Computer ran slow and when used SpeedyPC Pro didn't help at all. Also, when I tried to uninstall Slim Cleaner Plus last night and couldn't... I get an email from SpeedyPC saying it has program that will uninstall programs my computer can't today. That's when it hit me that SpeedyPC Pro was initial problem. Now Slim Cleaner Desktop icon is gone... very weird
SpeedyPC Pro removal... Slim Cleaner Plus
- Thread starter HongKongPhooey
- Start date
- Mar 8, 2013
- 22,627
Hello,
They call me TwinHeadedEagle around here, and I'll be working with you.
Before we start please read and note the following:
Rules and policies
We won't support any piracy.
That being told, if any evidence of illegal OS, software, cracks/keygens or any other will be revealed, any further assistance will be suspended. If you are aware that there is this kind of stuff on your machine, remove it before proceeding!
The same applies to any use of P2P software: uTorrent, BitTorrent, Vuze, Kazaa, Ares... We don't provide any help for P2P, except for their removal. All P2P software has to be uninstalled or at least fully disabled before proceeding!
Failure to follow these guidelines will result with closing your topic and withdrawning any assistance.
Fix with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool
This fix was created for this user for use on that particular machine.
Running it on another one may cause damage and render the system unstable.
Download attached fixlist.txt file and save it to the Desktop:
Both files, FRST and fixlist.txt have to be in the same location or the fix will not work!
Please attach it to your reply.
Fix with Junkware Removal Tool
Please download JRT by Thisisu and save the file to your desktop.
Temporary disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware protection - instructions here.
Please include the contents of that file in your reply.
Do not forget to re-enable your previously switched off protection software!
Please also manually reboot your machine after this procedure.
They call me TwinHeadedEagle around here, and I'll be working with you.
Before we start please read and note the following:
- At the top of your post, please click on the "Watch thread" button and make sure to check Watch this thread...and receive email notifications. This will send an email to you as soon as I reply to your topic, allowing me to solve your problem faster.
- Please do not install any new software during the cleaning process other than the tools I provide for you. This can hinder the cleaning process. Please do not perform System Restore or any other restore.
- Instructions I give to you are very simple and made for complete beginner to follow. That's why you need to read through my instructions carefully and completely before executing them.
- Please do not run any tools other than the ones I ask you to, when I ask you to. Some of these tools can be very dangerous if used improperly. Also, if you use a tool that I have not requested you use, it can cause false positives, thereby delaying the complete cleaning of your machine.
- All tools we use here are completely clean and do not contain any malware. If your antivirus detects them as malicious, please disable your antivirus and then continue.
- If during the process you run across anything that is not in my instructions, please stop and ask. If any tool is running too much time (few hours), please stop and inform me.
- I visit forum several times at day, making sure to respond to everyone's topic as fast as possible. But bear in mind that I have private life like everyone and I cannot be here 24/7. So please be patient with me. Also, some infections require less, and some more time to be removed completely, so bear this in mind and be patient.
- Please stay with me until the end of all steps and procedures and I declare your system clean. Just because there is a lack of symptoms does not indicate a clean machine. If you solved your problem yourself, set aside two minutes to let me know.
- Please attach all report using
button below. Doing this, you make it easier for me to analyze and fix your problem.
- Do not ask for help for your business PC. Companies are making revenue via computers, so it is good thing to pay for the repair.
We won't support any piracy.
That being told, if any evidence of illegal OS, software, cracks/keygens or any other will be revealed, any further assistance will be suspended. If you are aware that there is this kind of stuff on your machine, remove it before proceeding!
The same applies to any use of P2P software: uTorrent, BitTorrent, Vuze, Kazaa, Ares... We don't provide any help for P2P, except for their removal. All P2P software has to be uninstalled or at least fully disabled before proceeding!
Failure to follow these guidelines will result with closing your topic and withdrawning any assistance.
Download attached fixlist.txt file and save it to the Desktop:
Both files, FRST and fixlist.txt have to be in the same location or the fix will not work!
- Right-click on
icon and select
Run as Administrator to start the tool.
(XP users click run after receipt of Windows Security Warning - Open File). - Press the Fix button just once and wait.
- If for some reason the tool needs a restart, please make sure you let the system restart normally. After that let the tool complete its run.
- When finished FRST will generate a log on the Desktop, called Fixlog.txt.
Please attach it to your reply.
Please download JRT by Thisisu and save the file to your desktop.
Temporary disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware protection - instructions here.
- Right-click on
icon and select
Run as Administrator to start the tool.
- Follow the prompts and let this process run uninterrupted.
- This scan can take a while, depending on your System specs.
- Upon completion, a log (JRT.txt) will open on your desktop.
Please include the contents of that file in your reply.
Do not forget to re-enable your previously switched off protection software!
Please also manually reboot your machine after this procedure.
I wasn't sure which ones you needed so put the others on as well.... no issues so far. I did get an iLivid download prompt after I Clicked on the Download button for one of the programs but my WOT program popped up to stop me from going to the site... y'all are awesome!
One question... as we go through all the removal procedures, should I stay off this computer... only to get on it when I get word from you on the next steps?
- Mar 8, 2013
- 22,627
The desktop icons are gone... But when I look on Control Panel at Programs to uninstall I have SlimCleaner Plus still listed but program size is 45.0 MB. SpeedyPC Pro is listed too but nothing listed in Size Column. Is that ok?
- Mar 8, 2013
- 22,627
How do you mean gone? Did you try to restart your PC?
Can you uninstall mentioned programs from Control Panel?
Can you uninstall mentioned programs from Control Panel?
Sorry... meant the SpeedyPC Pro and SlimCleaner Plus Desktop Icons are gone from the screen 
When I go to uninstall the program and click uninstall a User Account Control box pops up that asks, "Do you want the following program to update software on this computer?" And it lists Program Name: SlimCleaner Plus Installer..... Verified Publisher: Slimware Utilities Holdings... File Origin: Hard Drive on this Computer. Scared to click "Yes" thinking will reinfect... or is it ok to click yes as that is how my computer then uninstalls?
When I go to uninstall the program and click uninstall a User Account Control box pops up that asks, "Do you want the following program to update software on this computer?" And it lists Program Name: SlimCleaner Plus Installer..... Verified Publisher: Slimware Utilities Holdings... File Origin: Hard Drive on this Computer. Scared to click "Yes" thinking will reinfect... or is it ok to click yes as that is how my computer then uninstalls?
SpeedyPC Pro is officially erased from my computer! No problem uninstalling what ever fragment of it was left on the computer... its just the SlimCleaner Plus (45 MB program) that is left.
- Mar 8, 2013
- 22,627
Once again we shall use FRST for additional checks. Re-run FRST/FRST64 by double-clicking:
- Copy SlimCleaner into the Search: field in FRST then click the Search Registry button.
- FRST will search your computer for files and when finished it will produce a log Search.txt in the same directory the tool is run.
- Please attach it to your reply.
I entered SlimCleaner Plus... realized you said SlimCleaner.. if that is an issue let me know, can rerun if need be.
I re-ran registry search using what you said to use "SlimCleaner".... so attaching the search with SlimCleaner as key words and renamed the search I did earlier when entered "SlimCleaner Plus" as key words for registry search (just in case it would help).
- Mar 8, 2013
- 22,627
Download attached fixlist.txt file and save it to the Desktop:
Both files, FRST and fixlist.txt have to be in the same location or the fix will not work!
- Right-click on
icon and select
Run as Administrator to start the tool.
(XP users click run after receipt of Windows Security Warning - Open File). - Press the Fix button just once and wait.
- If for some reason the tool needs a restart, please make sure you let the system restart normally. After that let the tool complete its run.
- When finished FRST will generate a log on the Desktop, called Fixlog.txt.
Please attach it to your reply.
SlimCleaner Plus is GONE after pulling up Programs!!! Computer is lightning fast now.... amazing. Now if I give Donation towards some beer and whiskey, my whole bank account balance won't disappear will it? Can't thank you enough Mr. Eastwood! Is there anything else I need to do?
- Mar 8, 2013
- 22,627
You can donate amount you wish. Thank you, I appreciate it
Glad I could help. We will delete all used tools and I'll give you some tips to harden your security and learn how to protect yourself
MUST READ - security tips:
MUST READ - general maintenance:
In order to stay protected it is very important that you regularly update all of your software. Cybercriminals depend on the apathy of users around software updates to keep their malicious endeavor running.
Operating systems, such as Windows, and applications, such as Adobe Reader or JAVA, are used by tens of millions of computers and devices around the world, making them a huge target for cybercriminals. Downloading updates and installing them can sometimes be tedious, but the advantages you get from the updates are certainly worth it.
CCleaner - to clean unneeded temporary files.
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - to scan your system from time to time in search for malware.
Malwarebytes' Anti-Exploit - to prevent plenty of mostly exploited vulnerabilities.
McShield - to prevent infections spread by removable media.
Unchecky - to prevent from installing additional foistware, implemented in legitimate installations.
Adblock - to surf the web without annoying ads!
Download DelFix by Xplode and save it to your desktop.
Tool deletes old system restore points and create a fresh system restore point after cleaning.
Stay safe,
TwinHeadedEagle
Glad I could help. We will delete all used tools and I'll give you some tips to harden your security and learn how to protect yourself
Recommended reading:
- Computer Security - a short guide to staying safer online.
- Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet
The Importance of Software Updating:
In order to stay protected it is very important that you regularly update all of your software. Cybercriminals depend on the apathy of users around software updates to keep their malicious endeavor running.
Operating systems, such as Windows, and applications, such as Adobe Reader or JAVA, are used by tens of millions of computers and devices around the world, making them a huge target for cybercriminals. Downloading updates and installing them can sometimes be tedious, but the advantages you get from the updates are certainly worth it.
Recommended additional software:
Post-cleanup procedures:
Download DelFix by Xplode and save it to your desktop.
- Run the tool by right click on the
icon and Run as administrator option.
- Make sure that these ones are checked:
- Remove disinfection tools
- Purge system restore
- Reset system settings
- Push Run and wait until the tool completes his work.
- All tools we used should be gone. Tool will create an report for you (C:\DelFix.txt)
Tool deletes old system restore points and create a fresh system restore point after cleaning.
My help is free for everybody.
If you're happy with the help provided and/or wish to buy me a beer for the assistance you received, then you can consider a donation:
Thank you!
If you're happy with the help provided and/or wish to buy me a beer for the assistance you received, then you can consider a donation:
Thank you!
Stay safe,
TwinHeadedEagle
I can't thank you enough for all your help and all the information!
The DelFix took everything off but the Farbar - FRST64.exe.... is that ok?
I didn't see the DelFix on my actual Desktop and when I hit run realized I didn't mark the other two items because the DelFix just popped up there when I clicked download. So went back and clicked on the other two items you said to click on. Then actually found the DelFix in Desktop Programs box when I scrolled through it all. Ran it as Admin and clicked all 3 items you said to click. Saved notepad each time.
I am sorry I am such a nightmare!
The DelFix took everything off but the Farbar - FRST64.exe.... is that ok?
I didn't see the DelFix on my actual Desktop and when I hit run realized I didn't mark the other two items because the DelFix just popped up there when I clicked download. So went back and clicked on the other two items you said to click on. Then actually found the DelFix in Desktop Programs box when I scrolled through it all. Ran it as Admin and clicked all 3 items you said to click. Saved notepad each time.
I am sorry I am such a nightmare!
I found these in C/ location.... DelFix.txt - "Run as admin" was after I figured out how to run DelFix as Admin., but had done what I listed above.
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