How to uninstall the Optimizer Pro unwanted application

What is Optimizer Pro?

Optimizer Pro is presented as a useful application to improve computer performance by cleaning the system - "Remove unnecessary items and maintain the health of your Windows system. Optimizer Pro helps you clean up your computer in a few simple clicks."

On initial inspection, Optimizer Pro may seem legitimate, however, this app often infiltrates systems without users’ permission. For this reason, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

Optimizer Pro unwanted application overview

Unlike other potentially unwanted programs, Optimizer Pro poses no threat to users' privacy and Internet browsing safety, however, it is many PUPs continually monitor Internet browsing activity and generate intrusive online advertisements.

Be aware that potentially unwanted programs record various browsing-related information such as Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, Internet service provider (ISP), website URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries entered into search engines, geographic location, etc.

This data may seem insignificant, however, it might contain personally identifiable details that are shared with third parties who are likely to misuse it to generate revenue. This behavior may lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. Furthermore, advertisements generated by potentially unwanted programs do not originate from users' visited websites.

By concealing website content, these ads significantly diminish the Internet browsing experience. In addition, some will redirect to infectious sites leading to further adware or malware infections. Although Optimizer Pro does not generate intrusive ads or track Internet browsing activity, it often installs without users’ permission.

Therefore, potentially unwanted applications use computer resources, thereby significantly diminishing performance. For these reasons, all potentially unwanted programs should be uninstalled. Most PUPs generate revenue for the developers and provide no real value for the users.

Apps such as DNS-Keeper, YTDownloader, Results Hub, and SmartShop simply cause unwanted browser redirects (to increase the traffic of certain sites), gather various browsing-related data (which is later sold to third parties), and generate intrusive online advertisements (using the 'Pay Per Click’ [PPC] advertising model).

How did potentially unwanted applications install on my computer?

Applications such as Optimizer Pro are often distributed as 'bundles' with other software. Bundling is essentially stealth installation of potentially unwanted programs with regular software/apps. Developers hide installation of PUPs within the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' settings (often skipped by many users).

Rush these processes commonly leads to inadvertent installation of potentially unwanted programs such as Optimizer Pro.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Be attentive during the download and installation processes. Only by closely analyzing each step of the software download and installation processes will you be able to protect your system from PUPs. Additionally-included applications are often rogue - never install them.

Deceptive free software installer distributing the Optimizer Pro PUP:

Screenshot of the Optimizer Pro application:

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Quick menu:

• What is Optimizer Pro?
• STEP 1. Uninstall Optimizer Pro application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove unwanted add-ons from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove malicious add-ons from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove unwanted plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove malicious extension from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Optimizer Pro PUP removal:

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 "Optimizer Pro v3.2", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove Optimizer Pro from Internet browsers:

At time of research, Optimizer Pro did not install its browser plug-ins on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, however, it was bundled with other adware. Therefore, you are advised to remove all potentially unwanted browser add-ons from your Internet browsers.

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 optimizer pro potentially unwanted program, 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 "Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the optimizer pro potentially unwanted program, 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 "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with optimizer pro potentially unwanted program 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 optimizer pro potentially unwanted program, 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the purpose of an unwanted application?

Unwanted applications are designed to generate revenue. This software can achieve its purpose by promoting in-app purchases (e.g., full product activation, subscriptions, etc.), displaying intrusive ads and/or causing redirects (adware), promoting fake search engines (browser hijackers), collecting (and selling) private data, and so on.

Is Optimizer Pro unwanted application legal?

In most cases, this software is considered legal, as its End User License Agreements (EULA) tend to inform users about the app's potential behavior.

Is having Optimizer Pro installed on my computer dangerous?

Optimizer Pro typically infiltrates users' systems stealthily and makes false promises - hence, any purchases of content associated with this piece of software will result in a financial loss. However, it is possible that this app may have other undesirable/harmful functions, e.g., generating intrusive advertisements, causing redirects, collecting sensitive information, etc.

In general, the presence of PUAs on devices may lead to system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Will Combo Cleaner help me remove Optimizer Pro unwanted application?

Yes, Combo Cleaner is designed to detect and eliminate threats. It will scan your computer and remove all unwanted and malicious applications.

Note that manual removal (performed without the aid of security software) might not be ideal. In some cases, even after the undesirable program has been manually removed - leftover content remains hidden within the system. These remnants might continue running and causing issues. Therefore, thoroughness is crucial in software removal.

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