Remove PUP.Optional.OptimizerPro

PUP.Optional.OptimizerPro is unique name given by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and other security software to identify a component of PC Optimizer Pro. This detection is not limited to the program and its files alone. Browser add-on or extension that attempts to promote the program may also be identified as PUP.Optional.OptimizerPro.

PUP.Optional.OptimizerPro is technically not a virus or some form of malware. It is categorized as an potentially unwanted program that may get inside the computer through other programs and tools. PUP.Optional.OptimizerPro is commonly bundled to shareware and other software that users may obtain without any cost.

Why PUP?

PUP is the term used to claim a program that not so many computer users want or need. It is Potentially Unwanted Program. In short, it will get into the Windows system on its own even without your command. In general, PUP.Optional.OptimizerPro is a module of PC Optimizer Pro like toolbar and search hijacker that overrides Internet browser without getting approval from user.

Why Optional?

Optional was used in this detection due to some instances that user may opt-out in the installation of PC Optimizer Pro program. When PUP.Optional.OptimizerPro comes bundled with shareware, there is a portion in the installation process where in PC Optimizer Pro will be installed by default. All you have to do is remove the check mark to exclude this unwanted program from the install process.

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About PC Optimizer Pro

PC Optimizer Pro claims to be a useful tool that protects and optimizes computer’s performance. Many computer users deemed this program as a scam because it detects non-existent errors and problems on the system in order to persuade users into buying the registered version. For this reason, security software may send an alert if PUP.Optional.OptimizerPro is detected.

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How to Remove PUP.Optional.OptimizerPro

Stage 1: Scan the Computer with ESET Rogue Application Remover (ERAR)

1. Download the free scanner called ESET Rogue Application Remover.
Download Link for ERAR (this will open a new window)

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.

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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 PUP.Optional.OptimizerPro and other malicious entities. Follow the prompt to proceed with the removal.

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Stage 2: Double-check for PUP.Optional.OptimizerPro’ leftover with Microsoft’s Malicious Software Removal Tool

1. Download the free scanner called Malicious Software Removal Tool.
Malicious Software Removal Tool Download Link (this will open a new window)

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2. The tool automatically checks the operating system and suggest appropriate download version. Click on Download button to begin. 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 scanning for PUP.Optional.OptimizerPro. Another option is to browse the location folder and double click on the file to run.

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4. The tool will display Welcome screen, click Next. Please note the message “This tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product.” You must understand that this program is made specifically to find and remove malware, viruses, Trojans, and other harmful elements on the computer. It was not designed to protect the computer.

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5. Next, you will see Scan Type. Please choose Full Scan to ensure that all PUP.Optional.OptimizerPro entities and other harmful files left on the computer will be found and removed. For advanced computer user, you can opt for Customized Scan, if there are other drives or folders you wanted to include in this scan.

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6. Full scan may take a while, please wait for Malicious Software Removal Tool to complete the tasks. However, you may cancel the scan anytime by clicking on the Cancel button.

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7. After scanning, the tool will reveal all identified threats. There may be other threats that our first scan fails to detect. Please remove/delete all detected items.

8. When removal procedure is complete, you may now close Malicious Software Removal Tool. We hope that PUP.Optional.OptimizerPro have been completely deleted from the computer. Please restart Windows to proceed with the normal operation.

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