How to remove PCOptimizer

Monday, January 10th, 2011 at 3:29 am
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PCOptimizer description

PCoptimizer is a fraudulent program targeting gullible people. PC Optimizer is not able to make a computer run faster. It is also incapable of repairing any damage. PCoptimizer attracts buyers with services that do not exist. Avoid purchasing PCOptimizer! It’s not worth a dime.

PCoptimizer is installed by trojans but it may also sneak on a PC via system vulnerabilities when a malicious website is visited. Once PCoptimizer gets onboard, it starts displaying fabricated security warnings. The program is not able to detect infections; it only imitates the alerts to gain a purchase. While the pop-ups are annoying enough, PC Optimizer may use other tactics as well to push people into buying the program. It may block certain applications, especially security tools. PCOptimizer may also hijack web browser.

PCOptimizer is a Rogue Antispyware software

How to manually remove PCOptimizer

To remove PCOptimizer spyware you must block PCOptimizer sites, stop and remove processes, unregister DLL files, search and delete all other PCOptimizer files and registry utility. Follow the PCOptimizer detection and removal instructions below.

The most typical software removal method is to remove PCOptimizer by using "Add or Remove Programs" service. However there may be hidden PCOptimizer files, running processes and registries in your computer, so PCOptimizer may recreate all other files after reboot.

PCOptimizer manual removal instructions

Stop and remove PCOptimizer processes:
PCoptimizer2010.exe Read more how to kill PCOptimizer processes

Locate and delete PCOptimizer registry entries:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Features\DD957E0EA1AD71F41A63661192F9E860\"DefaultFeature"=""
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\DD957E0EA1AD71F41A63661192F9E860\"Clients"=":.."
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\DD957E0EA1AD71F41A63661192F9E860\"AuthorizedLUAApp"="0"
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\DD957E0EA1AD71F41A63661192F9E860\"InstanceType"="0"
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\DD957E0EA1AD71F41A63661192F9E860\"AdvertiseFlags"="388"
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\DD957E0EA1AD71F41A63661192F9E860\"Assignment"="1"
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\DD957E0EA1AD71F41A63661192F9E860\"Version"="16908288"
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\DD957E0EA1AD71F41A63661192F9E860\"Language"="1033"
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\DD957E0EA1AD71F41A63661192F9E860\"PackageCode"="9797FB765F66B8546865CDB0C4A022D0"
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\DD957E0EA1AD71F41A63661192F9E860\"ProductName"="PCoptimizer 2010"
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\UpgradeCodes\F7B33A1539FF9BD4E8CBC96426A67C07\"DD957E0EA1AD71F41A63661192F9E860"=""
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\"C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\PCoptimizer 2010\"=""
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\"C:\Program Files\PC\"="1"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\"C:\Program Files\PC\PCoptimizer 2010\"="1"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\"C:\WINDOWS\Installer\{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}\"=""
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system\"ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin"="0"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system\"ConsentPromptBehaviorUser"="0"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system\"EnableLUA"="0"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"Protect"="C:\Program Files\PC\PCoptimizer 2010\PCoptimizer2010.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}\"DisplayName"="PCoptimizer 2010"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}\"Language"="1033"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}\"Version"="16908288"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}\"WindowsInstaller"="1"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}\"VersionMinor"="2"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}\"VersionMajor"="1"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}\"URLUpdateInfo"=""
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}\"URLInfoAbout"=""
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}\"UninstallString"="MsiExec.exe /I{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}."
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}\"EstimatedSize"="2414"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}\"Size"=""
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}\"Readme"=""
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}\"Publisher"="PC"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}\"ModifyPath"="MsiExec.exe /I{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}."
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}\"InstallSource"="C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Desktop\"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}\"InstallLocation"=""
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}\"InstallDate"="20110104"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}\"HelpTelephone"=""
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}\"HelpLink"=""
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}\"DisplayVersion"="1.2.0"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}\"Contact"="PC"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}\"Comments"=""
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E0E759DD-DA1A-4F17-A136-6611299F8E06}\"AuthorizedCDFPrefix"=""
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Protection\"UninstallString"="C:\Program Files\PC\PCoptimizer 2010\PCoptimizer2010.exe -uninstall"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Protection\"Publisher"="Protection Software"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Protection\"HelpLink"="http://www.microsoft.com/protect"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Protection\"URLInfoAbout"="http://www.microsoft.com/protect"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Protection\"VersionMinor"="6"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Protection\"VersionMajor"="1"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Protection\"NoRepair"="1"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Protection\"NoModify"="1"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Protection\"DisplayName"="PCoptimizer 2010"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\PC\PCoptimizer 2010\{BDBEE7A0-23E5-2E7D-BD1B-E58C5CFA0E64}\"ProgramMenuFolder"="C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\PC\PCoptimizer 2010\{6A36DFA4-83F5-FC67-DDB2-0AD22AB03E71}\"DesktopFolder"="C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\" Read more how to delete PCOptimizer registry entries
Download RegistryBooster 2010 to scan errors caused by PCOptimizer

Detect and delete other PCOptimizer files:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\PCoptimizer 2010.lnk
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\PCoptimizer 2010\PCoptimizer 2010.lnk
C:\Program Files\PC\PCoptimizer 2010\PCoptimizer2010.exe

We strongly recommend you to use spyware remover to track PCOptimizer and automaticaly remove PCOptimizer processes, registries and files as well as other spyware threats.

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