SMART HDD Removal

[desmith37]

Went through all steps of removal but I still get the phony HDD messages. Tried disabling STARTUP programs but still no help. I get the BOOTUP message, which I just hit ENTER to bypass and then while active on my laptop I get a Microsoft Windows Dialogue box message of a HARD DISK PROBLEM, which I just cancel. Any suggestions on how to rid my PC of this last remnant ?

Many Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[Malware Maniac]

Welcome to the forums. :welcomewave:
To help with your problem I would recommend posting a new thread in the Malware Removal Assistance Forum and get help from Jack there.
How did you find out about MT?

 

[McLovin]

Hello and welcome to MalwareTips.

 

[imsoadude]

Welcome to the forum as Malware Maniac said post in the malware removal assistance forum if you want to get that problem cleared up

 

[kuttus]

Are you using Windows XP or Windows Vista, or 7

The Smart HDD will be Located in

C:\ProgramData\ (In Windows Vista and 7)

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\ (In Windows XP)


In this folders you will be able to see some Random files. There will be 1-3 .EXE files also... Try to Delete them. If you are not able to Delete it rename the file with a name and restart the computer. After the Restart you will be able to Delete them......


There is a Possibility that you will be facing some more issues in the computer Like not able to see any of your files all of the files are Hidden etc. If you are facing any such problem please let us know...


All the Best.......

Went through all steps of removal but I still get the phony HDD messages. Tried disabling STARTUP programs but still no help. I get the BOOTUP message, which I just hit ENTER to bypass and then while active on my laptop I get a Microsoft Windows Dialogue box message of a HARD DISK PROBLEM, which I just cancel. Any suggestions on how to rid my PC of this last remnant ?

Many Thanks for any suggestions.

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Don't Delete your Temp folder now........

Are you using Windows XP or Windows Vista, or 7

The Smart HDD will be Located in

C:\ProgramData\ (In Windows Vista and 7)

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\ (In Windows XP)


In this folders you will be able to see some Random files. There will be 1-3 .EXE files also... Try to Delete them. If you are not able to Delete it rename the file with a name and restart the computer. After the Restart you will be able to Delete them......


There is a Possibility that you will be facing some more issues in the computer Like not able to see any of your files all of the files are Hidden etc. If you are facing any such problem please let us know...


All the Best.......

Went through all steps of removal but I still get the phony HDD messages. Tried disabling STARTUP programs but still no help. I get the BOOTUP message, which I just hit ENTER to bypass and then while active on my laptop I get a Microsoft Windows Dialogue box message of a HARD DISK PROBLEM, which I just cancel. Any suggestions on how to rid my PC of this last remnant ?

Many Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[desmith37]

Will follow instructions, and thanks for the advice. After much checking I have found that the Hard Disk on this PC does have 32 BAD SECTORS and the threshold is 36. So I may be looking at a potentially failing HARD DRIVE.

Darrell

Are you using Windows XP or Windows Vista, or 7

The Smart HDD will be Located in

C:\ProgramData\ (In Windows Vista and 7)

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\ (In Windows XP)


In this folders you will be able to see some Random files. There will be 1-3 .EXE files also... Try to Delete them. If you are not able to Delete it rename the file with a name and restart the computer. After the Restart you will be able to Delete them......


There is a Possibility that you will be facing some more issues in the computer Like not able to see any of your files all of the files are Hidden etc. If you are facing any such problem please let us know...


All the Best.......

Went through all steps of removal but I still get the phony HDD messages. Tried disabling STARTUP programs but still no help. I get the BOOTUP message, which I just hit ENTER to bypass and then while active on my laptop I get a Microsoft Windows Dialogue box message of a HARD DISK PROBLEM, which I just cancel. Any suggestions on how to rid my PC of this last remnant ?

Many Thanks for any suggestions.

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Don't Delete your Temp folder now........

Are you using Windows XP or Windows Vista, or 7

The Smart HDD will be Located in

C:\ProgramData\ (In Windows Vista and 7)

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\ (In Windows XP)


In this folders you will be able to see some Random files. There will be 1-3 .EXE files also... Try to Delete them. If you are not able to Delete it rename the file with a name and restart the computer. After the Restart you will be able to Delete them......


There is a Possibility that you will be facing some more issues in the computer Like not able to see any of your files all of the files are Hidden etc. If you are facing any such problem please let us know...


All the Best.......

Went through all steps of removal but I still get the phony HDD messages. Tried disabling STARTUP programs but still no help. I get the BOOTUP message, which I just hit ENTER to bypass and then while active on my laptop I get a Microsoft Windows Dialogue box message of a HARD DISK PROBLEM, which I just cancel. Any suggestions on how to rid my PC of this last remnant ?

Many Thanks for any suggestions.

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[Malware Maniac]

I would recommend that you post in the Malware Removal Assistance Forum and get help from an expert. kuttus just joined today and I doubt he volunteered in the section yet. There is also a rule in the Malware Removal Assistance forum that Staff members can post advice to remove malware. Please make a post in the Malware Removal Assistance Forum and get help from Jack from there.

Edit: As of October 17th 2012, I found that kuttus has been admitted into the Malware Removal Group. At this time I consider him an expert in this category.