How to Remove DirtyDefrag.exe - Manual Removal Help

DirtyDefrag.exe is a dangerous and harmful application that infects rootkit when the hackers gain access to your computer. Dirty Defrag.exe is capable to attach itself with other infections, it is possible that it can reach to your computer with other malicious files as well. The payments website of Dirty Defrag.exe is suspicious and claims your system is unsafe. Poor Performance like highly-consumed system resources is caused by Dirty Defrag.exe. It will inject a malicious code into the compromised PC system, so that various ads could show up on pop-up windows or screen bars. Once installed, This Dirty Defrag.exe malware will show warnings and alerts on your computer saying “File is encrypted” etc. It uses malicious encryptions to cause damages and prevent user from working with his computer. In addition, the Dirty Defrag.exe virus is actually used for installing backdoors and breaking into victim`s security. Hackers will utilize the Dirty Defrag.exe virus to hack your computer and steal your personal data. In order to prevent damage to your computer, you should remove it immediately.

What harms does DirtyDefrag.exe do?

* Dirty Defrag.exe installs without your consent
* Dirty Defrag.exe installs other types of spyware/adware
* Dirty Defrag.exe may hijack, redirect and change your browser
* Dirty Defrag.exe displays annoying popups while you surf the web
* Dirty Defrag.exe compromises your privacy and security
* Dirty Defrag.exe is difficult to uninstall

Basic steps to delete DirtyDefrag.exe 

Solution A: Manual Removal Guide

Step 1: Get into the safe mode with networking

<Restart your computer. As your computer restarts but before Windows launches, tap "F8" key constantly. Use the arrow keys to highlight the "Safe Mode with Networking" option, and then press ENTER>

Step 2: Go to Task Manager with Alt+Ctrl+Delete and stop its process.

Step 3: Remove DirtyDefrag.exe files, search the related files:

%UserProfile%\Desktop\Dirty Defrag.exe.lnk

%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Dirty Defrag.exe\

%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Dirty Defrag.exe\Uninstall Dirty Defrag.exe.lnk

Step 4: Remove DirtyDefrag.exe registries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “WarnonBadCertRecving” = ’0′

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop “NoChangingWallPaper” = ’1′

Solution B: Automatic Removal Guide

Step 1: Download SpyHunter here.

Step 2: Double click SpyHunter-Installer.exe to install SpyHunter and finish the installation step by step.

Step 3: After the installation is complete, open SpyHunter and click Scan Computer Now! to start scan your computer.

Step 4: When the scan is completed, you can see that all the threats including DirtyDefrag.exe are detected successfully. Then click Fix Threats button to clean your computer.

Friendly Reminded:
Manual removal of DirtyDefrag.exe is known as the most effective way. Anyway, it refers to key parts of computer system, and is recommended only for advanced users. If you don's have sufficient expertise on doing that, it is recommended to use the later one so that SpyHunter can help you get rid of your problems directly and completely.