DriveDefender Removal Process

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DriveDefender Explanation

DriveDefender is a new rogue anti-spyware program, which is a form of fake malicious software engineered by Internet hackers.

DriveDefender is not a virus by itself, but it is a fake anti-spyware program. Do NOT purchase DriveDefender under any circumstances since it is a fake anti-spyware software.

Are you getting popups from DriveDefender? Have you identified that you have DriveDefender installed on your computer? Do you wish to remove DriveDefender completely from your computer?

Why should you remove DriveDefender?

If DriveDefender resides on your computer, it can potentially damage your personal files or you may end up losing data stored on your system. Research has shown that DriveDefender may have the ability to make your computer vulnerable to remote attacks which could result, initially, in loss of money, possibly identity theft, and, eventually, a painstaking DriveDefender removal process.

How can you manually remove DriveDefender

Manual removal of DriveDefender may not be for everyone. Each manual DriveDefender removal step must be followed delicately to completely remove all related files and registry entries from your computer. If you are unsure or have doubts about editing your system registry, then we recommend that you use the automatic DriveDefender removal process.

DriveDefender can be removed manually by following the steps below.

1. With all programs closed, click the Start Menu and go to the Control Panel.
2. Locate the Add/Remove Programs icon and double click it.
3. Locate DriveDefender in the list of programs. If you find it, select it and remove it. If you cannot find DriveDefender, you can continue to step 5.
4. Restart your computer.
5. Close all open programs and windows on your desktop.
6. Open your registry editor (regedit) program by going to Start Menu, type in regedit, and click OK.
7. Find all of the following registry entries and delete them. If you do not know how to do this, then you can read how to edit the registry in Windows.
   DriveDefender

8. You may need to return to this removal process for removing DriveDefender. You can do this easily by bookmarking or adding a favorite to this page by clicking here. If you are using the FireFox web browser you can press the keys Ctrl and D simultaneously to bookmark this page.

   Image 1. Bookmark PCHubs removal process

   

9. Delete all of the following files that are associated with DriveDefender from your computer.

   DriveDefender

   DriveDefender unregistered.lnk

   DriveDefender web page.lnk

   GDC.exe

   GDCPatch.exe

   UGDCcw.exe

   Uninstall DriveDefender.lnk

   If you need a better understanding on how to search for these files then you can read how to find and search for files and folders here.

   If you have issues deleting any of the previously listed files that are associated with DriveDefender, you can try rebooting your computer into safe mode. Booting into safe mode may allow certain malicious files to be deleted. If you are wondering how to boot into safe mode, you can read our process for starting a computer in safe mode here.

   Image 2. Select "Safe Mode with Networking"

   

10. After locating and deleting the previous files you must remove all directories associated with DriveDefender by going to the C:\ProgramFiles\DriveDefender folder, select it, and delete it. In some cases you may not be able to find this directory. You can still continue to the next step.

11. Restart your computer. You do not need to boot into safe mode at this point. You should have removed DriveDefender completely from your computer. If you find that DriveDefender is still on your computer, you can repeat the steps again or go to the automatic DriveDefender removal process.