Do you know what BoostMyPC is?
An application that goes by the name of BoostMyPC is advertised for its ability to make your computer function in a smoother and faster manner. While it might sound like a program worthy of having, you should know that the reality is quite different. As it turns out, it does not function in the best way possible and in some cases tries to manipulate unsuspecting Internet users into paying for a program that is limited in its overhaul functionality. This is one of the main reasons malware experts at Spyware-Techie have classified this devious application as a potentially unwanted program. Another reason for such categorization is its sometimes questionable distribution. To learn more about the inner workings of this application and to understand why we urge you to remove it - read the rest of our report. Below, we also provide a detailed removal guide that will help you delete BoostMyPC once and for all.
Right after BoostMyPC is fully installed on your operating system, your browser will be opened without any consent, and you will be redirected to a website, which will provide you with instruction on how to use the application in question. The scan itself is rather quick. Once it is done, you will see the indicator showing how effective your PC is and how many errors are active on your personal computer. Due to a large number or errors, it might seem that your PC is in trouble. The reality is quite different. After our researchers have conducted a thorough analysis of the error list, it has been discovered that the large number can be ignored. That is so because this program treats a lot of temporary files and inactive registry entries as errors, while in reality, they do not have any significant effect on the way your personal computer functions. The inflated error list is likely used as a scare technique to lure unsuspecting Internet users into purchasing a full version of this application since that is the only way to fix all the alleged issues. We highly advise you to refrain from doing so since there are more reliable and efficient tools that can help you improve your computer's performance. In fact, there are no good reasons to keep this potentially unwanted program active on your personal computer. Make sure to use the instructions that we provide below to delete BoostMyPC once and for all.
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As mentioned earlier another major reason our researchers have classified this application as a potentially unwanted program is the fact that it is distributed in a questionable manner. Even though you can download BoostMyPC from its official developer's website, you must know that in some cases this program could come along with other questionable programs. That is so because it might be spread via bundled installers. Thus, if you already have the potentially unwanted program in question active on your PC, make sure to check your entire operating system for other devious software. To avoid dubious installers, we highly advise you to refrain from all unauthorized third-party websites and download all of your programs from official developers' websites only as they are known to provide clean setup files. It is also critical to note that malware developers often use manipulative marketing techniques to lure unsuspecting Internet users into downloading their product without fully comprehending its functionality. Therefore, our malware experts urge you to always learn as much as you can about an application you wish to have active on your PC even before downloading it. Finally, the best way to have a clean and secure system at all times is by running a professional antimalware tool since it can detect and warn you in advance about any virtual threat. Take these simple precautionary steps, and you will have a virtually unbreakable operating system.
To remove BoostMyPC once and for all you need to follow the instructions that we provide below. Make sure to execute each step with precision; otherwise, you might have to face the outcomes of an incomplete removal. For instance, leftover files of this devious application could be used to silently restore it. In other situations, those same traces might be more than enough for this potentially unwanted program to function. There is an easy way to avoid all of this. Simply perform a full analysis of your personal computer for anything associated with BoostMyPC once you are done with the instructions that we present below.
How to remove BoostMyPC from your personal computer
Windows 10
- Right-click the Windows button.
- Select Control Panel and click Uninstall a program.
- Right-click the unwanted program.
- Select the Uninstall option.
Windows 8 and 8.1
- Right-click your Task Bar.
- Select Control Panel and click Uninstall a program.
- Right-click the unwanted program.
- Select Uninstall.
Windows 7
- Click the Windows button.
- Select Control Panel and click Uninstall a program.
- Double-click the unwanted application.
- Confirm your choice.
Windows XP
- Tap the Windows key on your keyboard.
- Select Control Panel.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Select the unwanted application.
- Click Remove.
How to remove the BoostMyPC leftovers from your PC
- Open your File Explorer.
- Navigate to C:\ProgramData.
- Right-click a folder called Boost My PC and select Delete.
- Right-click your Recycle Bin and select Empty Recycle Bin.
In non-techie terms:
Malware experts at Spyware-Techie.com are well aware of the fact that some users might find manual removal a bit too complicated. If you are one of those users, do not worry. Below you will find an alternative removal guide. Follow these instructions carefully and you will be able to delete BoostMyPC automatically.