Remove mBytes Speedup Pro (Free Guide)

mBytes Speedup Pro – system optimizer that comes bundled with other rogue tools

mBytes Speedup Pro

mBytes Speedup Pro – a system tool that delivers false-positive results reporting about malware or computer problems to trick people into installing additional applications or purchasing useless software. This is a potentially unwanted application^[1] that comes packed as an additional installation with Driver Updater or any other PCVARK product. System optimizers that come as an extra tool for the system performance shouldn't be trusted because the main purpose of such rogue applications is to convince people that their system has problems or is infected with malware.

The fake tool claims to optimize and speed up your PC, but to achieve that and clean the machine from indicated malware, you need to buy the full licensed version for 39.95 euros. Unfortunately, the purchased version also does nothing and only runs on additional PC resources to perform false system scans.

Name	mBytes Speedup Pro
Type	System tool
Related	Auto Mac Booster; Advanced Clean Pro; Similar Photo Cleaner; Super Mac Cleaner; Malware Crusher.
Developer	PCVARK
Danger	Tricks people into installing additional software, paying for a licensed version of the tool, install malware
Price	39.95 euros
Symptoms	Shows pre-determined scan results with the list of malware or system issues, offers to call the support or purchase promoted tool
Distribution	Software bundles, deceptive promotional ads
Elimination	Get a reliable anti-malware tool to scan the system thoroughly and remove the PUP
System health	Use the Fortect Intego optimizer to repair all system inconsistencies

This potentially unwanted program often gets called a mBytes Speedup Pro virus because it appears out of nowhere since PUPs are silent intruders. Although this is not a virus or serious malware that could damage your machine, system optimization tools, or any fake applications like this alter relevant system preferences like the registry.

The article's culprit, in general, focuses on tricking the user into purchasing the full version of the tool or calling the number provided on the warning pop-ups. This optimizer gets installed on the machine and starts reporting issues detected on the system, shows the list of malware, performance, startup, or driver errors and problems.

Then mBytes Speedup Pro claims to fix these issues if you purchase the full version of the application, pay up to 40$ for the activation key. Selling their software is the primary intention of PCVARK – PUP developers. Also, people behind such software offer to call the toll-free number for support. These are tactics common for various scams.^[2]

You cannot notice the initial installation of the PUP because it comes as an addition to other useless applications and gets automatically installed from a pack of programs. There are a few things you can encounter that indicate suspicious infiltration:

questionable processes running on Task manager;
commercial content banners, pop-ups, redirects;
the slowness of the machine;
additional browser content installed without your permission.

mBytes Speedup Pro rogue tool

Be aware that mBytes Speedup Pro comes bundled with other registry cleaners, system tools, and potentially unwanted programs. Experts^[3] always note how crucial it may be when you choose your software sources without considering the risks.

The bogus system tool has various methods that developers may use for the distribution:

bundles with other PUPs or freeware;
promotional advertisements;
free download pages;
official developers site.

No matter how you got this application, either it is installed with your consent because you fell for the promotional message or it came with the help of software bundling, you need to get rid of it as soon as possible. This is useless, and there is no reason to keep such rogue applications on the machine.

Additionally, to the suspicious claims and false scan results, this tool has another feature that should make you eager to remove mBytes Speedup Pro as soon as you can – data tracking. This is a standard function for other PUPs because all of them are related to advertisers and commercial content creators who need data like IP addresses, location, or browsing history for their malvertising campaigns.

Get a reliable tool such as Malwarebytes Malwarebytes or SpyHunter Combo Cleaner, that is capable of removing malware and cleaning the system. Choose the official provider or developer, another trustworthy source, and scan the system with the program to perform PUP removal. Then you can additionally clean the damage with Fortect Intego and improve the performance for real.

mBytes Speedup Pro virus

Suspicious system tools come bundled with other PUPs

The internet is filled with tons of promotional content that pushes applications, browser extensions, and tools that supposedly improve the performance of a device. Banners, pop-ups, redirects, and other material that loads on the screen may trick you into installing programs you don't need.

Unfortunately, such installations triggered by advertisements, in most cases, include additional programs that can even be malicious or harmful for the machine. This is also an issue when applications are installed from questionable pages and p2p services.

You can avoid these infiltrations if you choose official providers, developers' websites, and read the Privacy Policy or EULA on the page. Also, if you go for Advanced or Custom installation options, you can see the full list of extra programs and de-select suspicious tools or PUPs included.

Clean the machine and remove mBytes Speedup Pro virus from the system with anti-malware tools

Any potentially unwanted program like this system optimizer has frustrating and intrusive features, so mBytes Speedup Pro removal requires a full system scan during which all intruders, corrupted files, and other performance issues get indicated, detected, and removed from the system entirely.

You can try to uninstall the PUA manually, but there are many more issues regarding the intruder since it is created by the developer that has many other rogue tools under his sleeve. You should remove it with reliable anti-malware tools and clean the system from any traces of the infection.

Uninstall from Windows

Uninstall from Windows 10/8:

Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:

Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.

Remove the unwanted program:

In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.

Delete from macOS

Remove the unwanted application:

From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).

Delete leftover files and folders:

Select Go > Go to Folder.
Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.
Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:

Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
Click Remove.

Clear cookies and other browser data:

Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.

Restore new tab and homepage settings:

Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
Then find On startup section.
Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
Select Details tab.
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.

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and site data:

Click on Menu and go to Settings.
Select Privacy, search and services.
Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
Under Time range, pick All time.
Select Clear now.

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

Click on Menu and select Settings.
On the left side, pick Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values.
Confirm with Reset.
This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Remove dangerous extensions:

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

Reset the homepage:

Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
Choose Settings.
Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.

Clear cookies and site data:

Click Menu and pick Settings.
Go to Privacy & Security section.
Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
Click on Clear Data...
Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.

Reset Mozilla Firefox

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

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

Remove from Google Chrome

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

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

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

Click on Menu and pick Settings.
Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
Click Clear data.

Change your homepage:

Click menu and choose Settings.
Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
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:

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

Delete from Safari

Remove dangerous extensions:

Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.

Clear history and website data:

Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.

Reset Safari:

Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.

How to remove mBytes Speedup Pro

mBytes Speedup Pro – system optimizer that comes bundled with other rogue tools

Suspicious system tools come bundled with other PUPs