HDD Defragmenter (HDDDefragmenter) Virus Removal Guide
Virus Type: Rogue Security Application
Threat Level: 8 / 10
HDD Defragmenter, which is also known as HDDDefragmenter, is a fake defragmenter program. This virus is a copy of HDD Control. HDD Defragmenter is generally installed through the use of a trojan horse, which is generally downloaded while browsing the internet.
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It is recommended to use safe mode when removing the virus because HDD Defragmenter will generally not be able to load in safe mode. To enter safe mode, restart the computer and press F8 multiple times before the Windows screen to bring up the boot options.
The safe mode with networking option will allow the user to be able to use the internet in safe mode. HDD Defragmenter can be removed by using the
View HDD Defragmenter Files
View HDD Defragmenter Keys
Manual HDD Defragmenter Removal – In order to manually remove HDD Defragmenter, the processes associated with HDD Defragmenter must be stopped, the files associated with the processes must be removed, and the registry entries must be corrected to the previous state before HDD Defragmenter entered the computer.
Stop HDD Defragmenter Processes (Learn How To Do This)
winsp1up.exe
[random].exe
Remove HDD Defragmenter Files (Learn How To Do This)
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Local Settings\temp\winsp1up.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Local Settings\temp\[random].exe
Remove HDD Defragmenter Startup Entry (Learn How To Do This)
winsp1up.exe
[random].exe
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