Remove System Fix

System Fix is a brand new addition to the FakeHDD fake rogue family.  This new infection runs fake optimization and PC performance scans on your computer.  Typically, these infections run fake antivirus scans, but this one runs fake performance scans telling you it will speed up your computer.  System Fix will cause your computer to run slow, crash, and stop legitimate downloads.  Please do not purchase this program as its only goal is to steal your credit card information.  Below is an image of what System Fix looks like, make sure this is the same program you are researching.  Below the System Fix image are step by step instructions on how to remove this fake program for free.

Illustration of System Fix

Step by Step Removal Instructions for System Fix

1. Start Windows in safe mode by rebooting your system.  You can do this by rebooting your system and hitting the F8 button on your keyboard upon reboot.  After hitting the F8 button, you will see a screen that says, ‘Advanced Boot Options’ or ‘Windows Advanced Windows Menu’.  Arrow down to where it says ‘Safe Mode with Networking’ and hit enter.  You should now be in safe mode.

2. Start Internet Explorer and go to Menu > Tools > Internet options. Click the connections tab and select LAN settings.  In the LAN Settings, go to proxy server and uncheck “Use Proxy Server for Your LAN”.  Now your browsing should be resumed without the interruption of System Fix.

3. Download Malwarebytes by clicking on the following link:  Click Here to Start Removing System Fix

4. Save the file to your desktop.

5. After you see the file saved to the desktop, close all open windows and applications running on the computer.

6. Locate the Malwarebytes file on your desktop and run it. (the file name is called mbam-setup.exe)

7. Once the installation starts, the options Update Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes Anti-Malware should be left checked. (this will make sure you get the latest version of Malwarebytes upon installation)

8. Malwarebytes will now launch.  Once you see the Malwarebytes interface, go ahead and Perform a Full Scan.

9. After the full scan is complete, you can start the removal process of System Fix.

10. Click the Remove Selected button and allow Malwarebytes to start the removal process.

11. After the removal process is done, close the Malwarebytes interface.

12. Reboot your computer; you have successfully removed System Fix from your system.

 *****  Please keep in mind you are trying to remove an extremely advanced virus off your computer.  These advanced viruses can block you from downloading or installing removal solutions like Malwarebytes.  If you experience any of these symptoms, feel free to contact our Virus Removal Assistance Line.  We can be reached at 800.530.8514 and are available from 10am-10pm EST Monday through Friday.