How to remove PC Optimizer PRO rogue software (Removal Guide)

PC Optimizer PRO is a rogue optimization software program and once it gets installed on your computer, it claims that errors and junk files are found on your computer and you must buy the full version of the program in order to clean them. If your computer is infected with PC Optimizer PRO, you must ignore all fake warning messages and DO NOT give any money to purchase the full version of the program.

PC Optimizer PRO program looks legitimate, but the scanning results are fake and upon its installation, it may disable your antivirus program and compromise your computer security.  If a computer is infected with “PC Optimizer PRO” ransomware, then more FAKE security warning messages and pop-up ads are displayed on the victim’s computer screen and the computer speed is slowed down due to the malicious program running on the background.

 

PC Optimizer PRO scareware can download and install additional malicious programs to the infected computer that can damage your Operating System or steal your private information. Ransomware programs like this, may contain malware (malicious software) in their code in order to compromise the computer security and make it vulnerable to hackers or malicious Internet attacks.

Technically “PC Optimizer PRO” is not a virus and is categorized as a malware program (“Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP)” that may contain and install malicious programs on your computer, like adware, toolbars or viruses.

PC Optimizer PRO rogue program was probably installed without the user's notice because it is commonly bundled inside other freeware software which are downloaded -and installed- from known Internet sites like “download.com (CNET)”, “Softonic.com”, etc. For that reason, you must always pay attention at the installations options for any program you install on your computer, because most software installers contain additional software that you never wanted to install. With simple words, DO NOT INSTALL ANY IRRELEVANT SOFTWARE that comes with the software installer of the program that you want to install. More specifically when you install a program on your computer:

• DO NOT PRESS the “Next” button too fast at the installation screens.
• READ & ACCEPT CAREFULLY the Terms and Agreements.
• ALWAYS SELECT: “Custom” installation.
• DECLINE to install any offered additional software that you don’t want to install.
• UNCHECK any option that says that your homepage and search settings will be modified.

 

You  must immediately remove PC Optimizer PRO from your computer by following the instructions given below:

How to get rid of PC Optimizer PRO Rogue software.

Step 1: Terminate “PC Optimizer PRO” running process.

1. Press simultaneously the "Ctrl + Shift + Esc" keys on your keyboard.

2. At “Processes” tab, select the “PCOptimizerPro.exe” process and click the “End Process” button.

 

Step 2. Uninstall "PC Optimizer PRO” from your Control panel.

1. To do this, go to:

• Windows 7 & Vista: Start > Control Panel.
• Windows XP: Start > Settings > Control Panel

• Windows 8 & 8.1:

1. Press “Windows”    + “R” keys to load the Run dialog box.
2. Type “control panel” and press Enter.

2. Double click to open:

•  Add or Remove Programs if you have Windows XP
• Programs and Features if you have Windows 8, 7 or Vista.

 

3. When the program list is displayed on your screen:

3a. Sort the the programs displayed by Installation date (Installed on) and then find and Remove (Uninstall) any unknown program that was lately installed on your system.

3b. Remove any of these malicious applications:

• PC Optimizer PRO (Xportsoft Technologies)
• SpeeditupFree
• MyPC Backup

 

Step 3: Remove PC Optimizer PRO with AdwCleaner.

1. Download and save “AdwCleaner” utility to your desktop.

2. Close all open programs and Double Click to open ”AdwCleaner” from your desktop.

3. Press “Scan”.

4. When the scan is completed, press “Clean” to remove all the unwanted malicious entries.

4. Press “OK” at “AdwCleaner – Information” and press “OK” again to restart your computer.

5. When your computer restarts, close "AdwCleaner" information (readme) window and continue to the next step.

Step 4. Remove PC Optimizer PRO with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free.

Download and install one of the most reliable FREE anti malware programs today to clean your computer from remaining malicious threats. If you want to stay constantly protected from malware threats, existing and future ones, we recommend that you install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium:

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Quick download & Installation instructions:

• After you click the above link, press at the “Start My Free 14-Trial” option to start your download.

• To install the FREE version of this amazing product, uncheck the “Enable free Trial of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium” option at the last installation screen.

Scan & Clean your computer with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

1. Run "Malwarebytes Anti-Malware" and allow the program to update to its latest version and malicious database if needed.

2. When the update process is completed, press the “Scan Now” button to start scanning your system for malware and unwanted programs.

3. Now wait until Malwarebytes Anti-Malware finishes scanning your computer for malware.

4. When the scan has completed,press the “Quarantine All” button to remove all threats.

5. Wait until Malwarebytes Anti-Malware removes all infections from your system and then restart your computer (if required from the program) to completely remove all active threats.

6. After the system restart, run Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware again to verify that no other threats remain in your system.

Advice: To ensure that your computer is clean and safe, perform a Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware full scan in Windows "Safe mode". Detailed instructions on how to do that you can find here.

 

Step 5. Clean unwanted files and entries.

Use “CCleaner” program and proceed to clean your system from temporary internet files and invalid registry entries.*

*If you don’t know how to install and use “CCleaner”, read these instructions.