Windows 7 Fix is a fake computer analysis and optimization programthat displays false alerts that state your computer's hard drive is having problems in order to scare you into purchasing the program. Windows 7 Fix is installed via Trojans that displayfalse error messages and security warnings on the infected computer. These messageswill state that there is something wrong with your computer's hard drive andthen suggests that you download and install a program that can fix the problem.When you click on of these alerts, Windows 7 Fix will automatically be downloadedand installed onto your computer.
Once installed, Windows 7 Fix will be configured to start automatically when youlogin to Windows. Once started, it will display numerous error messages whenyou attempt to launch programs or delete files. Windows 7 Fix will then prompt youto scan your computer, which will then find a variety of errors that it statesit cannot fix until you purchase the program. When you use the so-called defragmenttool it will state that it needs to run in Safe Mode and then show a fake SafeMode background that pretends to defrag your computer. As this program is ascam do not be scared into purchasing the program when you see its alerts.
Windows 7 Loader v2.2.3 Aktivasi by DAZ + WAT Fix Windows Loader telah update versi terbarunya yaitu W indows Loader 2.2.3 by Daz adalah software atau alat untuk dapat meng-aktivasi Microsoft Windows 7 / Vista / 2008 R2 yang masih trial. May 23, 2014 - This is the loader application that's used by millions of people worldwide, well known for passing Microsoft's WAT (Windows Activation.
If you are infected with Windows 7 Fix it is important that you do not delete any files from your Temp folder or use any temp file cleaners. This is because when this infection is installed it will delete shortcuts found in various locations and store backups of them in the %Temp%smtmp folder. It does this so that you when try to launch a program from your start menu, none of your shortcuts will appear and thus making you think that your computer has a serious problem. Therefore, you do not want to delete any of the files in your Temp folder as it will remove the backups that we will use later in the guide to restore your Windows Start Menu. For a list of folders that shortcuts are deleted and the corresponding directories where they are stored, please see this topic: Unhide.exe - A introduction as to what this program does.
To further make it seem like your computer is not operating correctly, Windows 7 Fix will also make it so that certain folders on your computer displayno contents. When opening these folders, such as C:WindowsSystem32 or variousdrive letters, instead of seeing the normal list of files it will instead displaya different folder's contents or make it appear as if the folder is empty. Thisis done to make it seem like there is corruption on your hard drive that iscausing your files to not be displayed. It does this by adding the +H, or hidden,attribute to all of your files, which causes your files to become hidden. Itwill then change your Windows settings so that you cannot view hidden and systemfiles. Once the rogue's processes are terminated you can enable the settingto view hidden files, and thus be able to see your files and folders again,by following the instructions in this tutorial:
Windows 7 Fix also attempts to make it so you cannot run any programs onyour computer. If you attempt to launch a program it will terminate it and statethat the program or hard drive is corrupted. It does this to protect itselffrom anti-virus programs you may attempt to run and to make your computer unusableso that you will be further tempted to purchase the rogue. The messages thatyou will see when you attempt run a program are:
Hard Drive Failure
The system has detected a problem with one or more installed IDE / SATA harddisks. It is recommended that you restart the system.
Or
The system has detected a problem with one or more installed IDE / SATA harddisks. It is recommended that you restart the system.
Or
System Error
An error occurred while reading system files. Run a system diagnostic utilityto check your hard disk drive for errors.
Or
An error occurred while reading system files. Run a system diagnostic utilityto check your hard disk drive for errors.
Or
Critical Error
Hard drive critical error. Run a system diagnostic utility to check your harddisk drive for errors. Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error.
Hard drive critical error. Run a system diagnostic utility to check your harddisk drive for errors. Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error.
After you close this alert you will be presented with another alert that pretendsto be for a program that will attempt to fix your hard drive.
Fix Disk
Windows 7 Fix Diagnostics will scan the system to identify performance problems.
Start or Cancel
Windows 7 Fix Diagnostics will scan the system to identify performance problems.
Start or Cancel
If you press the Start button, it will pretend to scan your computer and thenstate that there is something wrong with it. This message is:
Windows 7 Fix Diagnostics
Windows detected a hard disk error.
A problem with the hard drive sectors has been detected. It is recommendedto download the following sertified <sic>software to fix the detected hard drive problems. Do you want to downloadrecommended software?
Windows detected a hard disk error.
A problem with the hard drive sectors has been detected. It is recommendedto download the following sertified <sic>software to fix the detected hard drive problems. Do you want to downloadrecommended software?
These are just further alerts trying to make you think your computer has aserious hard drive problem. It should be noted that if you attempt to run aprogram enough times it will eventually work.
When you perform the scan or use the fake Windows 7 Fix it will state that thereare numerous problems on your computer, but that you first need to purchaseit before it can fix any of them. Some examples of the fake problems it detectson your computer are:
Requested registry access is not allowed. Registrydefragmentation required
Read time of hard drive clusters less than 500 ms
32% of HDD space is unreadable
Bad sectors on hard drive or damaged file allocation table
Hard drive doesn't respond to system commands
Data Safety Problem. System integrity is at risk.
Registry Error - Critical Error
Read time of hard drive clusters less than 500 ms
32% of HDD space is unreadable
Bad sectors on hard drive or damaged file allocation table
Hard drive doesn't respond to system commands
Data Safety Problem. System integrity is at risk.
Registry Error - Critical Error
While Windows 7 Fix is running it will also display fake alerts from your Windowstaskbar. These alerts are designed to further scare you into thinking that yourcomputer has an imminent hardware failure. The text of some of the alerts youmay see include:
Critical Error!
Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.
Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.
Critical Error
Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error
A critical error has occurred while indexing data stored on hard drive. Systemrestart required.
A critical error has occurred while indexing data stored on hard drive. Systemrestart required.
System Restore
The system has been restored after a critical error. Data integrity and harddrive integrity verification required.
Activation Reminder
Windows 7 Fix Activation
Advanced module activation required to fix detected errors and performanceissues. Please purchase Advanced Module license to activate this softwareand enable all features.
The system has been restored after a critical error. Data integrity and harddrive integrity verification required.
Activation Reminder
Windows 7 Fix Activation
Advanced module activation required to fix detected errors and performanceissues. Please purchase Advanced Module license to activate this softwareand enable all features.
Just like the fake corruption messages and fake scan results, these alertsare only designed to scare you into purchasing the program.
To make matters worse, recent variants of this family have been installing the TDSS rootkit as well. This rootkit will perform redirects when visiting search links in Google, play strange audio advertisements, and make it so that you are unable to update your security programs. If you are infected with Windows 7 Fix and are unable to update your Malwarebytes's Anti-Malware definitions then you most likely have this rootkit installed. If this is the case, this guide will not be able to help you and you should instead follow the instructions in this topic in order to receive one-on-one help in removing this infection.
Without a doubt, the tactics utilized by this program are fraudulent and criminal.Therefore, do not purchase Windows 7 Fix for any reason, and if you already have, pleasecontact your credit card company and state that the program is a computer infectionand a scam and that you would like to dispute the charge. To remove this infectionand related malware, please follow the steps in the guide below.