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DioCleaner Removal Guide

DioCleaner Description

DioCleaner is a fake anti-spyware application created to compromise as a legitimate spyware removal tool. The makers of DioCleaner seek to goad you into purchasing its full version. DioCleaner may be usually installed on your machine without your permission and consent. DioCleaner employs a Trojan to push itself on your computer. DioCleaner may be also installed through various security loopholes or via other unsolicited ways. Once installed on your machine, DioCleaner will launch every time you turn on your computer. Beware that DioCleaner has an ability to renew itself if not properly uninstalled.

How can I Detect DioCleaner?

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

DioCleaner Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter's malware scanner detects DioCleaner on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool to remove DioCleaner and other malware threats.

DioCleaner Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of DioCleaner manual removal instructions and DioCleaner components listed to help you remove DioCleaner 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 malware detection tool to check for DioCleaner.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find DioCleaner Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "DioCleaner" 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 "DioCleaner", 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 DioCleaner in the following manual removal steps.
5. "DioCleaner" files can be found in the directory path(s):
6. %ProgramFiles%\DioCleaner
   

Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove DioCleaner 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 "DioCleaner" process by name.
3. Select the "DioCleaner" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "DioCleaner" processes files:
5. DioCleaner.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove DioCleaner 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 "DioCleaner" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "DioCleaner" registry entries:
5. D8A90D98-5F46-4E7D-B1E3-58C57564D9DC D18DB3F1-DC9F-4E68-8463-BD325523AE33 D5B0C56C-E939-4993-9010-3BE32D9163CD diocleaner 2A6154EF-9718-4A2D-BCC7-CCCF9F751A0B CD3E4611-2A72-44A8-A929-0AAF2AC14A92 dc_ie_monitor.ie_monitor EA201C93-F34A-47A5-B65D-AA7C95068E92 C913F213-1D69-4CD2-B7BD-71BFD8C8D6B1
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Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister DioCleaner DLL Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then click the "OK" button.
2. Type "cd" in order to change the current directory, press the "space" button, enter the full path to where you believe the DioCleaner DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where DioCleaner DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
3. To unregister "DioCleaner" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u DioCleaner.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
4. Search and unregister "DioCleaner" DLL files:
5. dc_ie_monitor.dll clsReg.dll
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Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other DioCleaner 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 "DioCleaner" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "DioCleaner" processes files:
9. Uninstall DioCleaner.lnk DioCleaner.lnk dc_ie_monitor.dll clsReg.dll DioCleaner.exe DioCleaner
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DioCleaner Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good malware remover to track DioCleaner and automatically remove DioCleaner as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.

If you believe you have DioCleaner installed on your computer, check for DioCleaner with SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove DioCleaner and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool. Since new DioCleaner files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on DioCleaner and other malware threats.

To learn more on DioCleaner, see our DioCleaner resource section below.

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What is Spyware?

DioCleaner is a type of Spyware.

Spyware is any malware or software used to spy or track your computer activity. While some spyware is not malicious and is intentionally installed by parents or employers to monitor Internet activity, spyware may be installed maliciously. Often spyware can come bundled with downloads of free software, and may track your Internet activity or may steal usernames and passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal financial information.

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DioCleaner Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from DioCleaner 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 DioCleaner 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 DioCleaner automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove DioCleaner and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool.

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 DioCleaner from infecting your computer.

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

Since new DioCleaner 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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DioCleaner Screenshots

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

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