Need Help To Remove Advanced File Optimizer? (Removal Solution)

Technical Details on Advanced File Optimizer

  • Name: Advanced File Optimizer
  • Developed by: Systweak Software Inc.
  • Program Executable: advancedfileoptimizer.exe
  • Path: C:\Program Files\advanced file optimizer\advancedfileoptimizer.exe
  • Task-bar: Displays an icon into the notification area
  • MD5: d4073ca3fa733f47572cc32ce4fe9be4
  • Estimated Size: 24.74 MB
  • Installation Folder: C:\Program Files\Advanced File Optimizer\

Get Detailed Information on Advanced File Optimizer

 

Advanced File Optimizer is categorized as a rogue system software developed by Systweak Inc. Most common release of this program is 2.1.1000.105.18 and over 98% of all the installations currently using this version. During its setup process, the software creates a startup registration point into the Windows system in order to get started automatically each time when the users reboot their computer. Also, a scheduled task is added onto the Windows Task Scheduler with the main purpose of launching Advanced File Optimizer application at various scheduled times and the schedule varies depending upon the version that infected PC users have installed on their machine.

Advanced File Optimizer

As the name suggests, Advanced File Optimizer program is supposed to help the system users by bringing the best out of their PC configuration and also benefit them from enchained performance and the stability for years to come. This software is perceived as a fake optimizer tool, because it is especially designed to delete old files from your recycle bin, clear unwanted registry keys and claims to help you disable startup processes which the native Windows tools offer these services for free.

Furthermore, Advanced File Optimizer is not perceived as an advanced computer tool and it should not be allowed in order to make modifications onto your Windows installation. Detailed analysis on this bogus optimizer program confirms that the software is a modified version of rogue PC application which may direct system users to call on 1-888-303-3189 phone line for live tech support. Users that install this program may be presented with the pop-up windows during boot up which may be urged to subscribe for premium services by Systweak Software Inc. Therefore, Advanced File Optimizer should be removed from PC with the help of trusted anti-spyware shield.

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Methods To Remove Advanced File Optimizer Effectively From Infected System

Method 1: Reboot Your Windows XP / Vista / Win 7 PC in Safe Mode

 

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Method 2: Block Advanced File Optimizer Related Processes From Windows Task Manager

  • Press “Ctrl+Shift+Esc” keys altogether in order to open the Windows Task Manager.

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  • Click on the “Processes” tab.

  • Right-click on the processes related to Advanced File Optimizer and select “End Processes” option.

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  • Click on “End Processes” button again in the confirmation window.

Method 3: Remove Malicious Registry Entries Created by Advanced File Optimizer

  • Launch the Registry Editor by pressing “Start” button and click on Run. In the open field, type “regedit” and then tap on “OK” button.

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  • Now, you will see two panes into the Registry Editor. The left pane is to navigate on the certain registry keys and right pane is to see and edit the values of selected keys.

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  • Navigate to the location of registry keys related to Advanced File Optimizer that you wish to remove by using the left pane.

  • Locate the malicious registry values in the right pane to delete.

  • Right-click on the malicious registry entries created by Advanced File Optimizer and select “Delete” option. Then after, you will get a message which asks “Are you sure you want to delete this value“. Click on “Yes”.

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  • Exit the Registry Editor and restart your PC.

Method 4: Uninstall Advanced File Optimizer From Control Panel of Windows XP /Vista or Windows 7

  • Click on “Start” button in order to open your Start Menu.

  • When the Start Menu opens, tap on the “Control Panel” menu option.

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  • After the Control Panel windows opens, just click on the “Uninstall a Program” option under the “Programs” category.

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  • This screen contains a list of installed system programs with the details of company that developed it and when it was installed. Now, select Advanced File Optimizer and its related suspicious programs and then click on “Uninstall” option.

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Method 5: How To Delete Advanced File Optimizer Rogue Program in Windows 8 or Windows 10

  • Open the “Start” menu and click on “Settings” option.

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  • In Settings menu, tap on the “System”.

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  • From the left pane, select “Apps & features”. Then after, a list of all installed applications appears in the right pane.

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  • Select Advanced File Optimizer and its associated programs and click on “Uninstall” button.

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  • Tap on the “Uninstall” pop-up button to confirm.

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