How to Remove Qbit PC Speedup

Another addition to the list of rogue system security and optimizer tools is called Qbit PC Speedup. The name bears the product line of the notorious PCVARK group, which also created infamous similar applications like Qbit Clean Pro, Qbit System Care, and many more. Each of the products is obviously derived from an older prototype. With Qbit PC Speedup, nothing is new except for the title. Everything else, like the graphical user interface (GUI), scan emulation, and registration procedures, are unchanged.

Since Qbit PC Speedup is a rogue tool, expect it to initiate a thorough system scan after installation. This is part of its fraudulent scheme to influence users to obtain the paid version. Additionally, Qbit PC Speedup will flood the screen with excessive pop-up alerts and warnings stating a variety of troubles on the system, like malware and PUP threats, software issues, startup problems, and so on.

The rogue application will continue to produce false information relating to MS Windows technical glitches in order to convince users to deal with the problems with urgency. In this manner, there is a higher chance of selling the registered version of Qbit PC Speedup when the user decides to click on the “Start Repair” button. As with most counterfeit applications, this questionable system optimizer requires payment before it can activate the full working edition. While inside the computer and running as a trial copy, Qbit PC Speedup continuously issues bogus system alerts with annoying reminders to activate the program.

Screenshot of Qbit PC Speedup

It is clear at this point that every unwanted item identified by Qbit PC Speedup is merely speculation and does not really exist. The only valid threat is the fake scanner itself. Therefore, we highly suggest removing Qbit PC Speedup as soon as possible using the procedures and valid scanners on this page.

Qbit PC Speedup 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 Qbit PC Speedup 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 Qbit PC Speedup, 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 Qbit PC Speedup 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 Qbit PC Speedup

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 Qbit PC Speedup 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 Qbit PC Speedup 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 Qbit PC Speedup 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 Qbit PC Speedup

3. Click on Uninstall button to remove Qbit PC Speedup 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 Qbit PC Speedup and other malicious entities. Follow the prompt to proceed with the removal.

ERAR Scanner

Step 4 : Double-check for leftover of Qbit PC Speedup using Anti-malware Program

To remove Qbit PC Speedup 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 Qbit PC Speedup 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 Qbit PC Speedup.

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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