How to Remove DriveCleaner (Removal Instructions)
What is DriveCleaner? (Scan your PC for DriveCleaner with SpyHunter)
DriveCleaner is a system cleaning program that uses fake security notifications to goad you into purchasing the DriveCleaner 2006 full version. Once DriveCleaner infects your computer, the DriveCleaner Trojan will display annoying popups that may look like system errors. Such behaviour of DriveCleaner can confuse you and lead you into purchasing DriveCleaner 2006 in order to eliminate fake security risks. DriveCleaner has been reported to get inside your system without your knowledge or consent and may come bundled with other spyware applications.
As DriveCleaner tends to install its different variants on your computer, it may be difficult to remove it manually.
DriveCleaner Bad Behavior:
- DriveCleaner may install without your consent.
- DriveCleaner may install other types of spyware/adware.
- DriveCleaner may display annoying popups while you surf the web.
- DriveCleaner may compromise your privacy and security.
- DriveCleaner may be difficult to uninstall.
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SpyHunter Spyware Scanner to detect DriveCleaner. |
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scanner detects DriveCleaner on your PC, you’ve been infected with DriveCleaner and we suggest you buy the full-version of SpyHunter to remove DriveCleaner and other spyware threats.
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DriveCleaner - Manual Removal Instructions:
WARNING: DriveCleaner manual detection and removal process is difficult. You’re required to access sensitive files in your machine. NOT recommended unless you’re an expert in this field.
DriveCleaner manual removal too hard? Run SpyHunter DriveCleaner Scan Now!
Stop DriveCleaner system processes:
Unregister DriveCleaner DLLs:
Remove DriveCleaner files:
Remove DriveCleaner registry values:
DriveCleaner Tips & Warnings
RECOMMENDED: Run SpyHunter DriveCleaner scan and automatically detect DriveCleaner on your PC.
Why use the DriveCleaner scanner?
- DriveCleaner is difficult to remove and sometimes hard to detect.
- Manually going through your system can prove to be time consuming and ineffective.
- You run the possible risk of damaging your computer or losing important data.
- To check for DriveCleaner, we recommend you use SpyHunter DriveCleaner scanner.
What is a Trojan?
DriveCleaner is a Trojan.
A Trojan is a malicious and destructive code that is embedded in what appears to be legitimate or harmless software, but then it hijacks your computer and quickly spreads to do it’s damage, such as ruining the files on your hard disk. A common and most treacherous type of Trojan is a program that claims to remove viruses and spyware from your computer but instead installs the spyware onto your computer. A Trojan is similar to a Backdoor and may be widely redistributed as part of a computer virus.
How do I know I have DriveCleaner on my computer?
Good question! The first step in detecting and removing DriveCleaner is by asking yourself whether or not your computer has been infected. DriveCleaner, as well as other unwanted software, can be difficult to detect and even more difficult to remove but knowing the DriveCleaner symptoms can start you on the road to having a DriveCleaner-free computer.
DriveCleaner Symptoms
If you answer “yes” to any of the DriveCleaner symptoms listed below, you may have DriveCleaner or other types of parasites installed on your computer. Keep in mind that the symptoms of DriveCleaner and other unwanted software infections vary.
DriveCleaner may install without your knowledge or consent. Downloading shareware/freeware software or visiting questionable websites might lead to a DriveCleaner infection. Once installed, DriveCleaner can compromise your privacy by transmitting your personal information and downloading popup advertisements.
DriveCleaner may monitor your surfing habits. Once installed, DriveCleaner or other types of parasites can do almost anything. It can tracks which websites you visited or what terms you’ve typed. Spyware uses your information to deliver targeted ads to you. Also, data of your surfing activities may be sold to third parties.
DriveCleaner may bombard you with popup ads. DriveCleaner may display annoying popups while you surf the Web. You might have DriveCleaner or other types of parasites on your computer if you see pop-up advertising, even when you are not on the Web or when your computer has been idle for many minutes.
DriveCleaner may hijack, redirect and change your Web browser. When your Web browser’s home page unexpectedly changes without your consent or your Web browser suddenly closes or stops responding, you might be infected with DriveCleaner. Also, in other cases new toolbars appear on your Web browser and you can’t get rid of it.
Slow computer performance. A sluggish computer is one of the easiest signs that you have been infected with DriveCleaner. DriveCleaner and other unwanted sofware use your computer’s resources to do its nasty tasks such as displaying popups or tracking your surfing activities. If you see your computer is slowing down dramatically or crashing a lot, you may be infected with an unwanted software.
Help! I have DriveCleaner. What do I do?
Your privacy has been compromised and you no longer have control over your computer. What do you do? You panic and try to search for the number of a computer repair company? No! The best approach is to find a reliable anti-spyware program to run a spyware check. Once the anti-spyware software has identified the harmful files, you can easily remove all the files with a click of a button.
If you’re not computer savy and you think you’ve been infected with DriveCleaner, download SpyHunter DriveCleaner scanner to automatically check for any DriveCleaner files.
Also, we recommend that you DO NOT reformat your computer, reformatting should be your last resort. Reformatting will erase the contents of your hard-drive and you’ll have to reinstall every software you had before.
Antivirus 2009
March 28th, 2007 at 3:19 pm
During my monthly maintenance routine on my XP, I ran McAfee Anti-Virus. No infected files. Then I ran SpyBot. Then my PC went wacky with all types of pop-ups, etc. So, I ran McAfee again and it found a “potentialy unwanted” program i.e. Drive Cleaner. I could only have received this program on the internet while updating my SpyBot program. I was able to delete the program using McAfee “quarantine” and then “delete”. Then, I removed SpyBot from my system.
Have you received similiar email from your readers?
Alex Gibson
April 25th, 2007 at 4:12 pm
I do not have my Explorer account appearing when I turn on my computer and I choose MSN Explorer on my XP options. My computer initiate as “normal” but I know something is going on behind the scene.
I have 2 years on researching several medical conditions I have, and I have been faithful to store the best in my Favorites folder. Now I cannot get to them.
This prevents me from getting to thousands of medical favorites which I need prior to a surgery.
I did not go to any new sights, add any new software, etc. The only thing I did was call MCI to discontinue a long-distance monthly calling plan, instead of paying for each call. I’ve had to start to get ready for the surgery and am only keeping services I need.
The was a Pop-up that appeared with something about a drive cleaner. I did not open or use this. Within 1 hour, I could not get to all my email on MSN Explorer, which is my primary internet address, and cannot get to the history of Favorites containing my medical references.
Please help me correct this
This was someone invading my privacy, taking data, and damaging my computer.
June 9th, 2007 at 10:36 am
thank you for your help to remove drive cleaner ,,, but actualy some files and some values in registry i couldn’t fine , like :
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTudcpchk.udcpchk
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTudcpchk.udcpchk.1
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTudcpchk.udcpchk.1clsid
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTudcpchk.udcpchkclsid
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTudcpchk.udcpchkcurver
no value inside these folders
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HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTudcshell
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTudcshellclsid
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTudcshellshellex
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTudcshellshellexcontextmenuhandlers
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTudcshellshellexcontextmenuhandlers{7ec618f2-c506-4221-9f56-792b92bf762e}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTudcshellshellexcontextmenuhandlers{c4c4786c-9861-46d2-bb63-ac782ab07046
no such folder in the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
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HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTtypelib{0a89ff7f-1a12-42d9-accb-4217112dc7e0}1.0
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTtypelib{0a89ff7f-1a12-42d9-accb-4217112dc7e0}1.0win32
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTtypelib{0a89ff7f-1a12-42d9-accb-4217112dc7e0}1.0flags
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTtypelib{0a89ff7f-1a12-42d9-accb-4217112dc7e0}1.0helpdir
these values are not available in typelib folder
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udcshell
not available in HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTlnkfileshellexcontextmenuhandlersudcshell
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTinterface{a22fba1e-caaf-4e45-8eff-4a821af03e69}
also not available
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HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT*shellexcontextmenuhandlersudcshell
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTclsid{22024dc7-d190-44ec-9d49-aee5f244a466}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTclsid{2bf3c5ad-f9ec-49d8-8568-d7dffc77108b}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTclsid{2bf3c5ad-f9ec-49d8-8568-d7dffc77108b}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTclsid{7ec618f2-c506-4221-9f56-792b92bf762e}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTclsid{ae84ff0c-babd-4d91-92a1-af75d2d02e6d}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTclsid{c4c4786c-9861-46d2-bb63-ac782ab07046}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTdirectoryshellexcontextmenuhandlersudcshell
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTdriveshellexcontextmenuhandlersudcshell
not available
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so please if you can give a response about that …. thanks again for your help
July 27th, 2007 at 1:15 pm
Mas, not all the files that are in the registry starts the program. And not all the registry entries are dangerous. Check in the Windows and Program Files directories to see if the drivecleaner program is still there. Are you still getting pop ups from DriveCleaner? Plus DriveCleaner updates and renames their files so you might have new files listed rather than the ones that are listed on this page.