Remove PerformanceOptimizer. Description and removal instructions

Title: PerformanceOptimizer
Type: Malware	Severity scale: (68 / 100)

PerformanceOptimizer is another fake performance optimization tool that can be classified as a corrupt anti-spyware tool. It claims to be able to "optimize" spyware, which makes no sense whatsoever. Moreover, PerformanceOptimizer displays fake error reports and tries to scam you into buying its useless "full" version. Unless you call the act of emptying your pockets, "optimization", you should remove this program immediately after detection.

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Related files: PerfOpt.exe Performance Optimizer Home Page.url PoChk.exe ReadMe.doc Sellmosoft Home Page.url s

PerformanceOptimizer properties:
• Shows commercial adverts
• Connects itself to the internet
• Stays resident in background

Automatic PerformanceOptimizer removal:

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PerformanceOptimizer manual removal:

Kill processes:
PerfOpt.exe

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Delete registry values:
HKEY_USERS\Software\Performanceoptimizer
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Performance Optimizer (Trial version)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Performanceoptimizer

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Delete files:
PerfOpt.exe Performance Optimizer Home Page.url PoChk.exe ReadMe.doc Sellmosoft Home Page.url sload.sbd Documentation.lnk ReadMe.doc.lnk Performance Optimizer Home Page.lnk Performance Optimizer.lnk Sellmosoft Home Page.lnk Uninstall Performance Optimizer.lnk creader.exe inst.imd pcid.exe PerfOpt.chm data001.reg data003.reg data006.reg data007.reg data009.reg data011.reg data013.reg data016.reg data017.reg data020.reg data023.reg data027.reg data030.reg data031.reg data033.reg data040.reg data042.reg uninstpo.exe

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Other programs to remove PerformanceOptimizer:

• Malwarebytes Anti Malware - Review - Download
• Malwarebytes Anti Malware - Review - Download
• Windows Defender - Review - Download

Information added: 17/12/07
Information updated: 17/12/07

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