How to Remove One Click Booster

One Click Booster is rogue software made to scare victims by providing false information regarding dire security and system status. It came from the notorious PCVARK family of computer threats, where most of their inventions are deceitful applications meant to swindle money from victims. Typically, all of their programs are distributed through malicious advertising campaigns like pop-ups and redirects that pretend to be virus scanners, which state various system troubles and prompt users to download the installer package of One Click Booster. This malware is also taking advantage of hacked websites where attackers have injected corrupt code that automates the download and installation of One Click Booster on visitor’s computers.

As soon as the rogue security and optimization tool is installed, it immediately runs a thorough scan and, surprisingly, detects hundreds of potentially unwanted objects in a matter of seconds. In addition, One Click Booster also reveals various registry errors, start-up problems, and other troubles that are causing the system to slow down. The user’s attempt to repair supposed conflicts will lead to the purchase of the program, which opens a browser window to process online payments. One Click Booster will not proceed unless users pay for the full working version of this rogue product. It is a clear indication that it was made solely as a rip-off application that employs intimidation tactics to trick unsuspecting users.

Screenshot of One Click Booster

Aside from One Click Booster, victims may also mess with a bundled app called Driver Updater. As you can see in the image below, the bogus Windows driver tool is included in the installation of the rogue system optimizer. In most cases, users need to remove these two malicious programs in order to restore their computer to its previous pristine working condition. A complete guide to accomplishing the task of cleaning the Windows system is provided below. Please execute the instructions in exact order to ensure effective removal of One Click Booster.

Image of Driver Updater Installation

One Click Booster Removal Procedures

This section contains comprehensive guide to help you remove threats from the affected computer.

Procedures on this page are written in a manner that can be easily understand and execute by computer users.

Quick Fix - Scan the PC with Combo Cleaner for Windows

Combo Cleaner is a trusted PC security and optimization tool equipped with powerful virus and malware detection engine. This program can get rid of fake optimization tool like One Click Booster through this procedure.

1. Download the application from the following page:

2. Save the file to your preferred location.

3. Double-click the downloaded file CCSetup.exe and install with the default settings.

CC for Windows Installation

4. At the end of the setup process, click Finish to run Combo Cleaner.

5. The tool will update the signature file, please wait for this process to complete.

6. To begin checking for threats like One Click Booster, click on the Start Scan button. Wait for this scan to finish.

CC for Windows Start Scan

7. At the end of the scan process, click on Remove all threats to delete One Click Booster rogue tool including all malicious objects from the computer.

Free features of Combo Cleaner for Windows include Disk Cleaner, Big Files finder, Duplicate files finder, and Uninstaller. To use antivirus, privacy scanner, and to delete identified threats, users have to upgrade to a premium version.

Please continue with the succeeding removal procedures if your are comfortable to manually get rid of the threat and malicious items linked with it.

Step 1 : End the running process of One Click Booster

1. Open Task Manager by pressing CTRL+Alt+Del on your keyboard and select Task Manager. Alternatively, you can right-click on the Windows Taskbar and click on Task Manager from the list.

2. When Task Manager opens, be sure that you are viewing the Processes tab.

End Task of Malicious Software

3. Look for One Click Booster and then, click End Task. If that name is not present, look for any suspicious program. Take note of the malware name as we have to uninstall it later.

4. You may now close Task Manager and proceed with the next step.

Step 2 : Uninstall One Click Booster from Windows

1. Go to Start menu and type appwiz.cpl under Run or Search box.

Appwiz

2. Add/Remove Program window will open. Select One Click Booster from the list. If not present, look for any malicious software. You may click on Installed on to see the most recent entry.

Add-Remove One Click Booster

3. Click on Uninstall button to remove One Click Booster unwanted program.

Step 3 : Scan the Computer with ESET Rogue Application Remover (ERAR)

1. Download the free scanner called ESET Rogue Application Remover.

2. Choose appropriate version for your Windows System. Save the file to a convenient location, preferably on Desktop.

3. After downloading the file, Windows will prompt that download has completed. Click Run to start the program. Another option is to browse the location folder and double click on the file ERARemover_.exe.

Erraremover Icon

4. On ESET Rogue Application Remover SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS, click Accept to continue.

5. The tool will start scanning the computer. It will prompt when it finds One Click Booster and other malicious entities. Follow the prompt to proceed with the removal.

ERAR Scanner

Step 4 : Double-check for leftover of One Click Booster using Anti-malware Program

To remove One Click Booster automatically, scanning the computer with this powerful anti-malware tool is recommended. This scanner does not just uncover known threats like viruses or malware, it is also effective in discovering rogue application like One Click Booster that slows down the system performance.

1. Download the free anti-malware scanner called MalwareBytes Anti-Malware.

2. After downloading, install the program. It may run automatically or you have to double-click on the downloaded file MB3-Setup.exe.

3. Proceed with the installation using only the default setup. If you need the complete setup procedure, it is available on the download page.

4. At the last stage of installation process, click Finish to run the program.

5. On Malwarebytes Anti-Malware console, select Scan to start checking the computer for malicious files. This is the most comprehensive scan method that will surely find any hidden items linked to One Click Booster.

MBAM Scan

6. When scanning is done, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will display the list of identified threats. Remove all identified threats and restart the computer to finalized the scan process.

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