RegClean2008 Removal Guide
Do you know what RegClean2008 is?
DESCRIPTION
RegClean2008 or known as Reg Clean 2008, is a deceiving program that pretends to be an application that removes parasites and cleans your registry. We have determined that RegClean2008 does none of this and is only good for one thing and that one thing is unjustifiably taking your money. Many computer users may have RegClean2008 installed but they do not know it until they start getting registry entry error popups and alert messages displayed randomly. This is because RegClean2008 can be installed without you knowing about it through a Trojan infection.
The Trojan infection that installs RegClean2008 without your permission may come from a fake video codec download or malicious website that is designed to promote rogue anti-spyware.
In non-techie terms: RegClean2008 is very similar to rogue anti-spyware programs in that it is usually a worthless program that people end up wasting their money on. In the case of RegClean2008 people spend money on the full version in hopes of repairing registry errors that RegClean2008 supposedly found on your system. You cannot trust RegClean2008 and you should not download or purchase RegClean2008 under any circumstances.
Aliases: RegClean2008, Reg Clean2008, Reg Clean 2008.
RegClean2008 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.
RegClean2008 Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. RegClean2008 manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that RegClean2008 will be removed completely. So read the RegClean2008 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 RegClean2008 Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall RegClean2008 if found. - To stop RegClean2008 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 RegClean2008 processes:
RegClean2008.exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”. - 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 RegClean2008 Directories.
To find RegClean2008 directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following RegClean2008 directories:
C:\ProgramFiles\RegClean2008
C:\ProgramFiles\Reg Clean2008
C:\ProgramFiles\Reg Clean 2008
Right-click on the RegClean2008 folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder RegClean2008 and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting RegClean2008 could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes. - To remove RegClean2008 icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the RegClean2008 manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your RegClean2008 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 RegClean2008 will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
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