Remove PerformanceOptimizer

PerformanceOptimizer Description

PerformanceOptimizer is a fake optimization application that promises to "boost your computer's speed and general performance". Usually it gets onto the machine with user's knowledge and consent because it has to be installed manually. Once installed, PerformanceOptimizer will report false or exaggerated system security threats on the computer. Then the user will be prompted to pay for a full license of PerformanceOptimizer in order to remove the errors.

Remove PerformanceOptimizer

To remove all PerformanceOptimizer files, you must kill all PerformanceOptimizer processes that are running in your computer's memory. To kill PerformanceOptimizer processes, press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to open the Windows Task Manager. Click on the "Processes" tab, search for PerformanceOptimizer, then right-click it and select "End Process" key.

You'll also need to remove PerformanceOptimizer registry keys. To remove PerformanceOptimizer registry keys, click on the Windows "Start" button and select "Run" to open Windows Registry Editor. A window will popup. Type "regedit" into the box, and click "OK". Search for the registry key "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwarePerformanceOptimizer." Right-click it and select "Delete."

Finally, you'll need to manually delete other malware files to clean your PC of  PerformanceOptimizer. These PerformanceOptimizer can be in the form of EXE, DLL, LSP, TOOLBAR, BROWSER HIJACK, and/or BROWSER PLUGIN. For example, PerformanceOptimizer might create a file like
%PROGRAM_FILES%PerformanceOptimizerPerformanceOptimizer.exe. Locate and remove these files.

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