Remove Fake Windows Prime Accelerator

Windows Prime Accelerator is a clone to some fake antivirus program that was released by the same malware authors previously including Windows Prime Booster and Windows Prime Shield. This rogue security software carries out fraud that consists in showing fake alerts and warning messages on user’s computer. Fake scan conducted by Windows Prime Accelerator likely have the same purpose of making you believe that PC is compromised with viruses, Trojans, worms, and malware. This is a common technique used by rogue program developers to convince immature computer users that purchasing the Windows Prime Accelerator registration key may help solve the issue.

There are a number of ways how Windows Prime Accelerator malware is distributed, mainly over the Internet. The code may disguise as a needed program when you visit online movie sites. Instead of a player or decoder, the site will download and install Windows Prime Accelerator onto your computer. There are also certain ‘attack’ web sites put up by malware authors in which your browser may be redirected. They will find security flaws on Internet browsers to accomplish the redirect. Social networking sites, spam emails, and file-sharing tools are also some channels used to deploy Windows Prime Accelerator virus.

Once the malware is installed, you will notice changes on the computer. Virus scans and warning messages constantly pop-ups on the screen. Most programs you try to run will be blocked by Windows Prime Accelerator and state that the .EXE file is infected with virus. Internet browsing is similarly affected by preventing you from visiting security web sites.

Screenshot of Windows Prime Accelerator

When you observe that Windows Prime Accelerator is present on the computer, you have no other option but to remove this virus. Otherwise, it may further bring harm and conflict on the infected system.

Option : Activating the Rogue Program

To easily uninstall Windows Prime Accelerator, we need to upgrade it to full version. As you can observe, computer has limited function. Thus, it is difficult to perform removal procedure at this stage. To activate Windows Prime Accelerator, click on Activate Ultimate Protection at the top of the console and enter the serial number below. If it prompts for email address, you can input anything you want.

Windows Prime Accelerator Registration Key: 0W000-000B0-00T00-E0020

Windows Prime Accelerator 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 Windows Prime Accelerator 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 Windows Prime Accelerator, 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 Windows Prime Accelerator 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 Windows Prime Accelerator

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 Windows Prime Accelerator 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 Windows Prime Accelerator 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 Windows Prime Accelerator from the list. If not present, look for any malicious software. You may click on Installed on to see the most recent entry.

3. Click on Uninstall button to remove Windows Prime Accelerator 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 Windows Prime Accelerator and other malicious entities. Follow the prompt to proceed with the removal.

ERAR Scanner

Step 4 : Double-check for leftover of Windows Prime Accelerator using Anti-malware Program

To remove Windows Prime Accelerator 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 Windows Prime Accelerator 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 Windows Prime Accelerator.

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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