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Wind Optimizer Removal Guide

Wind Optimizer Description

Wind Optimizer is a rogue Windows optimization software from the same creators of Personal Antivirus, and is therefore not to be trusted. Once installed, Wind Optimizer will be configured to start automatically. Wind Optimizer will then prompt you to scan your computer, and when finished, will display a variety of fake problems on your PC. In order to fix these fictitious or grossly exaggerated issues, though, you will need to first purchase the Wind Optimizer program.

How can I Detect Wind Optimizer?

The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall Wind Optimizer by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden Wind Optimizer files, it's possible that Wind Optimizer will reappear after reboot. Follow the Wind Optimizer detection and removal methods below.

Wind Optimizer Automatic Detection (Recommended)

Is your PC infected with Wind Optimizer? To safely & quickly detect Wind Optimizer, we highly recommend you...

Download SpyHunter Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for detection. If SpyHunter Scanner detects Wind Optimizer on your PC, you will need to purchase the full SpyHunter version to remove Wind Optimizer.

Wind Optimizer Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of Wind Optimizer manual removal instructions and Wind Optimizer components listed to help you remove Wind Optimizer from your PC. Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use SpyHunter's detection tool to check for Wind Optimizer.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find Wind Optimizer Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "Wind Optimizer" file name(s).
3. To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
4. When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "Wind Optimizer", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete Wind Optimizer in the following manual removal steps.
5. "Wind Optimizer" files can be found in the directory path(s):
6. %ProgramFiles%\Wind Optimizer %AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Wind Optimizer %AppData%\Wind Optimizer
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Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove Wind Optimizer Processes

1. To open the Windows Task Manager, use the combination of CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
2. Click on the "Image Name" button to search for "Wind Optimizer" process by name.
3. Select the "Wind Optimizer" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "Wind Optimizer" processes files:
5. WODefragmenter.exe WindOptimizer.exe c:\Program Files\Wind Optimizer\WODefragmenter.exe c:\Program Files\Wind Optimizer\WindOptimizer.exe c:\Program Files\Wind Optimizer\unins000.exe c:\Program Files\Wind Optimizer\Contig.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove Wind Optimizer Registry Values

1. To open the Registry Editor, go to Start > Run > type regedit and then press the "OK" button.
2. Locate and delete the entry or entries whose data value (in the rightmost column) is the spyware file(s) detected earlier.
3. To delete "Wind Optimizer" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "Wind Optimizer" registry entries:
5. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center "UacDisableNotify" HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center "InternetSettingsDisableNotify" HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center "AutoUpdateDisableNotify" HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Wind Optimizer" HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Wind Optimizer_is1
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Step 4 : Detect and Delete Other Wind Optimizer Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
2. Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
3. To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
4. Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
5. To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
6. To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
7. Select the "Wind Optimizer" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "Wind Optimizer" processes files:
9. Wind Optimizer.lnk Wind Optimizer Home Page.lnk Uninstall Wind Optimizer.lnk WODefragmenter.exe WindOptimizer.exe Wind Optimizer c:\Program Files\Wind Optimizer\db c:\Program Files\Wind Optimizer\WOIsnce.db c:\Program Files\Wind Optimizer\WODefragmenter.exe c:\Program Files\Wind Optimizer\WO_install.new.iss c:\Program Files\Wind Optimizer\WO_install.iss c:\Program Files\Wind Optimizer\WindOptimizer.exe c:\Program Files\Wind Optimizer\vista.res c:\Program Files\Wind Optimizer\vista.manifest c:\Program Files\Wind Optimizer\uninstall.ico c:\Program Files\Wind Optimizer\unins000.exe c:\Program Files\Wind Optimizer\unins000.dat c:\Program Files\Wind Optimizer\log_09062009.wlg c:\Program Files\Wind Optimizer\Explorer.ico c:\Program Files\Wind Optimizer\Contig.exe c:\Program Files\Wind Optimizer\activate.ico c:\Program Files\Wind Optimizer %UserProfile%\Desktop\WOSetup.tmp.txt %UserProfile%\Desktop\WOSetup.exe.txt %UserProfile%\Application Data\Wind Optimizer\db\Urls.inf %UserProfile%\Application Data\Wind Optimizer\db\Settings.ini %UserProfile%\Application Data\Wind Optimizer\db %UserProfile%\Application Data\Wind Optimizer\updateloadlist.ini %UserProfile%\Application Data\Wind Optimizer c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Wind Optimizer\Wind Optimizer.lnk c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Wind Optimizer\Wind Optimizer Home Page.lnk c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Wind Optimizer\Uninstall Wind Optimizer.lnk c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Wind Optimizer\Purchase License.lnk c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Wind Optimizer
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Wind Optimizer Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good security program to remove unwanted programs from your PC.

If you believe you have Wind Optimizer installed on your computer, check for Wind Optimizer with SpyHunter Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for detection. To remove Wind Optimizer, you will need to purchase full SpyHunter version. Since new Wind Optimizer files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on Wind Optimizer.

To learn more on Wind Optimizer, see our Wind Optimizer resource section below.

Wind Optimizer Technical Details

The following Wind Optimizer components and their MD5s:

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What is Misleading Product?

Wind Optimizer is a type of Misleading Product.

Misleading products are programs that deliberately misrepresent the current security status or condition of a computer. Misleading products usually notify the computer user of a potentially unsafe security risk, unwanted application or infection that is fake or nonexistent on the computer. A misleading product may look very convincing where computer users believe that it is a legitimate security program. Misleading products may use a list of features, websites or even user testimonials attempting to convince a computer user that the program is legitimate. Misleading products have also been known to present a "problem" to the computer user where the issue or problem cannot be resolved unless a certain version of the misleading product is purchased or installed. Usually the purchased version of the misleading product ultimately does not resolve the initial issue or problem.

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Wind Optimizer Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from Wind Optimizer and other spyware by following these four easy prevention rules.

Rule #1: Keep your Windows Security up-to-date

Microsoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website.
Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically.

To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list.

Then open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current Wind Optimizer spyware as well as other forms of spyware can can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect Wind Optimizer automatically.

Download SpyHunter Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for detection. To remove Wind Optimizer, you will need to purchase the full SpyHunter version.

Rule #3: Install and keep your firewall turned on

A firewall is essential for a complete protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like Wind Optimizer from infecting your computer.

Rule #4: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date

Since new Wind Optimizer files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button you can get new spyware definitions instantly. Often, an anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

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Wind Optimizer Screenshots

View Wind Optimizer screenshots below and see for yourself how Wind Optimizer looks like. Learn how to recognize Wind Optimizer when it infects your machine.

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