Windows Optimization Center

Posted by elisein Blog Rogue programs removal on December 22nd, 2010 | Leave a comment

Windows Optimization Center is a fake security application though it seems like a legitimate one. Usually, it will install on your computer secretly without your permission via Trojan horses or other program downloads. Annoying it, this rogue application always sets up itself to automatically run at Windows starts and reports numerous Windows errors and hard disk problems. In this way, it will mis-lead users to purchase its full version in order to remove all detected errors. But it is a fact that Windows Optimization Center can neither detect nor repair any problems on your computer. So do not buy when getting the promotion! Instead, you should immediately check and remove Windows Optimization Center as soon as possible.

Manual Windows Optimization Center removal instruction

Important note: Though it is possible for you to remove Windows Optimization Center manually, you should first back up your Windows registry before making any changes because a minor mistake during the remove process will result in complete system corruption. Seriously, Windows Optimization Center will always hide itself in the deepest part of the computer, so there is no guarantee for a complete manual removal. Therefore, manual removal is not only recommended to those who are not professional on computer. If this is the case for you, you should consider using automatic spyware removal programs in order to protect your computer.

1. Stop the below running processes:
%APPDATA%\protect.exe

2. Search your hard disk and remove these Windows Optimization Center files:
%APPDATA%\protect.exe

3. Remove these Windows Optimization Center registry entries:
%APPDATA%\protect.exe

After the above manual removal process, it is highly recommended that you can run an advanced anti-spyware program like Instant Spyware Remover to check and remove all leftover entries of Windows Optimization Center or other PC threats from the computer. Its free real-time protection feature helps to protect your computer at any time.

For those who do not have enough knowledge on the computer, it is highly recommended that you should try the below automatic Windows Optimization Center removal.

Automatic Windows Optimization Center removal instruction

You know that it is very complicated and time-consuming to remove Windows Optimization Center manually your PC, especially for computer newbie. To protect your computer and thoroughly remove the annoying fake program from your computer, it is highly recommended that you should try the automatic removal steps below.

1. Click here to download Instant Spyware Remover and save the “InstantSpywareRemover_Setup.exe” file on your desktop.
2. Double click on the setup.exe file and install Instant Spyware Remover on your computer by following the installation wizard.
3. Launch it and click “Scan” to thoroughly scan your computer for any potential threats.
4. Click “Remove” when the scan completes.

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