DataDoctor 2010 is another fake Windows program that was created to mislead computer users with its untrusted operation on victims computer. DataDoctor 2010 can deceive people with fake error alerts and warning messages like:
“Unrecognized disk driver command.”
“Windows has recovered from a serious error. Some files can be corrupted. Disk checking is strongly recommended.”
and
“Unable to open the file due to data corruption”.
Typical acquisition of rogue program like DataDoctor 2010 is through websites that employs a script that will install it on computer wihtout users approval. While on the computer DataDoctor 2010 will make changes to system settings and registry to perform its functions without any detection by antivirus programs.
What are the Symptoms of DataDoctor 2010 Infection?
A limited version of Data Doctor 2010 will be launched after a successful installation.
It will modify Windows Registry and add the following entry:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Uninstall\{C6869864-8987-4067-9666-BEA678E823F3}_is1
DataDoctor 2010 will drop the following malicious files:
- %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\DataDoctor
- %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\DataDoctor\DataDoctor on the Web.url
- %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\DataDoctor\Uninstall DataDoctor.lnk
- %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\DataDoctor\DataDoctor.lnk
- %ProgramFiles%\DataDoctor 2010\ddreg.dll
- %ProgramFiles%\DataDoctor 2010\fs.exe
- %ProgramFiles%\DataDoctor 2010\modules\module.filefix.dll
- %ProgramFiles%\DataDoctor 2010\modules\module.inetopt.dll
- %ProgramFiles%\DataDoctor 2010\modules\module.privacy.dll
- %ProgramFiles%\DataDoctor 2010\modules\module.regclean.dll
- %ProgramFiles%\DataDoctor 2010\modules\module.shredder.dll
- %ProgramFiles%\DataDoctor 2010\modules\module.startup.dll
- %ProgramFiles%\DataDoctor 2010\unins000.dat
- %ProgramFiles%\DataDoctor 2010\unins000.exe
- %System%\msvcp71.dll
How to Remove DataDoctor 2010 Manually
1. Restart your computer in SafeMode
– After Power-On the computer, just before Windows start, press F8
– From the selections, Select SafeMode
2. Remove Registry entries that the threat added. You MUST BACKUP YOUR REGISTRY FIRST.
– Click Start > Run
– Type in the field, regedit
– Navigate and look for the registry entries mentioned above and delete if necessary
3. Delete malicious files that the threat added:
– Base on the given location above, browse and delete the file
– If no location is given, click Start>Search> and search for the files.
– If cannot be deleted, press Ctrl+Alt+Del to access Task Manager, see if the file is running in the process. If it is, select the file and click End Process. Perform file delete again.
4. Scan computer with Antivirus Program
– Update antivirus program
– Scan computer and delete all detected threats.
How to Easily Remove DataDoctor 2010
1. Download and run Removal Tool to remove DataDoctor 2010
