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Uninstall PC Drive Tool
PC Drive Tool Description and Removal Instructions
PC Drive Tool is a rogue system repair and hard disk maintenance utility that issues fake warnings stating that your computer is infected with spyware. PC Drive Tool Trojan may come bundled with other spyware or may infect your machine through browser security loopholes. PC Drive is designed to lure you into purchasing its full version. Although, PC Drive Tool may seem like a legitimate program it not to be trusted and is recommended to be removed as soon as possible. Also watch out for another program called SystemDoctor because PC Drive Tool and SystemDoctor are known to be affiliated.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
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with PC Drive Tool or its creators. The content provided in this article should NOT be construed as an endorsement, a recommendation or an advertisement for PC Drive Tool.
The goal of this article is to assist computer users on the detection and removal of PC Drive Tool. This article is provided on an "as is" basis and to be used for informational purposes only. |
Why Should I Remove PC Drive Tool?
Note: Manual removal is a difficult process and it is not recommend
unless you are an expert in this field. Therefore, your best defense is to
download and install a reliable anti-spyware program to scan PC Drive Tool and other spyware on your machine.
In order to detect PC Drive Tool in the easiest and fastest way possible, we advised trying the free SpyHunter scanner provided on this website.
The free version of SpyHunter is only a detection utility.
However, if you wish to continue to the PC Drive Tool removal stage with SpyHunter, you must first purchase the full version of SpyHunter or you
can manually remove PC Drive Tool by moving on to the "Remove PC Drive Tool Manually" section.
Online threats constantly change to avoid detection, and therefore SpyHunter comes equipped with a full technical support, as well as a
one-on-one customer support service called Spyware HelpDesk which gives its support technicians the ability to create a custom automated
fix tailored to your PC. If SpyHunter is unable to detect and remove PC Drive Tool, the Spyware Helpdesk will generate a custom fix, transmit
it to your SpyHunter removal tool and completely remove PC Drive Tool from your PC.
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
- Run a full system scan to detect PC Drive Tool files.
- Once you've detected PC Drive Tool on your PC, you will then need to purchase SpyHunter to start the removal process.
- Reboot your PC and rerun the scan for any remaining traces of PC Drive Tool.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove PC Drive Tool
and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
Remove PC Drive Tool Manually
Tip:
If you are not an expert in this field, we highly
recommend you use SpyHunter to scan your PC for PC Drive Tool. You'll run
the risk of damaging your computer if you make a mistake
during the manual removal process.
Stop the following PC Drive Tool processes:
GDC.exe UGDCcw.exe GDCPatch.exe
Remove the following
PC Drive Tool registry keys:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved\B33DE756-DEEE-4D7A-87DB-1D905BA2AA21 PC Drive Tool .exe\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\secure_del .lnk\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\secure_del B33DE756-DEEE-4D7A-87DB-1D905BA2AA21 Directory\Background\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\secure_del Directory\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\secure_del Drive\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\secure_del exefile\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\secure_del Folder\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\secure_del lnkfile\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\secure_del SystemFileAssociations\Directory.Audio\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\secure_del SystemFileAssociations\Directory.Image\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\secure_del SystemFileAssociations\Directory.Video\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\secure_del Purchased Products\PC Drive Tool
Unregister the following PC Drive Tool DLL files:
secure_del.dll
Locate and delete the following PC Drive Tool
files:
PC Drive Tool GDC.exe ugdccw UGDCcw.exe secure_del.dll GDCPatch.exe PC Drive Tool unregistered.lnk PC Drive Tool web page.lnk Uninstall PC Drive Tool.lnk
PC Drive Tool Advice
PC Drive Tool manual removal process can be difficult to do because you're required to access and edit
sensitive files in your system registry.
Warning: If you try to remove PC Drive Tool files without being completely
sure what you are doing, you run the risk of damaging or losing important data on your computer.
Tip: To avoid this risk, we highly recommend you use a good spyware cleaner/remover to
automatically find and remove PC Drive Tool as well as spyware,
adware, trojan and malware in your PC.
PC Drive Tool Automatic Detection
To automatically search for PC Drive Tool...
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove PC Drive Tool
and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
For more details on PC Drive Tool, please read our "PC Drive Tool Overview" below.
PC Drive Tool Overview
In the following sections, we investigate and explain the key malicious properties that are attributed to PC Drive Tool.
How PC Drive Tool infects your PC
PC Drive Tool may use one or more of these methods to infect your computer. PC Drive Tool is spyware that may take
control of your entire system. PC Drive Tool may infect your computer...
- Through unexpected email attachments. One of the most popular ways of becoming infected with spyware is by opening an attachment
sent via e-mail. You should never open unexpected email attachments. Confirm with the sender first that they did in fact send the
email.
- Through browser security loopholes while you're surfing the Web. Some spyware can even bypass firewalls by disguising itself as
part of legitimate software.
- Through instant messenger programs. If you're not secured by a good firewall, spyware can attach itself when you're
sharing files with your instant messenger.
- PC Drive Tool recreates, repairs and updates itself. PC Drive Tool and other complex spyware
applications may recreate, repair and update themselves to evade deletion. When PC Drive Tool alters, restores and updates
its files, DLLs, registry keys and process, a scanner may only remove part of the program allowing the other
remaining files to execute procedures to repair and update. In these cases, it can make the PC Drive Tool manual removal
process very difficult.
PC Drive Tool Prevention Rules
Follow these PC Drive Tool prevention rules and protect your computer from PC Drive Tool and other spyware:
Rule #1: Ensure that your Windows Security is up-to-date.
Every week Microsoft provides their new updates that can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website. To get
Microsoft Update, you should do the following steps:
- Go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates,
- Select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list,
- Open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet,
- Press "Default Level" and then OK,
- Press "Custom Level."
Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software.
A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current PC Drive Tool as well as other forms of spyware
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 PC Drive Tool automatically.
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for spyware detection. To remove PC Drive Tool
and other online threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
Rule #3: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date.
New PC Drive Tool files can be created every day, thus it is very important to ensure that your
anti-spyware program is up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click
of a button so you can get new spyware definitions immediately. Often, good anti-spyware software will open
an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.
Rule #4: Install and keep your firewall turned on.
A firewall is vital for a complete protection of your PC. Ensure that your firewall is always turned on.
A firewall can stop unwanted software like PC Drive Tool from hijacking your PC.
PC Drive Tool and other Spyware Related Info:
Wikipedia.org/Spyware - Wikipedia's definition of spyware.
StopBadware.org - A non-profit organization that aims to fight against badware.
Anti-Spyware Coalition - Is a group dedicated to building a consensus about definitions and best
practices in the debate surrounding spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies.
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