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What Is PCoptimizer 2010?
PCoptimizer 2010 is a rouge malware antispyware program which pretends to be a registry repair tool but actually it is a counterfeit malware program that creates a number of problems in the system. This fake antispyware program spreads via Trojans ad as it enters into system it pretends working as a registry cleaner and registry repair tool and convinces users to purchase PCoptimizer 2010 as a security tool.
This fake antispyware application is distributed via Trojans. When this Trojans enters into users system, it starts automatically downloading and installing PCoptimizer 2010 malware program on the infected without users permission and knowledge. This malware application starts running each time users start their system.
Once this virus is installed on the system it starts performing false scan of the system and displays numerous fake results that states that the system is badly infected with malwares and spywares. But in actuality all these results are fake and are only displayed to trick users to purchase this rogue anti-spyware program. But PCoptimizer 2010 is useless to purchase this software as it badly hampers the system and infect add more spyware to your system. PCoptimizer 2010 is also capable to block other activities so that user thinks that in reality the system is badly infected with spyware. Some of the fake security warnings displayed are:
Warning! Running trial version!
Warning!
Security alert
Name: taskmgr.exe
Location: C:WINDOWSSystem32
Attempt to modify register key entries is detected. Register entries analysis is recommended.
Deny or Enable Protection.
When the PCoptimizer 2010 performs a scan on your computer, it will flood you with various errors and alerts stating that your system is going to crash and is infected. This program may also block the security programs on your computer by deleting the files it runs on. In severe cases when this rogue antivirus has spread to most of your drive, it may also take control of your browser and not allow you to visit security related websites.
If you want to remove PCoptimizer 2010 on your own, there are several ways by which you can do it:
1. Files with extensions such as.EXE and.BAT are processes of this rogue antivirus. Click the Windows 'Start' menu and then select 'Search'. Enter the extension and you will be able to see a number of files as result. Remove all these processes.
2. Delete all LNK and DLL files. These will be created by the virus itself.
3. Delete all PCoptimizer 2010 registry keys.
Removal of PCoptimizer 2010 virus manually is a highly complex procedure. You need to perform every action with extreme care or else there are chances that you will end up losing some of the important files required for the functioning of Windows.
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