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  • Verified · May 2017

How to remove Boost My PC virus

A step-by-step removal guide for affected devices. Follow the verified procedure below — most readers complete it in under 10 minutes.

Gabriel E. Hall · Passionate web researcher

Boost My PC alarms users with multiple security alerts

Boost My PC functions as a PC optimization tool which claims of greatly improving your device performance. As common for this type of potentially unwanted applications, it displays multiple alerts to convince users that their computers are in need of immediate scan and problem-solving. In addition, they offer 24/7 tech support services. Users can receive help by dialing (800) 720-4642. Thus, as a solution to detected problems, the program offers to install the full edition. After doing that, the program immediately solves issues. Even professional tools take time thoroughly scanning a PC. Such immediate results of detected issues and possible threats may serve as a hint that the program functions as a rogue cyber security application. Thus, it may fail not only to boost your computer’s processes, but it may increase the overall vulnerability to outside threats. However, the biggest disadvantage of this application is that it highly threatens your personal privacy. Unfortunately, users rarely take a glimpse at privacy policy which contains useful tips. The privacy policy of this software informs that by purchasing the application, you permit it to collect your personal details (full name, shipping and email addresses, phone number, job search queries (in case you apply for a job in the company). Upon purchasing any program, such information is often gathered. Nonetheless, this PC optimization program may transfer this data to partner and subsidiary companies not only within the US borders but only outside them. Such behavior may lead to serious privacy violation issues[1]. If you intend to remove Boost My PC program, you can simply uninstall it by using Control Panel or with the assistance of FortectIntego.The image showing Boost My PC

Online privacy more or less is relevant to all users. Few enjoy getting bombarded with customized ads. Such commercial offers do not only diminish the overall performance of the browser but may deliberately or accidentally misguide you to insecure domains. Taking into account that this tool identifies your email address, you may as well notice personalize offers sent to your Inbox. Since the owners of this application can transmit your personal information outside borders, there is a risk that shady users or even cyber criminals may send you emails with corrupted attachments. Phishing scams are popular among ransomware developers[2]. Due to such features, some users may regard this tool as a virus. Though technically, this application is not a virus, it may endanger your personal privacy. Thus, there are more than enough reasons to initiate Boost My PC removal.

Promotion strategy of the software

You may download this application right from its official domain. However, the developers of this application are likely to use retargeting or other advertising technique to offer their tools in other domains. If you are looking for a tool to improve your computer performance, you may run into the application offers of this program. Less popular programs promote this tool as bundled optional download options attached to free applications. Thus, if you want to avoid getting installed unwanted applications, choose “Custom” settings. Then watch for additional attachments and unmark them before hitting the “Install” button.

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Boost My PC uninstallation instructions

You can remove Boost My PC in two ways. Find this application via Control Panel and click Uninstall/Remove. If this method failed, you might let an anti-spyware application to eliminate remaining elements. Thus, this Boost My PC removal method takes less time. Lastly, you may also check whether the program did not leave any registry files.

  1. Click Windows+R key, type regedit and click Ok.
  2. Once Registry Editor launches, in the top left panel, click Edit and then navigate to Find Next.
  3. Enter Boost MY PC. In case, any registry entries are left, delete them manually.

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