Uninstall PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer: Adware Removal Guide

PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer – What exactly is it?

CyboScan PC Optimizer is a so-called System optimizer application which is available on various online stores (software distributor sites). However, it has been categorized as a potentially unwanted application because it doesn't deliver its promises to the users. Moreover, it uses international false positives to gain users trust and mislead them into installing PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer onto their systems to fix various errors. These errors may not be for real, it will be only for convincing you that your computer has some real problems that you need to fix using this system optimizer software. However, such information are only displayed to you to lure you into purchasing its pro version which is priced at 99.95 USD on cyboscan.com. Apparently, this site is involved in selling fake system optimizer software at high price since middle of 2016.

During initial inspection, we found that CyboScan PC Optimizer fails to resolve problems that degrade performance of your computer. Its developers claim that it has features that disable unnecessary startup programs and optimize the PC performance by fixing registry errors and cleaning junk/temporary files from the computer. In order to present PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer is a trustworthy program, its developers have provided few helpline number – +1-966-924-2484 (USA), +0808-234-8661 (UK) and 1-800-799-979 (AUS). According to developers these numbers are toll free and here you can get help regarding software activation and any other queries.

Sources that deliver PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer on you PC?

Mostly, PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer infiltrate your computer through free programs installation. Indeed, programs like Adobe Flash Player, Java, Movie maker, DJ mixer, Dragon Fighter come bundled up with adware applications. The adware is hidden inside Custom/Advanced option which user usually skip while installing software. However, such technique is called bundling with dark pattern which makes sure that user skip checking Custom option at the time of installing program. Besides, it may invade your computer from spamming sites via drive by downloads. Its developers can lure you into installing it in the name of giving you unexpected prizes as well

What should you know next?

You must remember that PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer creates following files on your computer without your awareness:

• %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Start Menu\Programs\Cyboscan PC Optimizer
• %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Cyboscan\Cyboscan PC Optimizer
• %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Cyboscan PC Optimizer

Therefore, when you uninstall PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer adware from your computer, you check these locations to be sure that adware is removed completely or not. Further, you should protect your computer by adding efficient Antivirus software on your system

Click to Free Scan for PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer on PC

 

How to Uninstall PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer from Compromised System

• Step:1 Reboot your PC in Safe Mode

• Step:2 View all Hidden Files and Folders

• Step:3 Uninstall PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer from Control Panel

• Step:4 Remove PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer from Startup Items

• Step:5 Remove PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer from Localhost Files

• Step:6 Remove PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer and Block Pop-ups on Browsers

• Internet Explorer

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Edge

Step:1 First of all, Reboot your PC in Safe Mode to make it safe from PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer

(this Guide illustrates how to restart Windows in Safe Mode in all versions.)

Step:2 Now you need to View all Hidden Files and Folders that exist on different drives

Step:3 Uninstall PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer from Control Panel

Press Start Key + R together and Type appwiz.cpl

Now Press on OK

This will Open the Control Panel. Now look for PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer or any other Suspicious program

once found, Uninstall PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer ASAP

Step:4 How to Remove PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer from Startup Items

To Go to Startup Area, Click on Start Key + R

Type msconfig in the search area and click on Enter. A window will pop-out

 

 

In the Startup area, look for any suspicious PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer entries or that are from Unknown Manufacturers

(This is an important step and users are advised to monitor all items carefully over here before proceeding further.)

Step:5 How to Remove PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer from Localhost Files

Click on Start Key + R in Combination. Copy and Paste to Open hosts File

notepad %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/hosts

Soon, you will get a list of suspicious IP’s in the bottom of the screen

this is quite helpful in knowing if your browser has been hacked

Steps 6: How to Remove PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer and Block Pop-ups on Browsers

How to Remove PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer from IE

Open IE and Click on Tools. Now Select Manage add-ons

In the pane, under Toolbars and Extensions, Choose the PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer extensions which is to be deleted

Now Click on Remove or Disable Option.

Press Tool button and Select Internet Option

This will lead you to the Tab, now Select Privacy Tab, Turn on Pop-up blocker by clicking on it.

 

How to Uninstall PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer from Google Chrome

Google Chrome is to be Opened

Now Click on menu present at the top right corner

Choose Tools >> Extensions

Select PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer related Extensions and now Click on Trash icon to remove PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer

Under Advanced Settings Option, Enable Do not allow any Site to Show pop-ups. Click on Ok to apply it.

How to Block PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer on Mozilla FF

Select and Open Mozilla FF, Select PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer or other Add-ons by clicking on Menu button

In the Add-ons Manager, Select the extension related to PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer.

Now Click on Remove to delete PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer permanently

Also Select and Check mark “Block Pop-up Windows” under po-ups in the Content Tab

How to Get Rid of PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer on Edge on Win 10

First of all Open MS Edge and Click on “More actions(…)” link

Now Select and Click on Settings In Menu under “More Actions”

Under Settings, screen click on View Advanced Settings button

In Advanced Settings, turn on Block pop-ups by toggling button to ON

 

Following the above Manual Steps will be effective in blocking PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer. However, if you are unable to accomplish these steps, click the button given below to scan your PC

Don’t forget to given your feedback or submit any question if you have any doubt regarding PUP.CyboScan PC Optimizer or its removal process