Remove High PC Booster

High PC Booster claims to be Windows PC optimization tool. Hence, after diagnostics, we noticed that it is using invasive technique to gain computer access. Aside from that, this software is also linked to various adware that was used to spread a copy of High PC Booster and have it installed on the system without user’s approval.

Freeware like games, media players, download manager, and utilities are just some transporter of malicious application like High PC Booster. Therefore, it is vital to stay away from such freeware. Instead, download and install software that are reputable and those that are being serve on trusted websites.

Once the dubious freeware was downloaded and installed, the process will not only load the main program. High PC Booster and other PUP may also load onto the computer without user’s knowledge. The progression is discrete and it can even evade detection from most security products.

Once High PC Booster is installed, it immediately runs a scan on the computer. It will send catchy messages and warnings to get users attention. Things like Registry Issues, Malware Detected, System Clutter, Privacy Issues, Browser Issues are just some troubles that will be raise by High PC Booster in order to convince user into purchasing the license version.

It is natural for  rogue application to scan the computer and immediately false issues. Also, user may only allow to fix the problems after purchasing the registration key and once program has been activated. Thus, every attempt of user to repair the computer using this program will redirect them to a merchant webpage prompting for payment to activate High PC Booster.

Image of High PC Booster

Instead of being a victim to this rogue application, we recommend that you remove High PC Booster from the computer as soon as you can. Below are simple guide and tools to help you eliminate this threat.

High PC 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 High PC 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 High PC 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 High PC 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 High PC 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 High PC 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 High PC 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 High PC Booster 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 High PC 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 High PC Booster and other malicious entities. Follow the prompt to proceed with the removal.

ERAR Scanner

Step 4 : Double-check for leftover of High PC Booster using Anti-malware Program

To remove High PC 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 High PC 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 High PC 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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