DriveCleaner

This website was created to help users safely remove DriveCleaner from their computer systems. Please note that we are not affiliated with DriveCleaner.com or its malicious software.

DriveCleaner is widely promoted as a program that removes internet tracks and history files that may compromise the user's marriage, career, online privacy and credit card security. In actual fact it's a rogue program (aka badware) designed to scare computer users into downloading and purchasing their software product. These fake warning messages appear as pop-ups which have all the appearance of genuine Windows messages. Wording can vary but may include "Your computer has tracks of all sites visited....Would you like to install DriveCleaner to check your computer for free?". These pop-ups are produced by a hidden adware program which is installed by a Trojan horse, which usually infects PCs by drive-by-downloads when visiting certain unethical websites.

An example DriveCleaner false alert:

To permanently remove DriveCleaner warning messages and all of its software components, it's imperative that you also get rid of the Trojan horse that put it there in the first place. A manual removal procedure can be found here, but please be aware that manually removing this pest runs the risk of damaging your operating system. Instead we recommend using a good anti-spyware program such as XoftSpySE .

XoftSpySE is one of the most reputable anti-spyware programs available and will safely remove DriveCleaner for you. XoftSpySE is owned by ParetoLogic Inc, a member of the the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA), so you can be sure you're using a reputable program. Furthermore, XoftSpySE is constantly being updated to remove the latest variants of DriveCleaner as well as many other malicious programs. The following steps will ensure you get rid of DriveCleaner safely and permanently:

1. Download XoftSpySE
2. Run XoftSpySE and remove all infections.
3. Reboot your PC.
4. Run XoftSpySE again to verify.

If you require extra assistance removing DriveCleaner please do the following:

1. Open XoftSpySE
2. Click Backup List
3. Click Email Log File
4. Select the latest XoftSpySE log
5. Click Open
6. Type in details of your problem. eg DriveCleaner infection.
7. Send the email

To prevent future attacks by malicious programs such as DriveCleaner make sure you always install Windows security updates and use only a reputable anti-spyware program such as XoftSpySE.

If you need any further assistance please feel free to contact us.

P.S. XoftSpySE was updated on March 7th (DB v227) to remove the latest variants of DriveCleaner.