How to Remove PCoptimizer 2010 Rogue Anti-Spyware?
PCoptimizer 2010 (also called PC optimizer 2010) is a rogue system optimization tool which imitates checking compuer for malware and system problems. It s a successor of PrivacyGuard 2010 rogue utility. PCoptimizer 2010 gets into your computer by using Trojan horses and then takes over your machine. Soon PCoptimizer 2010 will pretend to scan your PC and deliberately report fake system errors. Moreover, PCoptimizer 2010 even invents bogus alert messages telling your PC is under risk. Then PCoptimizer 2010 will supposedly promise to get evergthing fixed only if you purchase its license. If you want to exit and then uninstall PCoptimizer 2010 thru Add/ Remove Programs, you will fail to do that. It will keep displaying annoying popups until it s completely removed out off your machine. So don t hesitate to use our removal guide and remove PCoptimizer 2010 upon its presence.
PCoptimizer 2010 Screenshot:
Note: If you are not proficient with computer, it is suggested that you backup your registry before manually removing PCoptimizer 2010 Virus. And double check the entries that you are going to delete, or your computer can not work for missing some files.
So it is recommended to remove the virus automatically:
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PCoptimizer 2010 Virus Manual Removal
1. Restart your computer and keep pressing F8 Key before Windows launches. Use the arrow keys to select the “Safe Mode with Networking” option, and then hit ENTER Key to continue.
2. Open Task Manager and end the processes of PCoptimizer 2010 Virus.
3. Click Start button and click Run
4. Type in regedit and run it.
5. Find and delete the following registry files of PCoptimizer 2010 Virus:
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwarePC
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwarePCPCoptimizer 2010
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun “Protect”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallProtection
6. Show all hidden files so as to completely delete PCoptimizer 2010 Virus.
7. Click View tab and select Show files and folders and save the changes.
8. Search your hard disk and delete the following files PCoptimizer 2010 Virus:
c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersDesktopPCoptimizer 2010.lnk
c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersStart MenuProgramsPCoptimizer 2010
c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersStart MenuProgramsPCoptimizer 2010PCoptimizer 2010.lnk
c:Program FilesPC
c:Program FilesPCPCoptimizer 2010
c:Program FilesPCPCoptimizer 20101.ico
c:Program FilesPCPCoptimizer 2010PCoptimizer2010.exe
c:WINDOWSTasksAt1.job
How to Delete a Virus Manually
Please, be aware that manual removal of PCoptimizer 2010 virus is a cumbersome task and can not always ensure complete removal of the malware, due to the fact that some files might be hidden or may get reanimated automatically afterwards. Moreover, lack of the required skills and even the slightest deviation from the instructions may lead to irreparable system damage. That is why it is strongly recommended automatic removal of PCoptimizer 2010 virus, which will save your time and enable avoiding any system malfunctions and guarantee the needed result.
Automatic PCoptimizer 2010 virus Removal:
This Automatic PCoptimizer 2010 virus Removal Tool will fast and completely detect and delete all associated malicious components to save your time and hassle.
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