DE-Cleaner System Rescue CD

It could happen that if your system is infected to such an extent that an Anti-Virus update is no longer possible, or infected files can no longer be deleted, then the DE-Cleaner System Rescue CD should be used. The CD will be able to remove malicious files from your system where conventional methods have failed.

Minimum Requirements for the DE-Cleaner System Rescue CD:

  • 768 MB RAM
  • CD/ DVD Drive
  • Active Internet Connection (recommended)

DE-Cleaner System Rescue CD - Version 2
[iso-file, 390 MB]

Alternatively the DE-Cleaner Rescue System can be started from an USB-Stick. Here you can find a guideline on preparing the USB-Stick.

The System Rescue CD is provided with friendly support from Avira

Important Notice:

  • To prevent any problems, please read and follow the instructions on DE-Cleaner System Rescue CD before downloading and running.
  • Be sure to secure your personal data before you begin cleaning, i.e. graphics, documents, or videos. A guideline to securing your data you can find at Computerbild-Special: Backup.
  • You will need a blank CD, a CD burner and a CD burning program. If you do not have a CD burning program, please install a program which is able to burn CD images, i.e the freeware version CDBurnerXP.
  • Instructions on CD burning you will find here: Instructions image burning [pdf; 397KB]
  • You will have to eventually change the boot sequence, so that you PC starts from a CD drive and not from its hard drive:
    Change Boot Sequence in BIOS [pdf; 778 KB]
  • Once your computer has been checked by the System Rescue CD you should however scan your computer with an anti-virus product.
  • If malicious files have been removed and your PC no longer starts, we suggest a new installation.
  • Questions concerning technical matters please turn to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Be sure to secure your personal data before you begin cleaning, i.e. graphics, documents, or videos.

The following detailed instructions can also be downloaded as a PDF-Version:
Instructions DE-Cleaner System Rescue CD [pdf; ca. 864 KB; To date: 08.December 2010]
For viewing this file you will need a PDF Reader i.e., the freeware version Foxit PDF Reader. On most computers a PDF reader is already installed.

Instructions DE-Cleaner System Rescue CD

Starting from CD

Insert the DE-Cleaner System Rescue CD into the CD/ DVD drive and start your PC via CD drive. From the Start screen select "DE-Cleaner System Rescue CD".

DE-Cleaner Rettungssystem CD Splashscreen

Terms and Conditions

"Acknowledge" Terms and Conditions.

Terms and Conditions

Virus Signatures

Update Virus Signatures. Click "Ok".

Signature Update

Start Virus Scanner

Switch to the "Virus scanner" tab and start a scan.

Virus Scanner

Scanning

The DE-Cleaner System Rescue CD is scanning...

Scan

Scan Results

The search has finished. Malicious files have been renamed.

Scanresults

Congratulations! You have successfully used the DE-Cleaner System Rescue CD and have thereby made the most important step. Please follow our additional guidelines, especially our Prevention Measures at "Prevention".

To prevent a re-infection after a cleanup, please consider these important rules:

  1. Check your computer for infection. Please use the DE-Cleaner. Delete malicious files. - You have probably successfully completed this stage
  2. Install actual Service Packs and Security Updates for your system. Also activate automatic updates. Microsoft-Guidelines: Computer Protection.
  3. Install a Virus Scanner, e.g. one listed here and update it regularly.
  4. Use a Firewall e.g. Windows built-in firewall or a router. More Information about Firewalls.
Further details on how to protect your computer you will find in Prevention section.

To prevent the re-infection of your computer please note these important rules:

  1. Check your computer for infection. Please use our EU-Cleaner to remove all malware.
  2. Install current Service Packs and Security Updates for your system. Activate automatic updates. Microsoft Instructions: Protect.
  3. Check your Internet browser and the embedded plugins (e.g. Java, Flash, Shockwave, Quicktime) regularly to make sure they are up to date. Browser- and Plugincheck
  4. Install a virus scanner, e.g. one that is mentioned here and update it regularly.
  5. Use a firewall e.g. built-in Windows firewall or a router. More Information about Firewalls..

 

You can find further details about protecting your computer here on our Prevention page.