my son went on p.c, next time i log on, a new hardware found, message comes up.drivecleaner freeware comes up?

Question

i dont trust, the diskclean freeware, i have tried to remove it, add/remove programmes, but it wont remove, i think my son has downloaded something here, which is potentially, dangerous, or hackers, any suggestions, on how i get rid of it
thanks

Answer 1

this drivecleaner is a malware. it's not free: it will urge you to pay later. drivecleaner is a malicious and it can damage your computer, so i suggest you to use drivecleaner removal: http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-drive-cleaner.html

Answer 2

Normally your malware programs will delete these gremlins.

Some toolbar add-ons can be removed from Internet Explorer by opening IE > Tools > Internet Options – open the Programs Tab – at the bottom right click on the button ‘Manage add-ons’. Highlight the offending add-on and either delete or disable and click OK.

However, you should be aware that a lot of viruses, spyware & adware sit in RAM, the registry and System Restore and because of System Restore will return even after deleting or re-booting. Removing can be a little time consuming but thankfully not impossible. Yes there are many web sites offering solutions for the removal of different gremlins but try this first.

Turn off System Restore. This can be achieved by going to ‘Start’ > ‘My Computer’ > ‘Properties’ > Open the ‘System Restore’ tab then enable “Turn off system restore on all drives” > click apply > click ok.

It is now best to re-boot your computer in Safe Mode – (achieved by pressing F8 continually during boot up) this will prevent the majority of malware from kicking off at this time.

You should now run your anti virus and anti spyware and anti adware software and delete or quarantine any viruses or spies found.

Re-boot your computer in normal mode and complete another virus check. If your system is now reported as being clean - don’t forget to turn on System Restore.

Some typical examples of free downloads for keeping your system clean are:
http://www.spybot.info/
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/us/frt/0
http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php?PHPSESSID=4d7a50f66c1740616ac9a4e452aab17a


Free Zone Alarm Firewall:
http://www.download.com/3000-2092-10039884.html

Free Crap Cleaner:
http://filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/


Who cares who dares?

Answer 3

DriveCleaner is a special rogue-program for system cleaning and diagnostic. DriveCleaner use browser security holes and installed without your consent while you surfing web (most often adult or games websites).Often DriveClenaner comes with other malware. Once installed, this application will load on every Windows startup and displays false information about security and privacy problems on your computer.Also DriveCleaner frequently launches pop-ups that look like system errors.

try this removal instructions.

Answer 4

Have a look in programme files. If its listed there delete it and then try add/remove

Answer 5

you can try to delete it by going to
Start -
search -
typing in the name of the program

and try to delete the file this way... im not entirely sure if it removes it 100% so in that case go back to your add/remove programmes and see if it has been removed.

Answer 6

run the usual anti virus/spyware/adware removal, clean out your temp folders and hopefully something will come up in one of those that allows you to remove it

Answer 7

run a good antivirus.....and should get rid. It is a virus infection I had the same thing

Answer 8

I would get spybot and adaware from http://download.com and run them both to see if its spy/ad ware.

Answer 9

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic71782.html

Answer 10

he has been looking at naked ladies
maybe