PerfectCleaner Removal Guide

Published by Valentino on December 17, 2007 07:49 am under Spyware Help

Do you know what PerfectCleaner is?

DESCRIPTION

PerfectCleaner is a recent spyware parsite related to the rogue anti-spyware infection called SystemStable. PerfectCleaner is spread through the Zlob.Trojan infection which is usually download through a video codec or P2P website. Users that are infected with PerfectCleaner are usually redirected to a website advertising rogue anti-spyware programs. PerfectCleaner my prompt users to scan their system by use of annoying popups and system alert messages. PerfectCleaner is far from “Perfect” and may end up “Cleaning” you wallet out of your hard earned money.

In non-techie terms: PerfectCleaner like many other rogue anti-spyware programs are developed by hackers to extort money from you. PerfectCleaner uses sneaky tactics to get users to purchase a full version of the PerfectCleaner program. The PerfectCleaner software is harmful to computers and should not be downloaded or installed under any circumstances.

PerfectCleaner Automatic Removal Instructions

This automatic removal method is for non-techie computer users. If you’re too lazy to learn about spyware removal or how to access sensitive files in your computer, then this is the method for you.
Before you start: Print or bookmark these instructions because you’ll have to reboot into Safe Mode. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake.

Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop.
After the credits screen, you’ll see a menu. Select the option number 2, which is ‘Clean (safe mode recommended)’, and then
press Enter to delete infect files.
SmitFraudFix will begin cleaning your computer and take a series of cleanup processes. When the process is over, it will automatically begin the Disk Cleanup program.
Once the Disk Cleanup program is complete, you will be prompted with the message ‘Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry’. Answer Y (Yes) and hit Enter. Reboot your computer.
SmitFraudFix will now check if wininet.dll is infected. SmitFraudFix will ask you whether to replace the infected file (if there’s any) ‘Replace infected
file?’ Answer by typing Y (Yes) and hit Enter.
Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
After reboot, a Notepad screen may appear containing a log of all the files
removed from your computer. If it doesn’t appear, a file will be created called
rapport.txt in the root of your drive, (Local Disk C:).
Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
Go to C:\Windows\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then
click Yes to confirm that you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
Go to C:\Documents and Settings\[LISTED USER]\Local Settings\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then click Yes to confirm that
you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.

PerfectCleaner Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. PerfectCleaner manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that PerfectCleaner will be removed completely. So read the PerfectCleaner removal steps carefully and good luck.

Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.

Uninstall PerfectCleaner Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall PerfectCleaner if found.
To stop PerfectCleaner processes (view process removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
Search and stop these PerfectCleaner processes:
PerfectCleaner.exe
perfectcleaner_setup.exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
To unregister PerfectCleaner registry keys (view registry keys removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type regedit > press OK.
Edit the value (on the right pane) by right-clicking on it and selecting the Modify option. Select the Delete option.
Search and delete these PerfectCleaner registry keys:
```
pc_ie_monitor.ie_monitor
PerfectCleaner
FD9A2006-93B2-4BF6-8D15-A913DF128D86
0D537DB5-D120-499B-AFC8-95E7CCC90FEC
59E49A87-F34D-4596-A7A8-0A44414579D0
```
If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
Remove PerfectCleaner Directories.
To find PerfectCleaner directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.

Search and delete the following PerfectCleaner directories:
%ProgramFiles%\PerfectCleaner

Right-click on the PerfectCleaner folder and select Delete.

A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder PerfectCleaner and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting PerfectCleaner could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.
To remove PerfectCleaner icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the PerfectCleaner manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your PerfectCleaner problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There’s no guarantee that PerfectCleaner will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.

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