PC Reg Boost virus (Free Instructions) - Removal Instructions

PC Reg Boost virus Removal Guide

What is PC Reg Boost virus?

PC Reg Boost – a misleading program for your Windows optimization

PC Reg ProResearcher shows how PC Reg Pro software looks like. It typically reports about non-existent problems that can be removed only with the full version of the software.

PC Reg Boost is advertised as a beneficial program that is capable of finding various computer issues, such as corrupted Windows registry files, and fix them automatically. This proposition might be especially compelling for those who use older PC configuration which result in slow operation.

However, various “PC cleaners” will not help you fix your slow computer, as registry entries that are being found by this program do not impact computer performance in any way. In other words, the developers of the app use scam techniques in order to evoke alarm senses in users, making them want to buy the full version and “increase computer performance.”

Name PC Reg Boost
Type Potentially unwanted program
Distribution Third-party websites
Operation Shows harmless registry entries as problematic or damaged, claiming that cleaning those entries will improve PC operation speed. Users are then prompted to buy the full version of the app
Uninstall Access the Control Panel and uninstall the app; also a scan with antivirus is recommended
PC repair If you are dealing with errors, system slowdowns, and other Windows issues, we recommend using a repair tool FortectIntego

Due to unexpected appearance on the system (the app is commonly distributed via software bundles), some users might refer to it as a virus. However, the virus is a little too strong a word to describe this program; however, its presence is entirely objectionable[1], so experts tend to rate it as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).[2]

We discovered that once installed, it acts quite shady, and it seems that it aims to convince the user to buy the full version of the software, even if there aren’t any problems to solve. The software is developed by iNextITNetworks, which claims that their product has been downloaded 10k times, and at the same time, it praises itself for having 54758 “happy user” and 47586 feedback. These numbers definitely do not make sense to us.

However, the entire boasting of the program doesn’t end with these suspicious statistics. The official website of this software states that the program can optimize, speed up your PC, prevent errors and crashes, improve the speed of PC’s startup[3], secure your browsing activities, and even more.

Sadly, it seems that this program might try to trick you into buying its full version even if the system is free of errors and other problems; in other words, it is likely to receive false-positive scan results[4] from this program. For this reason, we recommend choosing a more reliable computer optimization program and remove PC Reg Boost immediately. A great option for PC optimization is FortectIntego, and this program also works as malware removal software and maintenance utility.

If you accidentally download a program that is supposed to fix your computer and solve certain errors, but all that you get from it is problems like system slowdowns[5], crashing, and non-responsive programs, you should understand that it is software that simulates the image of a problematic computer that needs to be fixed immediately.

Do not rush to buy this program – remove it first and find out if your computer continues to perform poorly. It is also not recommended to dial the support number provided by this program (1-855-804-1796) because these “technicians” most likely will advise you to purchase the full version of the system optimizer. If it already runs on your PC, you can delete it using PC Reg Boost removal instructions given below the article.

Always opt out of “offers” when installing freeware

Considering that PCRegBoost is a potentially unwanted program and a rogue system optimizer, there is a reason to believe that it spreads using common spyware distribution techniques. It can hijack your computer with your permission only, but it needs you to provide it without realizing what you’re doing.

Therefore, it spreads in software bundles, which is a very efficient technique to promote itself. The fact is, computer users tend to hasten software installation by repeatedly clicking “Next” buttons until they reach the final “Finish” one. This way, they miss critical statements provided in fine print below Default or Standard software installation settings.

These settings should not be trusted; we highly recommend you to switch them to Custom or Advanced one and then manually opt-out all “recommended” third-party software pieces bundled to the one that you downloaded.

Remove PC Reg Boost without the hassle

If you decided to remove this suspicious PUP that fabricates problems and seeks to force you into purchasing its full version, we recommend using PC Reg Boost removal instructions provided below the article. There is no reason to keep such rogue software on your computer, so take matters into your hands without waiting. However, if you would like to remove the app manually, use the instructions provided below.

You may remove virus damage with a help of FortectIntego. SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner and Malwarebytes are recommended to detect potentially unwanted programs and viruses with all their files and registry entries that are related to them.

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Getting rid of PC Reg Boost virus. Follow these steps

Uninstall from Windows

Uninstall the undesired program via Control Panel. You can find comprehensive instructions on how to find it and get rid of it here:

Instructions for Windows 10/8  machines:

  1. Enter Control Panel into Windows search box and hit Enter or click on the search result.
  2. Under Programs, select Uninstall a program. Uninstall from Windows 1
  3. From the list, find the entry of the suspicious program.
  4. Right-click on the application and select Uninstall.
  5. If User Account Control shows up, click Yes.
  6. Wait till uninstallation process is complete and click OK. Uninstall from Windows 2

If you are Windows 7/XP user, proceed with the following instructions:

  1. Click on Windows Start > Control Panel located on the right pane (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).
  2. In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program. Uninstall from Windows 7/XP
  3. Pick the unwanted application by clicking on it once.
  4. At the top, click Uninstall/Change.
  5. In the confirmation prompt, pick Yes.
  6. Click OK once the removal process is finished.

Delete from macOS

Remove items from Applications folder:

  1. From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
  2. In the Applications folder, look for all related entries.
  3. Click on the app and drag it to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash) Uninstall from Mac 1

To fully remove an unwanted app, you need to access Application Support, LaunchAgents, and LaunchDaemons folders and delete relevant files:

  1. Select Go > Go to Folder.
  2. Enter /Library/Application Support and click Go or press Enter.
  3. In the Application Support folder, look for any dubious entries and then delete them.
  4. Now enter /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders the same way and terminate all the related .plist files. Uninstall from Mac 2

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:

  1. Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
  2. From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
  3. Click on Uninstall at the bottom. Remove extensions from Edge

Clear cookies and other browser data:

  1. Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Privacy & security.
  2. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  3. Select everything (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear. Clear Edge browsing data

Restore new tab and homepage settings:

  1. Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
  2. Then find On startup section.
  3. Click Disable if you found any suspicious domain.

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

  1. Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
  3. Select Details tab.
  4. Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running. Reset MS Edge

If this solution failed to help you, you need to use an advanced Edge reset method. Note that you need to backup your data before proceeding.

  1. Find the following folder on your computer: C:\\Users\\%username%\\AppData\\Local\\Packages\\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe.
  2. Press Ctrl + A on your keyboard to select all folders.
  3. Right-click on them and pick Delete Advanced MS Edge reset 1
  4. Now right-click on the Start button and pick Windows PowerShell (Admin).
  5. When the new window opens, copy and paste the following command, and then press Enter:

    Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\\AppXManifest.xml” -Verbose Advanced MS Edge reset 2

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

  1. Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
  2. Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove. Remove extensions from Chromium Edge

Clear cache and site data:

  1. Click on Menu and go to Settings.
  2. Select Privacy, search and services.
  3. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  4. Under Time range, pick All time.
  5. Select Clear now. Clear browser data from Chroum Edge

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. On the left side, pick Reset settings.
  3. Select Restore settings to their default values.
  4. Confirm with Reset. Reset Chromium Edge

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Uninstall unwanted Firefox extensions using this tutorial.

Remove dangerous extensions:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
  2. Select Add-ons.
  3. In here, select unwanted plugin and click Remove. Remove extensions from Firefox

Reset the homepage:

  1. Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
  2. Choose Options.
  3. Under Home options, enter your preferred site that will open every time you newly open the Mozilla Firefox.

Clear cookies and site data:

  1. Click Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Go to Privacy & Security section.
  3. Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
  4. Click on Clear Data…
  5. Select Cookies and Site Data, as well as Cached Web Content and press Clear. Clear cookies and site data from Firefox

Reset Mozilla Firefox

If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
  2. Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information. Reset Firefox 1
  3. Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox…
  4. Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox. Reset Firefox 2

Remove from Google Chrome

If you already removed the software from Control Panel > Programs and Features, you should check each web browser and find extensions that might be serving annoying ads to you. Delete each extension that raises your suspicion!

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

  1. Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
  2. In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all the suspicious plugins that might be related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove. Remove extensions from Chrome

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

  1. Click on Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
  3. Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
  4. Click Clear data. Clear cache and web data from Chrome

Change your homepage:

  1. Click menu and choose Settings.
  2. Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
  3. Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.

Reset Google Chrome:

If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
  3. Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
  4. Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
  5. Confirm with Reset settings. Reset Chrome 2

Delete from Safari

Remove unwanted extensions from Safari:

  1. Click Safari > Preferences…
  2. In the new window, pick Extensions.
  3. Select the unwanted extension and select Uninstall. Remove extensions from Safari

Clear cookies and other website data from Safari:

  1. Click Safari > Clear History…
  2. From the drop-down menu under Clear, pick all history.
  3. Confirm with Clear History. Clear cookies and website data from Safari

Reset Safari if the above-mentioned steps did not help you:

  1. Click Safari > Preferences…
  2. Go to Advanced tab.
  3. Tick the Show Develop menu in menu bar.
  4. From the menu bar, click Develop, and then select Empty Caches. Reset Safari

After uninstalling this potentially unwanted program (PUP) and fixing each of your web browsers, we recommend you to scan your PC system with a reputable anti-spyware. This will help you to get rid of PC Reg Boost registry traces and will also identify related parasites or possible malware infections on your computer. For that you can use our top-rated malware remover: FortectIntego, SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes.

How to prevent from getting system tools

Do not let government spy on you

The government has many issues in regards to tracking users' data and spying on citizens, so you should take this into consideration and learn more about shady information gathering practices. Avoid any unwanted government tracking or spying by going totally anonymous on the internet. 

You can choose a different location when you go online and access any material you want without particular content restrictions. You can easily enjoy internet connection without any risks of being hacked by using Private Internet Access VPN.

Control the information that can be accessed by government any other unwanted party and surf online without being spied on. Even if you are not involved in illegal activities or trust your selection of services, platforms, be suspicious for your own security and take precautionary measures by using the VPN service.

Backup files for the later use, in case of the malware attack

Computer users can suffer from data losses due to cyber infections or their own faulty doings. Ransomware can encrypt and hold files hostage, while unforeseen power cuts might cause a loss of important documents. If you have proper up-to-date backups, you can easily recover after such an incident and get back to work. It is also equally important to update backups on a regular basis so that the newest information remains intact – you can set this process to be performed automatically.

When you have the previous version of every important document or project you can avoid frustration and breakdowns. It comes in handy when malware strikes out of nowhere. Use Data Recovery Pro for the data restoration process.

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