Win HDD
Win HDD Description
Win HDD, or WinHDD, is a rogue disk defragmenter tool that uses false error messages to make alarming allegations of detecting serious problems on your Windows Registry, system memory, and hard drive. Win HDD reports uses these false error messages to steal money from non-technical computer users. Win HDD is a clone of HDD Defragmenter and HDD Control. Win HDD may be installed in your computer system through a Trojan or you may have unknownly clicked on a malware-ridden link on a popular social network. Once infected with WinHDD, your PC will display fake “critical error” messages stating that
your hard drive is unreadable or damaged.
Once you click on Win HDD’s fake error messages, you’ll be redirected to a scam website to purchase Win HDD’s full version.
Win HDD is also capable of launching fake system scans and display erroneous scan results. Do not let Win HDD make you its prey and use reliable anti-spyware/anti-virus program that will cut through Win HDD’s blocking capabilities.
Win HDD Automatic Detection Tool (Recommended)
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What happens if Win HDD does not let you open SpyHunter or blocks the Internet?
Technical Details
Visual & GUI Characteristics
File System Modifications
Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read
the tutorials on how to find malware,
kill unwanted processes,
remove malicious DLLs and
delete other harmful files. Always be
sure to back up your PC before making any changes.
- The following files were created in the system:
# File Name Detection Count 1 %TEMP%\ 98d56f.exe 520 2 Win HDD.lnk 379 3 %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Win HDD 372
Additional Information
- The following messages's were detected:
# Message 1 Critical Error
Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error
Posted: November 26, 2010 | By SpywareRemove
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