors and make your computer run faster and safer.
If your computer has suddenly started slowing down, generating strange error messages, or you know you are infected with malware scan it now and get rid of check disk malware for good.
