Removing the program through traditional methods will have no effect since the application classifies itself as a system app. Therefore, you should use the techniques below to remove the DriverToolkit from your computer.
1) Reset Browser Settings
Since DriverToolkit installs additional application attributed to its parent company. The program might also install add-ons and browser extensions issued by its developers. To remove these additional applications, you need to restore your web browser’s default settings.
Resetting the browser is a useful option because it removes malicious elements of the DriverToolkit. Moreover, it deletes any additional components that the DriverToolkit virus allowed into your system. Just follow the steps below:
Step #1
Open the Google Chrome browser and look for the icon at the top-right corner of the browser screen. When you click this option, you will see a list of other options, select Settings to change browser settings. Once settings open, scroll down, and click the ‘Advanced’ option at the bottom of the screen.

Step #2
After opening the advanced settings in your browser, you have to scroll down to the “Reset and Clean Up” option at the bottom. There, you will see “Restore settings to their original defaults,” which you will have to click.

Step #3
After completing the last step, you will see a pop-up that asks you if you want to reset settings. Just click on the “Reset Settings” options to remove additional applications form the browser.

2) Install the Total AV Antivirus
When it comes to keeping unwanted programs at bay, TotalAV software is one of the best antivirus solutions in the market. So, installing it necessary to remove DriverToolkit from your computer.

Step #1
First of all, open your web browser, type “TotalAV download” in the address bar, and hit Enter. After that, click on TotalAV’s official website in the search results. Download the free version of the application clicking on “Download Now.”

Step #2
Select the “Install” button on the resulting window and choose ‘Yes’ when the operating system asks for your permission. After that, wait until the installation process completes.

Step #3
After you install the antivirus successfully, you need to restart the computer in Safe Mode. Running the computer in Safe Mode allows the computer to run on minimal resources. This makes it easier for users to remove all existing problems without interruption.
The Safe Mode prevents start-up programs; corrupt hardware drivers; and malware programs and facilitates malware removal. The following method instructs how you can restart your device in Safe Mode in Windows 10:
- Open the run command interface by pressing “Windows Key + R” simultaneously. After that, type “msconfig” to open settings.

2. Once the system configuration opens, click on the Boot option available in the top section of the window.

3. After that, select the checkbox beside the label “Safe Boot,” click on “Apply” and select OK.

4. Once you select the Safe Boot option, a System Configuration window will pop up to ask permission for restarting the device. Choose “Restart” and wait until the computer turns back on.


Step #4
Understandably, the application will take some time since it has to detect every threat in your operating system. You can wait while the antivirus detects and removes all vulnerabilities in your operating system.

Step #5
After the scan completes, all viruses will be removed from your computer. However, sneaky Trojan viruses like DriverToolkit can survive and end up in the “Quarantine” section. Remove the virus by selecting the white checkbox on top of all other checkboxes and select the “Delete” option to remove all remaining malware files.
