PCBooster (Removal Instructions) - 2021 update

PCBooster Removal Guide

What is PCBooster?

PCBooster is a fake PC optimizer that tries to trick people into downloading it by pretending to be a Microsoft partner

PCBooster is a rogue computer security program, which falsely claims to be a partner of Microsoft. It promises to improve computer speed, clean it from junk files, make Windows startup faster, and extend the computer's life.

If you are an inexperienced computer user, such claims probably sound promising to you. Please, do not fall for such false statements and do not install PCBooster on your computer. It is just an annoying and fake PC optimizer, which assigns itself to startup programs and automatically runs its processes each time you turn your computer on.

PCBooster pretends to perform system scans and then displays intrusive notifications, which report that your computer is stuffed with faulty files and that there are hundreds of errors that need to be fixed immediately. However, you should not trust these claims because these “scan results” are nothing but false positives.

PCBooster removalPCBooster is a rogue computer security program that shows fake scan results.

What is more, the PCBooster virus slows down the computer's performance to make you believe that the computer is seriously messed up. However, the only aim of this tool is to frighten you and force you to buy the full version of it, which supposedly should optimize your computer and solve all the problems instantly.

Unfortunately, this application can hardly be useful in any way.

You probably already understand that the real aim of this application is to strategically create a need for its license and swindle people's money. If you do not want to lose your money, just get rid of PCBooster.

As you can see, the real problem is this tool scareware itself. We strongly recommend you to remove PCBooster with a reputable anti-malware program like SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes. Such a malware removal tool can scan your computer system thoroughly, detect and delete all possibly dangerous programs.

Also, if you want to fix your system, it is best to do it with an official and reliable tool. We recommend using FortectIntego because you will repair all system files very easily and quickly.

Fake programs are distributed not only through software packages

This fake PC optimizer has an official website and it can be downloaded from there. This website is full of false claims about how useful this program is. However, it is not a well-known program, and obviously, computer users hardly ever download this program by their wish.

Because of this reason, this rogue application is mostly distributed via the popular bundling method, which allows binding several applications into one pack. Take note that whenever you decide to download a new program, you have to make sure that the website that suggests the download link is the official one. Otherwise, you may end up with a questionable bundled pack of programs.

Another way to reject unwanted applications is to look through the installation process carefully to notice if optional downloads will be installed alongside your preferred program. You need to choose the “custom” or “advanced” option in order to deselect the agreements to install unwanted content. It is as simple as that to ensure your system's security.

Delete PCBooster if you do not want to see fake scan results

If you have seen PCBooster's notifications about the 'errors' in your system, do not be deceived, because most of them are worthless. In addition, there's no need to buy its licensed version because it can hardly fix any computer problems.

No matter if it has appeared on your machine with or without your knowledge, you should remove PCBooster from the system without hesitation. This program will not give you any benefit and will only slow down your computer.

You can get rid of PCBooster with a help of anti-malware software. We recommend using SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes. Also, you can try to uninstall it on your own. For that, our security experts have provided instructions for you. It only takes a few steps to delete this tool and you will find detailed explanations below.

Also, once you have removed all the threats, be sure to fix the system. You can easily do this with FortectIntego or a similar repair tool.

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Getting rid of PCBooster. Follow these steps

Manual removal using Safe Mode

You may need to enter Safe Mode with Networking

Important! →
Manual removal guide might be too complicated for regular computer users. It requires advanced IT knowledge to be performed correctly (if vital system files are removed or damaged, it might result in full Windows compromise), and it also might take hours to complete. Therefore, we highly advise using the automatic method provided above instead.

Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Networking

Manual malware removal should be best performed in the Safe Mode environment. 

Windows 7 / Vista / XP
  1. Click Start > Shutdown > Restart > OK.
  2. When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 button (if that does not work, try F2, F12, Del, etc. – it all depends on your motherboard model) multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
  3. Select Safe Mode with Networking from the list. Windows 7/XP
Windows 10 / Windows 8
  1. Right-click on Start button and select Settings.
    Settings
  2. Scroll down to pick Update & Security.
    Update and security
  3. On the left side of the window, pick Recovery.
  4. Now scroll down to find Advanced Startup section.
  5. Click Restart now.
    Reboot
  6. Select Troubleshoot. Choose an option
  7. Go to Advanced options. Advanced options
  8. Select Startup Settings. Startup settings
  9. Press Restart.
  10. Now press 5 or click 5) Enable Safe Mode with Networking. Enable safe mode

Step 2. Shut down suspicious processes

Windows Task Manager is a useful tool that shows all the processes running in the background. If malware is running a process, you need to shut it down:

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard to open Windows Task Manager.
  2. Click on More details.
    Open task manager
  3. Scroll down to Background processes section, and look for anything suspicious.
  4. Right-click and select Open file location.
    Open file location
  5. Go back to the process, right-click and pick End Task.
    End task
  6. Delete the contents of the malicious folder.

Step 3. Check program Startup

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard to open Windows Task Manager.
  2. Go to Startup tab.
  3. Right-click on the suspicious program and pick Disable.
    Startup

Step 4. Delete virus files

Malware-related files can be found in various places within your computer. Here are instructions that could help you find them:

  1. Type in Disk Cleanup in Windows search and press Enter.
    Disk cleanup
  2. Select the drive you want to clean (C: is your main drive by default and is likely to be the one that has malicious files in).
  3. Scroll through the Files to delete list and select the following:

    Temporary Internet Files
    Downloads
    Recycle Bin
    Temporary files

  4. Pick Clean up system files.
    Delete temp files
  5. You can also look for other malicious files hidden in the following folders (type these entries in Windows Search and press Enter):

    %AppData%
    %LocalAppData%
    %ProgramData%
    %WinDir%

After you are finished, reboot the PC in normal mode.

Remove PCBooster using System Restore

If you want to prevent PCBooster from operating, the System Restore function can be useful too

  • Step 1: Reboot your computer to Safe Mode with Command Prompt
    Windows 7 / Vista / XP
    1. Click Start Shutdown Restart OK.
    2. When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
    3. Select Command Prompt from the list Select 'Safe Mode with Command Prompt'

    Windows 10 / Windows 8
    1. Press the Power button at the Windows login screen. Now press and hold Shift, which is on your keyboard, and click Restart..
    2. Now select Troubleshoot Advanced options Startup Settings and finally press Restart.
    3. Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt in Startup Settings window. Select 'Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt'
  • Step 2: Restore your system files and settings
    1. Once the Command Prompt window shows up, enter cd restore and click Enter. Enter 'cd restore' without quotes and press 'Enter'
    2. Now type rstrui.exe and press Enter again.. Enter 'rstrui.exe' without quotes and press 'Enter'
    3. When a new window shows up, click Next and select your restore point that is prior the infiltration of PCBooster. After doing that, click Next. When 'System Restore' window shows up, select 'Next' Select your restore point and click 'Next'
    4. Now click Yes to start system restore. Click 'Yes' and start system restore
    Once you restore your system to a previous date, download and scan your computer with FortectIntego and make sure that PCBooster removal is performed successfully.

Finally, you should always think about the protection of crypto-ransomwares. In order to protect your computer from PCBooster and other ransomwares, use a reputable anti-spyware, such as FortectIntego, SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes

How to prevent from getting system tools

Protect your privacy – employ a VPN

There are several ways how to make your online time more private – you can access an incognito tab. However, there is no secret that even in this mode, you are tracked for advertising purposes. There is a way to add an extra layer of protection and create a completely anonymous web browsing practice with the help of Private Internet Access VPN. This software reroutes traffic through different servers, thus leaving your IP address and geolocation in disguise. Besides, it is based on a strict no-log policy, meaning that no data will be recorded, leaked, and available for both first and third parties. The combination of a secure web browser and Private Internet Access VPN will let you browse the Internet without a feeling of being spied or targeted by criminals. 

No backups? No problem. Use a data recovery tool

If you wonder how data loss can occur, you should not look any further for answers – human errors, malware attacks, hardware failures, power cuts, natural disasters, or even simple negligence. In some cases, lost files are extremely important, and many straight out panic when such an unfortunate course of events happen. Due to this, you should always ensure that you prepare proper data backups on a regular basis.

If you were caught by surprise and did not have any backups to restore your files from, not everything is lost. Data Recovery Pro is one of the leading file recovery solutions you can find on the market – it is likely to restore even lost emails or data located on an external device.

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Julie Splinters - Anti-malware specialist

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