Jun 11, 2012

How to Completely Remove Real Registry Cleaner Virus (Manual Uninstall Guidance)

Do you have any idea of what’s Real Registry Cleaner? Have you given permission to allow its installation? If not, how come it’s in your computer now? But the most important thing is to uninstall this aggressive software as soon as possible.

What is RealRegistry Cleaner? How Did You Get Infected?

Real Registry Cleaner is a nasty fake software that appears forcibly on lots of computers and messes with their owners. It has been reported that many computer users have been annoyed by this virus and lost money to it. It is believed that this fake PC protection tool is created to convince people to purchase its license version. Apparently, money is the ultimate target. So when you come across this virus, don’t be panic and pay, but should start on how to get rid of it.

Have you ever downloaded some free unknown programs on your computer or visited illegal websites to download porn movies? Don’t feel 100% sure about your legitimate antivirus tool while you are doing the above. If you are sure you haven’t done any of the illegal activities, then you may have accidentally click on some hacked links or websites. Trojans hidden in those pages could allow the auto download of Real Registry Cleaner program. When the infection is done, the fake tool will start a scan automatically. It then states that there are many troubles existing in your computer, especially some registry entries have been damaged by Trojan horses. But don’t fall for that! It’s just boasting to you so that you may click on “Repair” button trying to solve the damages. If you do so, you will have to buy the full version of Real Registry Cleaner first. The money will be a total waste if you spend on the purchasing of a non-existing version. Therefore, it is better to ignore what is says and delete it as soon as possible.

A Screenshot of Real Registry Cleaner:

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How Dangerous is Real RegistryCleaner:

a. Your computer will be acting slower instead of being optimized till it’s stuck;
b. Other malicious viruses, malware and ransomware will be brought into your computer and cause more troubles;
c. Cyber criminals will capture your personal information while remotely control the program;
d. Infected files will be dropped into your computer to mess up with real ones.

Step by Step Instructions:

As no antivirus program can deal with it successfully, it is better to do the removal job manually. In case you may make any mistake during the process, please do a backup of system beforehand. Next follow the steps given as below:

Step 1. Reboot the infected computer to get into Safe mode with networking. To do that, you will need to repeatedly hit F8 key before the Windows Start-up screen shows, then use arrow keys to highlight “Safe mode with networking” option and press Enter.

Step 2. End the processing of Real Registry Cleaner in Windows Task Manager. To open Windows Task Manager, press CTRL+ALT+DEL at the same time.

Step 3. Open Run window by pressing Windows+R on the keyboard.

Step 4. Find out and delete the following files and registry entries:
%AppData%\NPSWF32.dll
%AppData%\Protector-.exe
%AppData%\result.db
%AllUsersProfile%\{Real Registry Cleaner}\*.lnk

HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Regedit32
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Inspector”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableRegedit” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableRegistryTools” = 0