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Quick Defragmenter (QuickDefragmenter) Virus Removal Guide

Virus Type: Rogue Security Application
Threat Level: 8 / 10

Quick Defragmenter, which is also known as QuickDefragmenter, is a fake defragmenter program. This virus is a copy of HDD Defragmenter. Quick 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 Quick 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. Quick Defragmenter can be removed by using the

View Quick Defragmenter Files
View Quick Defragmenter Keys

Manual Quick Defragmenter Removal – In order to manually remove Quick Defragmenter, the processes associated with Quick 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 Quick Defragmenter entered the computer.

Stop Quick Defragmenter Processes (Learn How To Do This)
winsp2up.exe
[random].exe

Remove Quick Defragmenter Files (Learn How To Do This)
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Local Settings\temp\winsp2up.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Local Settings\temp\[random].exe

Remove Quick Defragmenter Startup Entry (Learn How To Do This)
winsp2up.exe
[random].exe

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If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to comment below. If you need any help with any of the steps, please don’t hesitate to comment below. We recommend that you follow our safety tips so that you can keep your computer clean Please Click Here to View Our Safety Tips.

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