Virus and Spyware Removal Guides, uninstall instructions

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).

What is PC Matic?

The PC Matic application supposedly protects systems from various infections - "PC Matic provides superior security protection over all security products, free or otherwise, on the market." Initially, this application may seem legitimate and useful, however, PC Matic is often distributed with other software, thus classing it as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is RegClean Pro?

The RegClean Pro application claims to improve computer performance by removing all registry-related errors - "Systweak's registry cleaner and optimizer will improve your PC's performance by removing registry errors and optimizing your Windows registry." 

Initially, RegClean Pro may seem to be a regular and legitimate application, however, this app stealthily infiltrates systems during installation of other software. Therefore, RegClean Pro is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is Pro PC Cleaner?

The Pro PC Cleaner application supposedly provides various computer performance-improving functions - "Pro PC Cleaner identifies and fixes registry issues, corrupted files, memory problems, startup lags, and system issues." 

On initial inspection, Pro PC Cleaner may seem a regular application, however, this app often infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Therefore, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is WinFix Pro?

According to the developers, WinFix Pro provides functionality that supposedly repairs damaged operating systems - "WinFix Pro scans, diagnoses, then repairs your damaged PC with powerful technology called Reimage that not only fixes your Windows Operating System - it reverses the damage already done with a full database of replacement files." 

On initial inspection, this application might appear legitimate and useful, however, WinFix Pro is often distributed as a third party app with regular software. For this reason, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is DNS Keeper?

According to the developers, the DNS Keeper application provides free DNS services allowing users to unlock blocked websites and digital media. On initial inspection, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, DNS Keeper is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

Be aware that DNS Keeper often infiltrates systems without users' permission. Although it claims to be legitimate software, DNS Keeper displays intrusive online advertisements and monitors Internet browsing activity.

What is search.com?

Search.com is a metasearch search engine owned by CBS Interactive Inc. It collects results from popular search engines such as Google, Bing, Yahoo!, etc. and also presents its own results to users. Whilst this website is legitimate and not malicious, recently, computer users have complained that searches are redirected to this website without their consent.

This situation may occur if users install the search.com toolbar - this browser extension modifies the browser default search engine to search.com This toolbar displays quick links to social networks, weather forecasts, and online shopping websites, however, when installed, it modifies Internet browser settings.

What is Nuvision Global Data Remarketer?

Nuvision Global Data Remarketer is a deceptive application that infiltrates systems without users' permission. Although this app may seem harmless, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

After infiltrating the system, Nuvision Global Data Remarketer displays various types of intrusive online advertisements and collects information relating to Internet browsing activity.

What is PC Speed UP?

The PC Speed Up application claims to improve computer performance. On initial inspection, this functionality might seem legitimate and useful, however, the developers proliferate this app with other software. Therefore, PC Speed Up is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is bit-search.com?

Developed and maintained by Babylon Ltd, Bit-search.com is presented as a legitimate Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the Internet search experience by displaying advanced search results - "Bit-Search aims to provide the ultimate online search experience.

Our advanced technology provides you with the best of what the web has to offer, and makes it easier than ever to find exactly what you are searching for." Some users are tricked by these claims and go on to install this rogue app believing that it is legitimate.

In fact, it is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After stealth infiltration on the system (the reason why it is categorized as a PUP), Bit Search modifies Internet browser settings, causes redirects, and tracks Internet browsing activity.