Uninstall the Auto PC Speedup unwanted application from your computer
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is Auto PC Speedup?
Auto PC Speedup is advertised as a system optimization tool that cleans computers, fixes errors, allows users to remove unwanted programs, enhances system performance, and so on. Auto PC Speedup can be downloaded from its website, however, it is also bundled into set-ups of other software.
People often download and install these programs unintentionally. For this reason, Auto PC Speedup is classified as a potentially unwanted application (PUA).
In many cases, programs such as Auto PC Speedup (PUAs) allow users to run a free scan, which usually detects a number of so-called 'issues'. To fix them, however, they must activate the program. Typically, software activation is not free. PUAs often detect fake issues - they fabricate problems and encourage users to 'fix' them with a paid version of the software.
It is not known whether Auto PC Speedup operates as one of these rogue programs, however, many PUAs have this behavior. Furthermore, developers often bundle more than one program into other software setups. Therefore, Auto PC Speedup might be bundled with other unwanted apps such as browser hijackers or adware.
If this is the case, people who have Auto PC Speedup installed on their computers, probably also have one or more others PUA installed. Typically, browser hijackers change browser settings (promote fake search engines) and gather data. Adware is a type of software that feeds users with unwanted, often deceptive ads.
Having apps of this type installed might lead to unwanted downloads and installations, problems with browsing safety, online privacy, and so on. Do not trust apps such as Auto PC Speedup. It might be installed with other PUAs and all should be uninstalled immediately.
| Name | Auto PC Speedup potentially unwanted application |
| Threat Type | PUP (potentially unwanted program), PUA (potentially unwanted application) |
| Supposed Functionality | Auto PC Speedup supposed to clean and optimize Windows operating systems |
| Detection Names | Avast (Win32:DUOffer-A [Dcp]), Emsisoft (Application.PCFixer (A)), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of Win32/GT32SupportGeeks.U Potentially Unwanted), Kaspersky (Hoax.Win32.PCFixer.gen), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
| Symptoms | A program that you do not recall installing suddenly appeared on your computer. New application is performing computer scans and displaying warning messages about 'found issues'. Asks for payment to eliminate the supposedly detected errors. |
| Distribution Methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers. |
| Related Domains | onepctool[.]club |
| Damage | Monetary loss (unnecessary purchase of fake software), unwanted warning pop-ups, slow computer performance. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Auto PC Speedup is just one of many PUAs. Some other examples are QBIT Clean Pro, Incognito Private Shield, and mBytes Clean Pro. These apps are categorized as PUAs, since they can be found bundled into set-ups of other software. Do not pay for programs that are installed unintentionally.
How did potentially unwanted applications install on my computer?
PUAs are usually installed without users' knowledge. Software developers try to trick people into downloading/installing PUAs by bundling them into set-ups of other software.
To achieve this, they hide information regarding the inclusion of bundled PUAs in "Custom", "Advanced" and other settings of the download or installation set-ups, and hope that users will not check or change them. Leaving these settings unchanged usually grants permission for PUAs to be downloaded and installed with other, regular software.
In other cases, unwanted downloads or installations happen when people click deceptive ads. These often run scripts that download and install unwanted programs.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Download, install software, and browse the web with caution. Download software from official, trustworthy websites and use direct download links. It is not safe to use third party downloaders/installers, torrent clients, eMule, Peer-to-Peer networks, and other similar channels. Do not leave settings of any download or installation setup unchanged, especially if the software is free.
Check "Advanced", "Custom" and other options/settings and decline all unwanted apps. Do not click intrusive ads that are displayed on dubious web pages. For example, those relating to gambling, pornography, adult dating, and so on. These ads lead to other untrustworthy web pages or cause unwanted downloads/installations.
If you encounter ads regularly or the browser causes unwanted redirects, check apps (extensions, add-ons, plug-ins) installed on the browser and remove unwanted entries immediately. Also uninstall all unwanted/unknown programs from the operating system.
If your computer is already infected with PUAs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Website used to advertise Auto PC Speedup:
Auto PC Speedup installation setup:
Appearance of Auto PC Speedup (GIF):
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Quick menu:
- What is Auto PC Speedup?
- STEP 1. Uninstall deceptive applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove malicious plug-ins from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove rogue extensions from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove potentially unwanted plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue extensions from Safari.
- STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
Removal of potentially unwanted applications:
Windows 11 users:
Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.
Windows 10 users:
Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.
Windows 7 users:
Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.
macOS (OSX) users:
Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.
In the uninstall programs window, look for "Auto PC Speedup" and other suspicious/recently-installed applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove rogue extensions from Internet browsers:
At time of research, Auto PC Speedup did not install any unwanted browser extensions, however, some unwanted applications can be installed together with adware and browser hijackers. If you experience unwanted ads or redirects when browsing the Internet, continue with the removal guide below.
Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:
Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:
Click the "gear" icon 
(at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the auto pc speedup potentially unwanted application, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.
Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.
In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.
Click the Reset button.
Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and remove them.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the auto pc speedup potentially unwanted application, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.
After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:
Click the Firefox menu 
(at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with auto pc speedup potentially unwanted application removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.
Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.
Select Troubleshooting Information.
In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....
In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.
Optional method:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...
In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.
Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:
Click the Edge menu icon 
(at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the auto pc speedup potentially unwanted application, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.
In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
- If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.
Summary:
Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.
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