PC Repair
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Threat Level: | 100 % (High) |
Infected Computers: | 102 |
First Seen: | August 27, 2011 |
Last Seen: | May 7, 2023 |
OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
PC Repair is one of many different versions of a fake defragmentation program that has infected computers all around the world. This fake defragmenter is known for creating a large number of infected computers, including a continuous stream of fake error messages, pop-up notifications and security alerts. Other problems associated with a PC Repair infection include severe performance problems with your computer, files that disappear and blocked access to the Internet and to executable files. PC Repair is part of the FakeSysDef family of rogues security programs that were designed to convince you that your computer has severe problems. Then, the criminals behind PC Repair attempt to charge you for a useless "full version" of this program. ESG PC security researchers recommend removing PC Repair with a real PC repair application.
Table of Contents
Stopping the Bogus Defragmentation Tool PC Repair
ESG malware analysts recommend ignoring all alerts and error messages that are displayed by PC Repair. This fake computer optimization tool has absolutely no defragmenting or computer security capabilities. To remove some of the most annoying PC Repair symptoms, ESG PC security researchers suggest using the 8475082234984902023718742058948 serial number. This will make PC Repair think that you have fallen for the scam and purchased a "full version" of this useless program. It is important to point out that entering this registration number will not remove the PC Repair infection from your computer system; it will only make the most annoying symptoms of this fake defragmenter stop temporarily. This can allow you to gain access to your legitimate security software, so that you can scan your hard drive and detect and remove PC Repair.
Trojans Associated with PC Repair and Its Many Clones
There are dozens of clones of the fake defragmenter PC repair. Some of these include System Defragmenter, Ultra Defragger, HDD Control, Win HDD, Win Defrag, Win Defragmenter, Disk Doctor, Hard Drive Diagnostic, HDD Diagnostic, HDD Plus, HDD Repair, HDD Rescue, Smart HDD, Defragmenter, HDD Tools, Disk Repair, Windows Optimization Center, Scanner, HDD Low, Hdd Fix.
All of these consist of the same program as PC Repair, with a slightly different interface and splash screen. Hackers create these clones to make its versions difficult to track and remove. The PC Repair fake defragmenter is associated with several Trojans, including the Fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert Trojan, the Vundo Trojan, and the Zlob Trojan. All of these malware infections are designed to use deceptive tactics to convince a computer user to download and install rogue security programs like PC Repair.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove PC Repair
File System Details
# | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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1. | qdPWjqKGBlHCkE.exe | dff7eac5c0c22591552da891c5364bfd | 1 |
2. | %LocalAppData%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe | ||
3. | %StartMenu%\Programs\PC Repair\PC Repair.lnk | ||
4. | %Temp%\smtmp\ | ||
5. | %Temp%\smtmp\3 | ||
6. | %StartMenu%\Programs\PC Repair\ | ||
7. | %UserProfile%\Desktop\PC Repair.lnk | ||
8. | %Temp%\smtmp\2 | ||
9. | %LocalAppData%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS] | ||
10. | %StartMenu%\Programs\PC Repair\Uninstall PC Repair.lnk | ||
11. | %Temp%\smtmp\1 | ||
12. | %Temp%\smtmp\4 | ||
13. | P1kAlMiG2Kb7Fz.exe | 6cb0128ef745a1472606f1d4c82e914e | 0 |
14. | qdPGjGBlHCkE.exe | 7278fc37d52351374587e0e2f0d26aa2 | 0 |
15. | L6kAlMiKb7Fz.exe | cabf1f8a66e33b0dfd6a6c8fad28a1e1 | 0 |
16. | WdPGjGBlKKkE.exe | 01ef539c0d873d506f7c337b7cbbcfed | 0 |