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* What is PC Speed Maximizer

* Download WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool

* Remove PC Speed Maximizer manually

* Uninstall PC Speed Maximizer from Windows 10

* Uninstall PC Speed Maximizer from Windows 8/8.1

* Uninstall PC Speed Maximizer from Windows 7

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Threat indicator: MEDIUM

Threat's profile

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Affected OS:

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PC Speed Maximizer

Casper.exe

Badware

Win32 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari



PC Speed Maximizer intrusion method

PC Speed Maximizer

PC Speed Maximizer installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (PC Speed Maximizer). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. PC Speed Maximizer copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is Casper.exe. Sometimes it creates new startup key with name PC Speed Maximizer and value Casper.exe. You can also find it in your processes list with name Casper.exe or PC Speed Maximizer. Also, it can create folder with name PC Speed Maximizer under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. After installation PC Speed Maximizer starts displaying ads, pop-ups, banners on your PC or in browsers. It is recommended to remove PC Speed Maximizer immediately.


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How to remove PC Speed Maximizer manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with PC Speed Maximizer, removing it from starup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by PC Speed Maximizer.

To get rid of PC Speed Maximizer, you should:


1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:


  • Worker.dll
  • PC Speed Maximizer.dll
  • Casper.exe
  • Uninstall.exe
  • atl110.dll

Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:


  • C:\Program Files\PC Speed Maximizer\


3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:


  • Key: HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects
    \

    Value: Maximizer Helper
    Data: {6FE76E1D-5E50-4FCF-8498-4C61E869EAA7}

Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.


Uninstall PC Speed Maximizer related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for PC Speed Maximizer entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If PC Speed Maximizer won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.


Windows 10


  • Click on the Start menu and choose Settings

  • Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column

  • Find PC Speed Maximizer under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.

  • Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.



Windows 8/8.1


  • Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.

  • Locate PC Speed Maximizer or other related suspicious program.

  • Click Uninstall button.

  • Wait until uninstall process is complete.


Windows 7/Vista


  • Click Start and choose Control Panel.

  • Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.

  • In the list of installed programs find PC Speed Maximizer

  • Click Uninstall button.


Windows XP


  • Click Start

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Choose Add / Remove Programs.

  • Find PC Speed Maximizer related entries.

  • Click Remove button.


Protect computer and browsers from infection

Adware threats like PC Speed Maximizer are very wide-spread, and unfortunatelly many antiviruses fail to detect it. To protect your computer from future infection we recommend you to use SpyHunter, it has active protection module and browser settings guard. It does not conflict with any antiviruses and creates additional shield against threats like PC Speed Maximizer.

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