Uninstall Driver Doc phony optimization tool from Safari

Displayed publisher: Driver Doc phony optimization tool
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Driver Doc phony optimization tool
Program executable: Driver Doc phony optimization tool.exe
Path: C:\Program Files\Driver Doc phony optimization tool\Driver Doc phony optimization tool.exe
Addition Files (Malware Detected)
(Malware detected) Driver Doc phony optimization tool.dll
Adware.Win32.Driver Doc phony optimization tool.BC by Cyren
Variant of Win32/AdWare.Driver Doc phony optimization tool.C by ThreatHive
Toolbar.MyWebSearch.dh by Avast-Mobile
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Driver Doc phony optimization tool is a shady application developed which is categorized as adware. It mainly works as a potentially unwanted program that can invade the targeted Windows machine silently and modify the default browser’s settings to display various commercial ads on infected computer screen. According to the cyber security researchers, this radio-themed program is not reliable for the PC users. It might infiltrate your machine during the installation of freeware programs. After getting inside the computer, the very first thing that Driver Doc phony optimization tool does on the affected machine is the alteration of default browser settings. It might modify default homepage, new tab URL address and search engine with its custom domain.

Should You Keep Using Driver Doc phony optimization tool ?

Due to the presence of this annoying application, infected PC users are forced to deal with unwanted browser redirect issue that it may cause on the system. Besides, Driver Doc phony optimization tool only redirects to search result page to unsafe sites and also force affected users to visit promotional domains. However, the main problem here is that computer users might end up on a high-risk portal where that can suffer from various notorious system infections. In addition to that, it might gather various information from the infected machine.

According to the privacy policy of the its developer , Driver Doc phony optimization tool can capturer both personal and non-personal data which includes IP address, email address, browsing history, full name, geo-location, ISP name, technical information about the installed browsers and operating system, search queries, etc. On the shadiest statements that the users of this software agree with is that these collected data might be shared with its affiliate partners or other third party advertising networks. So, you can only imagine what will happen in the long term.

What To Do After Driver Doc phony optimization tool Intrusion?

The threat not only affect your browsing sessions but might also flood your mailbox or inbox with useless or even malicious commercial content. In such circumstances, Driver Doc phony optimization tool removal will help you to avoid these consequences. Therefore, you need to delete this threat quickly from your computer. After that, you will be able to set your desired search provider as a preferred or default one and always be sure that evil-minded people will not get access to your personal and sensitive data at any cost. So, remove Driver Doc phony optimization tool using manual or automatic methods give below in the article.

How to Uninstall Driver Doc phony optimization tool from Compromised System

Step:1 First of all, Reboot your PC in Safe Mode to make it safe from Driver Doc phony optimization tool

(this Guide illustrates how to restart Windows in Safe Mode in all versions.)

 

Step:2 Now you need to View all Hidden Files and Folders that exist on different drives

Step:3 Uninstall Driver Doc phony optimization tool from Control Panel

  • Press Start Key + R together and Type appwiz.cpl
  • appwiz

  • Now Press on OK
  • This will Open the Control Panel. Now look for Driver Doc phony optimization tool or any other Suspicious program
  • once found, Uninstall Driver Doc phony optimization tool ASAP
  • Step:4 How to Remove Driver Doc phony optimization tool from Startup Items

  • To Go to Startup Area, Click on Start Key + R
  • Type msconfig in the search area and click on Enter. A window will pop-out
  • Misconfig 1

     

     

  • In the Startup area, look for any suspicious Driver Doc phony optimization tool entries or that are from Unknown Manufacturers
  • (This is an important step and users are advised to monitor all items carefully over here before proceeding further.)
  • Step:5 How to Remove Driver Doc phony optimization tool from Localhost Files

  • Click on Start Key + R in Combination. Copy and Paste to Open hosts File
  • notepad %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/hosts
  • Soon, you will get a list of suspicious IP’s in the bottom of the screen
  • hosts_opt-1

  • this is quite helpful in knowing if your browser has been hacked
  • Steps 6: How to Remove Driver Doc phony optimization tool and Block Pop-ups on Browsers

    How to Remove Driver Doc phony optimization tool from IE

    Open IE and Click on Tools. Now Select Manage add-ons
    IE Extension 1

    In the pane, under Toolbars and Extensions, Choose the Driver Doc phony optimization tool extensions which is to be deleted

    IE toolbar and extensions

  • Now Click on Remove or Disable Option.
  • Press Tool button and Select Internet Option
  • Internet-options

  • This will lead you to the Tab, now Select Privacy Tab, Turn on Pop-up blocker by clicking on it.
  • IE-block-pop-ups

     

    How to Uninstall Driver Doc phony optimization tool from Google Chrome

  • Google Chrome is to be Opened
  • Now Click on menu present at the top right corner
  • Choose Tools >> Extensions
  • Select Driver Doc phony optimization tool related Extensions and now Click on Trash icon to remove Driver Doc phony optimization tool
  • chrome-extensions 2

  • Under Advanced Settings Option, Enable Do not allow any Site to Show pop-ups. Click on Ok to apply it.
  • Chrome-not-allow-pop-ups

    How to Block Driver Doc phony optimization tool on Mozilla FF

  • Select and Open Mozilla FF, Select Driver Doc phony optimization tool or other Add-ons by clicking on Menu button
  • Mozilla Addon 1

  • In the Add-ons Manager, Select the extension related to Driver Doc phony optimization tool.
  • Mozilla Addon 2

  • Now Click on Remove to delete Driver Doc phony optimization tool permanently
    Firefox-block-pop-ups
  • Also Select and Check mark “Block Pop-up Windows” under po-ups in the Content Tab
  • How to Get Rid of Driver Doc phony optimization tool on Edge on Win 10

  • First of all Open MS Edge and Click on “More actions(…)” link
  • Edge-1
  • Now Select and Click on Settings In Menu under “More Actions”
  • Edge-2

  • Under Settings, screen click on View Advanced Settings button
  • Edge-3

  • In Advanced Settings, turn on Block pop-ups by toggling button to ON
  • Edge4

     

    Following the above Manual Steps will be effective in blocking Driver Doc phony optimization tool. However, if you are unable to accomplish these steps, click the button given below to scan your PC

    btn_free_scan_rc_off

    Don’t forget to given your feedback or submit any question if you have any doubt regarding Driver Doc phony optimization tool or its removal process

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