WindowsDisk

Posted by elisein Blog Rogue programs removal on January 28th, 2011 | Leave a comment

WindowsDisk is a fake anti-spyware program which is always promoted through the use of false advertising in some malicious websites. When visiting these websites, users will be noted that their computer is flooded with numerous infections. Even though they have closed the pop-ups, they will also be presented with another website that trying to full scan your computer, and when it finishes, it will state that your computer is infected with a variety of malware and the only way to remove the infections is to register the full version of WindowsDisk. Below is the screenshot of WindowsDisk, but please remember that, these found infections are exactly legitimate Microsoft files. So do not trust any notification of WindowsDisk and you should immediately remove WindowsDisk from your computer right now!

How to remove WindowsDisk manually?

Before removing WindowsDisk manually, bear in mind that this approach is only recommended to those who are professional on computers as a minor mistake during the removal will bring in permanent damages to the computer. And it is better that you should first back up your Windows registry before making any changes.

1. Stop the below processes:
[random].exe

2. Search and remove the associated XP-Guard Files:

%AllUsersProfile%\[random].dll
%AllUsersProfile%\[random].exe
%AllUsersProfile%\[random]
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Windows Disk.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Disk\
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Disk\Uninstall Windows Disk.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Disk\Windows Disk.lnk

3. Open Registry Editor and remove the following registry entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “.exe”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Associations “LowRiskFileTypes” = ‘/{hq:/s`s:/ogn:/uyu:/dyd:/c`u:/bnl:/ble:/sdf:/lrh:/iul:/iulm:/fhg:/clq:/kqf:/`wh:/lqf:/lqdf:/lnw:/lq2:/l2t:/v`w:/rbs:’
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments “SaveZoneInformation” = ’1′
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download “CheckExeSignatures” = ‘no’
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main “Use FormSuggest” = ‘yes’

How to remove WindowsDisk automatically?
As what you have seen from the above discussion that it will be complicated to remove WindowsDisk manually for the computer, especially for those are not professional on computer. To protect your computer and thoroughly remove the annoying fake program from your computer, it is highly recommended that you should try the automatic removal steps below.

1. Click to download PC Safe Doctor and save the “PCsafeDoctor_Setup.exe” file on your desktop.
2. Double click on the setup.exe file and install PC Safe Doctor on your computer by following the installation wizard.
3. Launch it and click “Scan” to thoroughly scan your computer for any potential threats.
4. Click “Remove” when the scan finishes.

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