Power System Care – a fake system optimizer which tries to convince users to purchase the license key for the program

Power System Care is another system tool which appears to be fake and shows false computer scan results when installed. This potentially unwanted program comes through other original applications with a purpose to gain income from naive users. First of all, Power System Care virus imitates a computer scan and starts bombarding the computer screen with numerous warnings about computer infections and other vulnerabilities. However, such information is all false as the developers of this program seek to trick users by performing this type of activity. Moreover, the licensed version of the fixing program is given as the only one which can fix the issues which is also a false thing.
| Name | Power System Care |
|---|---|
| Category | System tool |
| Sub-category | PUP |
| Purpose | To convince gullible people to purchase the license key for the full program |
| Similar to | Mac Clean Pro, Super Clean Pro 2018, Perfect PC Cleanup, etc. |
| Distribution | Bundled freeware or shareware, rogue websites |
| Prevention | Use only original installers and track incoming downloads in the Custom/Advanced section, stay away from questionable web pages |
| Removal | Install FortectIntego to take care of all issues that were caused by the PUP |
You can detect Power System Care from these signs:
- You are receiving pop-ups[1] related to Power System Care system tool;
- Your computer screen is showing warnings about numerous fake infections;
- You are offered to purchase the licensed version of the fake fixing program.
If you ever get Power System Care system optimizer installed in your computer, note that you will receive many warnings about dubious computer vulnerabilities and infections. However, we can ensure you that there are no problems in your computer system that are related to the dubious program. You can check that by installing a reliable antivirus program and performing a full system scan with it.
Power System Care has an operating principle that is very similar to others of its kind:
There is no need of paying for the licensed version as it will not bring any results. The system tool will just imitate the fixing process even though there is nothing to be fixed. We recommend performing the Power System Care removal by using strong and reliable anti-malware tools. Another suggestion would be to use a program such as FortectIntego to repair the damage that was done by the fake system optimizer.
You need to remove Power System Care virus as if you don't, this fake system tool will keep on displaying numerous warnings frequently and you will be facing annoying pop-ups. We suggest using the automatical elimination method as it is more trustworthy and effective. However, if you prefer the manual one, you can find some guidelines below this article.

Avoid secret PUP infiltration
According to IT experts from NoVirus.uk[2], potentially unwanted programs, including fake system optimization tools, distribute very commonly through other regular software. This deceptive marketing method is known as “bundling”. The PUP and all its components get installed into the computer system secretly with other programs that the user downloads from the Internet.
If you are wondering, how to protect yourself from such activity, you should know that it is necessary to pick the Custom/Advanced installation option over the Quick/Recommended one. When you do that, you will be able to track all incoming downloads and opt-out the questionable-looking ones.
Moreover, every single user should run an antivirus program on their machines. Do not hesitate to invest in a truly reliable one and once you download the tool, make sure you keep it regularly updated. This is necessary if you want the anti-malware tool to protect the computer system properly.
Get rid of Power System Care fake system tool
To remove Power System Care, you will need to download and install trustworthy software. Such tools will help you to deal with the cyber threat in a few minutes and ensure you that the entire process will be done safely and effectively. We recommend this method over the manual one as the user himself/herself might not be capable of detecting all unwanted components that were hidden in the system by the potentially unwanted program.
After you take care of the Power System Care removal, make sure you check all browsers that were infected by the PUP. Ensure that you get rid of all browser-extensions, plug-ins, add-ons, and other suspicious-looking content that you didn't add. Moreover, take precautionary measures to avoid secret PUP[3] infiltration in the future every time you browse the web.
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.
Reset Internet Explorer
Remove dangerous add-ons:
- Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
- Pick Manage Add-ons.
- You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.

Change your homepage if it was altered:
- Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
- Select Internet Options.
- In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
- Click Apply and then select OK.

Delete temporary files:
- Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
- Under Browsing history, click Delete...
- Select relevant fields and press Delete.

Reset Internet Explorer:
- Click on Gear icon > Internet options and select Advanced tab.
- Select Reset.
- In the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset.

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.

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