What is Internet Optimizer?
Internet Optimizer is an Internet Explorer error page hijacker that can display advertisements from its network sites by using popup Windows. It is usually installed by Money Tree, DyFuCA and Crmrest variant. Money Tree is an Active X Control Object that can download malware such as dialer or adware. The DyFuCA Active Alert component can pop up “alert” when directed by its controlling server. The Crmrest variant can forward spam E-mail to all contact addresses in your Outlook address book.

Internet Optimizer can also be classified as a “downloader”, which can download and install software onto a victim’s system without their knowledge.

Do you have Internet Optimizer?
If you have enough time and expertise, you can search your computer for Internet Optimizer manually. However, it might take hours to find out all files of Internet Optimizer, and it is possible that Internet Optimizer will appear after rebooting, for its hidden files may still be there.

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Manual Internet Optimizer removal instructions
WARNING: The manually removal method is for advanced users. Internet Optimizer manually removal can be difficult and time-consuming. There is no guarantee that Internet Optimizer can be completely removed, for there are hundreds of files generated when Internet Optimizer installed on your system. Make sure to back up your computer in case that you make any mistakes and your system does not work.

Follow the instructions below for Internet Optimizer removal manually:

Navigate and stop the Internet Optimizer processes:
actalert.exe
bcuyfz.exe
optimize.exe
optimize [1].exe
optimize314.exe
install.exe
msbb.exe
msbb.exe
install.exe
optimize.exe
optimize313.exe
rogue.exe, 180ax.exe
ixizgfcp.exe, saie.exe
optimize.exe

Navigate and delete Internet Optimizer files:
%WinDir%\iopti130.dll
%WinDir%\nem207.dll
%WinDir%\nem212.dll
%WinDir%\nem214.dll
%WinDir%\nem220.dll
%WinDir%\wsem210.dll
%WinDir%\wsem216.dll
%WinDir%\temp\optimize.exe

Navigate and remove Internet Optimizer registry keys
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\FCI
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\FCI
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\DyFuCa HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\DyFuCa Active Alerts

What are the symptoms of Internet Optimizer?

  • Internet Optimizer may change browser’s settings.
  • Internet Optimizer may stay resident in the background
  • Internet Optimizer may connect itself to the Internet
  • Internet Optimizer may display unwanted advertisements

How do I keep away from Internet Optimizer
Once you have cleaned up Internet Optimizer, the most important point to prevent Internet Optimizer and future malicious programs from reverting is to stay suspicious of spam E-mail attachment and unknown websites. Here are several ways in which you can help protect your computer against Internet Optimizer and other malware:

  • Use a computer firewall
  • Confirm that you have downloaded all the latest critical security updates
  • Adjust Internet Explorer web browser’s security settings
  • Download and install anti-spyware protection, such as, Spyware Cease
  • Surf sites and download programs from the web sites you trust

What is Adware?

Internet Optimizer is a type of Adware.

Adware is a kind of software that displays or downloads advertisements to a computer after the software is installed or while the software is in use. These advertisements can be banners or pop up windows. Some types of adware may even collect the user’s information and display advertisements in the web browser according to the information collected.

Adware can slow down your PC by consuming heavily Memory and CPU resources. Adware can also mess your Internet connection by using bandwidth to resume advertisements. Meanwhile, your system may be in risk of inefficiency because most adware applications are not properly programmed.