PC Health Boost. How to remove? (Uninstall guide)
PC Health Boost is a questionable program which does not deliver the promised services
PC Health Boost is a questionable system optimization tool which can swindle money from unsuspecting users without providing the promised services.
PC Health Boost is a fraudulent system optimization software which claims to repair PC registry errors and improve computer's performance. However, experts note that this is a potentially unwanted program (PUP)[1] which does not deliver the promised services. In fact, users are provided with modified and exaggerated system scan results to trick them into paying for the unnecessary computer fix.
Name | PC Health Boost |
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Type | System tools |
Sub-type | Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) |
Danger level | Medium. Doesn't initiate system changes |
Symptoms | Users are provided with numerous fake notifications about PC errors |
Distribution | You can install this software from the official website or it can stealthily enter the system in a bundle with freeware |
Removal | We advise you to use a reliable security tool, like Reimage, to not only uninstall PC Health Boost but also maintain your computer's security |
Either you installed PC Health Boost intentionally, or it sneaked into your system via software-bundles, its trial version starts scanning the system as soon as it is installed on the system and shows a quite informative pop-up[2] notification that identifies various PC problems.
PC Health Boost scan results might display messages which urge you to fix or get rid of the following items:
- Damaged DLLs;
- Expired cache files;
- Potentially dangerous entries;
- Errors related to COM and ActiveX controls.
In order to fix them, people are asked to purchase a PC Health Boost license key. Even though this application is legitimate, users report that it does not improve computer's performance. Likewise, online forums are filled with PC Health Boost review requests as people are wondering whether this application is useful.
One of the most common questions asked is the following — is PC Health Boost safe? Our security researchers note that this potentially unwanted program (PUP) is not malicious itself. Although, professionals find its distribution techniques and tactics to increase profits highly unfair from the standpoint of regular computer users.


Click 'Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features' (if you are 'Windows XP' user, click on 'Add/Remove Programs').

If you are 'Windows 10 / Windows 8' user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once 'Quick Access Menu' shows up, select 'Control Panel' and 'Uninstall a Program'.

Right click on each of suspicious entries and select 'Uninstall'

Cick 'Go' and select 'Applications'

Click on every malicious entry and select 'Move to Trash'

Click on menu icon and select 'Manage add-ons'

Right click on each of malicious entries and select 'Disable'

Delete malicious URL, enter your desired domain name and click 'Apply' to save changes

Go to 'Advanced' tab and click on 'Reset' button. Now select 'Delete personal settings' and click on 'Reset' button again

Go to Settings and select 'Choose what to clear'

Select 'Clear' button

Open the start menu and select 'Task Manager'

Right-click 'Microsoft Edge' and select 'Go to details'

Select 'More details' if 'Go to details' option fails to show up

Find Microsoft Edge entries and select 'End Task'

Go to Microsoft Edge folder on your computer, right-click every entry and click 'Delete'

Find Windows PowerShell, right-click it and select 'Run as administrator'

Copy and paste a required command and press 'Enter'

Click on menu icon and select 'Add-ons'

Select 'Extensions' and look for malicious entries. Click 'Remove' to get rid of each of them

Click on menu icon and then on '?'. Select 'Troubleshooting Information'

Click on 'Reset Firefox' button for a couple of times

Click on menu icon. Select 'Tools' and 'Extensions'

Look for malicious entries and delete each of them by clicking on the Trash bin icon

When in 'Settings', select 'Manage search engines...'

Click 'X' to remove malicious URLs

When in 'Settings', scroll down to 'Reset browser settings' button and click on it

Click on 'Reset' button to complete your removal

Click on 'Safari' and select 'Preferences'

Go to 'Extensions' and uninstall malicious add-ons

Click on 'Safari' and select 'Reset Safari...'

Select all options and click on 'Reset' button
Therefore, we advise you to perform PC Health Boost uninstall and search for more reliable tools online. Be aware that if you get another system optimization software which is effective, you will notice the difference between the scan results of PC Health Boost and the other one — there will be a significantly lower number of errors detected.
For all the reasons mentioned above, our researchers suggest you remove PC Health Boost and use more reliable tools to improve your computer's performance. You can install Reimage for both, PC Health Boost removal and your system's security. Additionally, you can find manual PUP elimination guidelines at the end of this article.
You can install PUPs intentionally, or they might sneak into your system
We are aware that not all computer users might be able to identify potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) and end up intentionally installing them from their official websites. Usually, developers create attractive pages with compelling descriptions to lure people into believing the effectiveness of the software. However, the contrivers also employ less fair tactics to distribute PUPs, and one of them is known as bundling.
This popular marketing method is developed to spread two applications as one. Thus, in some of the cases, you may download this program in a bundle with freeware and shareware. If you want to avoid unexpected downloads, make sure that you choose Custom or Advanced installation of the free downloads.
Be aware that you will be suggested to complete the installation with Basic, Recommended or Quick mode. However, these settings will skip the steps where you are asked whether you want additional components to be installed together with freeware or not. Therefore, you must reject these parameters.
Once you select the correct installation mode, attentively follow all steps of the procedure. Researchers[3] note that you must search for pre-selected elements and opt them out if you want to avoid potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Additionally, use a professional antivirus to double-check your system.
PC Health Boost uninstall guide
Now that you know what is PC Health Boost, you can decide whether you want it on your system or not. In case you have chosen to remove PC Health Boost, you have two options — manual or automatic elimination of the potentially unwanted program (PUP).
Keep in mind that manual PC Health Boost removal might be time-consuming and require to show specific IT knowledge. Likewise, regular computer users are advised to uninstall PC Health Boost automatically by running a full system scan with a professional malware removal software.
Although, if you believe that you are advanced enough to get rid of PC Health Boost manually, check the instructions at the end of this article. They will guide you through the procedure step-by-step and show how to eliminate all elements which are related to the PUP.
You can remove virus damage automatically with a help of one of these programs: Reimage, Malwarebytes MalwarebytesCombo Cleaner, Plumbytes Anti-MalwareMalwarebytes Malwarebytes. We recommend these applications because they detect potentially unwanted programs and viruses with all their files and registry entries that are related to them.
To remove PC Health Boost, follow these steps:
Get rid of PC Health Boost from Windows systems
First, check and delete all suspicious software which has been installed on your Windows computer recently.
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Click Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).
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If you are Windows 10 / Windows 8 user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once Quick Access Menu shows up, select Control Panel and Uninstall a Program.
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Uninstall PC Health Boost and related programs
Here, look for PC Health Boost or any other recently installed suspicious programs. -
Uninstall them and click OK to save these changes.
Erase PC Health Boost from Mac OS X system
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If you are using OS X, click Go button at the top left of the screen and select Applications.
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Wait until you see Applications folder and look for PC Health Boost or any other suspicious programs on it. Now right click on every of such entries and select Move to Trash.
Remove PC Health Boost from Internet Explorer (IE)
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Remove dangerous add-ons
Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top right corner of the browser and choose Manage Add-ons. -
You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for PC Health Boost and other suspicious plugins. Disable these entries by clicking Disable:
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Change your homepage if it was altered by virus:
Click on the gear icon (menu) on the top right corner of the browser and select Internet Options. Stay in General tab. -
Here, remove malicious URL and enter preferable domain name. Click Apply to save changes.
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Reset Internet Explorer
Click on the gear icon (menu) again and select Internet options. Go to Advanced tab. - Here, select Reset.
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When in the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset again to complete PC Health Boost removal.
Delete PC Health Boost from Microsoft Edge
Reset Microsoft Edge settings (Method 1):
- Launch Microsoft Edge app and click More (three dots at the top right corner of the screen).
- Click Settings to open more options.
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Once Settings window shows up, click Choose what to clear button under Clear browsing data option.
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Here, select all what you want to remove and click Clear.
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Now you should right-click on the Start button (Windows logo). Here, select Task Manager.
- When in Processes tab, search for Microsoft Edge.
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Right-click on it and choose Go to details option. If can’t see Go to details option, click More details and repeat previous steps.
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When Details tab shows up, find every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right click on each of them and select End Task to end these entries.
Resetting Microsoft Edge browser (Method 2):
If Method 1 failed to help you, you need to use an advanced Edge reset method.
- Note: you need to backup your data before using this method.
- Find this folder on your computer:
C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe.
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Select every entry which is saved on it and right click with your mouse. Then Delete option.
- Click the Start button (Windows logo) and type in window power in Search my stuff line.
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Right-click the Windows PowerShell entry and choose Run as administrator.
- Once Administrator: Windows PowerShell window shows up, paste this command line after PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> and press Enter:
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml -Verbose}
Once these steps are finished, PC Health Boost should be removed from your Microsoft Edge browser.
WindowsMac OS XInternet ExplorerMicrosoft EdgeFirefoxGoogle ChromeSafariUninstall PC Health Boost from Mozilla Firefox (FF)
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Remove dangerous extensions
Open Mozilla Firefox, click on the menu icon (top right corner) and select Add-ons → Extensions. -
Here, select PC Health Boost and other questionable plugins. Click Remove to delete these entries.
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Reset Mozilla Firefox
Click on the Firefox menu on the top left and click on the question mark. Here, choose Troubleshooting Information. -
Now you will see Reset Firefox to its default state message with Reset Firefox button. Click this button for several times and complete PC Health Boost removal.
Eliminate PC Health Boost from Google Chrome
If you receive intrusive ads on Chrome which might be related to PC Health Boost, delete all questionable entries and reset your browser.
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Delete malicious plugins
Open Google Chrome, click on the menu icon (top right corner) and select Tools → Extensions. -
Here, select PC Health Boost and other malicious plugins and select trash icon to delete these entries.
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Click on menu icon again and choose Settings → Manage Search engines under the Search section.
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When in Search Engines..., remove malicious search sites. You should leave only Google or your preferred domain name.
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Reset Google Chrome
Click on menu icon on the top right of your Google Chrome and select Settings. -
Scroll down to the end of the page and click on Reset browser settings.
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Click Reset to confirm this action and complete PC Health Boost removal.
Get rid of PC Health Boost from Safari
PC Health Boost might deliver e-commerce content on Safari. Thus, you should uninstall unknown extensions and plug-ins from your browser right away.
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Remove dangerous extensions
Open Safari web browser and click on Safari in menu at the top left of the screen. Once you do this, select Preferences. -
Here, select Extensions and look for PC Health Boost or other suspicious entries. Click on the Uninstall button to get rid each of them.
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Reset Safari
Open Safari browser and click on Safari in menu section at the top left of the screen. Here, select Reset Safari.... -
Now you will see a detailed dialog window filled with reset options. All of those options are usually checked, but you can specify which of them you want to reset. Click the Reset button to complete PC Health Boost removal process.
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References
- ^ Sabrina Berkenkopf. "Potentially Unwanted Programs": much more than just annoying. G DATA. Best malware protection.
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