System Optimizer 2008 Removal Guide and Information
Do you know what System Optimizer 2008 is?
DESCRIPTION
System Optimizer 2008 is a fake optimization program that scans your system to convince you to purchase the full System Optimizer 2008 application. System Optimizer 2008 is known to be installed automatically from a Trojan such as Zlob where it may spread several malicious files onto your system.
System Optimizer 2008 may automatically scan your system displaying fake results of infections that are not actually present on your system. System Optimizer 2008 is not a good program to have installed or purchased for that matter.
In non-techie terms: System Optimizer 2008 is nothing more than an aggravating program that had the potential of taking your money in return for a worthless program. System Optimizer 2008 should never be downloaded, installed or purchased under any circumstances.
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Aliases: SystemOptimizer 2008, SystemOptimizer2008, www.systemoptimizer2008.com.
System Optimizer 2008 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.
System Optimizer 2008 Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. System Optimizer 2008 manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that System Optimizer 2008 will be removed completely. So read the System Optimizer 2008 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 System Optimizer 2008 Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall System Optimizer 2008 if found. - To stop System Optimizer 2008 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 System Optimizer 2008 processes:
inst_sbd_en[2].exe
c:\Program Files\SystemOptimizer2008\LowProcess.exe
c:\Program Files\SystemOptimizer2008\uninst.exe
inst_sbd_en[1].exe
c:\Program Files\SystemOptimizer2008\unins000.exe
c:\Program Files\Common Files\SystemOptimizer2008\cwriter.exe
c:\Program Files\SystemOptimizer2008\main.exe
c:\Program Files\Common Files\SystemOptimizer2008\stmon.exe
c:\Program Files\SystemOptimizer2008\SystemOptimizer2008.exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”. - To Unregister System Optimizer 2008 DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
Search and unregister these System Optimizer 2008 DLLs:
c:\Program Files\SystemOptimizer2008\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\msvcp80.dll
c:\Program Files\SystemOptimizer2008\SCToolbar.dll
%UserProfile%\My Documents\SystemOptimizer2008\SDBHO.dll
c:\Program Files\SystemOptimizer2008\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\msvcr80.dll
c:\Program Files\SystemOptimizer2008\sqlite3.dll
c:\Program Files\SystemOptimizer2008\msvcp71.dll
c:\Program Files\SystemOptimizer2008\Microsoft.VC80.MFC\mfc80.dll
c:\Program Files\SystemOptimizer2008\msvcr71.dll
To locate the System Optimizer 2008 DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type System Optimizer 2008 and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
Once you have the System Optimizer 2008 DLL path, go to Start and then click on Run. In the Run command box, type cmd, and then click on OK.
To locate the exact DLL path, type cd in order to change the current directory. To display the contents of the directory, use the dir command. To remove the DLL file type regsvr32 /u FILENAME.dll (FILENAME is the name of the file that you want to unregister). - To unregister System Optimizer 2008 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 System Optimizer 2008 registry keys: - 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 System Optimizer 2008 Directories.
To find System Optimizer 2008 directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.Search and delete the following System Optimizer 2008 directories:
%CommonProgramFiles%\SystemOptimizer2008
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\SystemOptimizer2008
%ProgramFiles%\SystemOptimizer2008
%AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\SystemOptimizer2008 Free
%AppData%\SystemOptimizer2008
Right-click on the System Optimizer 2008 folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder System Optimizer 2008 and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting System Optimizer 2008 could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes. - To remove System Optimizer 2008 icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the System Optimizer 2008 manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your System Optimizer 2008 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 System Optimizer 2008 will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
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