Remove Wind Optimizer. Description and removal instructions

 
Title: Wind Optimizer
Also known as: WindOptimizer
Type: Spyware
Severity scale:Wind Optimizer severity is 72  (72 / 100)
 
Wind Optimizer is a rogue Windows optimization program that supposedly optimizes and speeds up your computer performance. It was created by the same developers who have released rogue security applications General Antivirus and Personal Antivirus. Likely, the rogue is advertised through the use of Trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo. Once installed, Wind Optimizer will automatically scan your computer and report various bogus infections or security threats. In order to remove these infections, you will be asked to purchase the program. However, WindOptimizer is a scam, don't purchase this program. You will only waste your money.

While running, Wind Optimizer will display exaggerated security alerts and privacy violation notifications. You may also notice that your computer works slower than usual. This is because this program uses a lot of computer's CPU and memory. It may also download additional malware onto your computer. As you could already understand Wind Optimizer is totally worthless and even dangerous application. It should be removed as soon as possible. If your computer is infected with this parasite, please use the remove guide below to remove it manually for free.


Related files: WOIsnce.db, WODefragmenter.exe, WO_install.new.iss, WO_install.iss, WindOptimizer.exe, vista.res, vista.manifest, uninstall.ico, unins000.exe, unins000.dat, log_09062009.wlg, explorer.ico, Contig.exe, activate.ico, WOSetup.tmp.txt, WOSetup.exe.txt, Urls.inf, settings.ini, updateloadlist.ini, Wind Optimizer Home Page.lnk, Uninstall Wind Optimizer.lnk, Purchase License.lnk

Wind Optimizer properties:
• Changes browser settings
• Shows commercial adverts
• Stays resident in background

Wind Optimizer snapshot:
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Automatic Wind Optimizer removal:

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Wind Optimizer manual removal:

Kill processes:
WindOptimizer.exe WODefragmenter.exe Contig.exe unins000.exe
Delete registry values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Wind Optimizer_is1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Wind Optimizer"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center "AutoUpdateDisableNotify"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center "InternetSettingsDisableNotify"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center "UacDisableNotify"
Delete files:
Purchase License.lnk Uninstall Wind Optimizer.lnk Wind Optimizer Home Page.lnk updateloadlist.ini Settings.ini Urls.inf WOSetup.exe.txt WOSetup.tmp.txt activate.ico Contig.exe Explorer.ico log_09062009.wlg unins000.dat unins000.exe uninstall.ico vista.manifest vista.res WindOptimizer.exe WO_install.iss WO_install.new.iss WODefragmenter.exe WOIsnce.db
Delete directories:
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Wind Optimizer
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Wind Optimizer
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Wind Optimizer\db
c:\Program Files\Wind Optimizer
c:\Program Files\Wind Optimizer\db

Other programs to remove Wind Optimizer:

• Malwarebytes Anti Malware - Review - Download
• Malwarebytes Anti Malware - Review - Download
• Windows Defender - Review - Download

Information added: 10/06/09
Information updated: 10/06/09

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