Category: Rogue Software

Guides describing features of rogue software and the ways to remove it. Easy instructions to uninstall rogue software completely and tips on how to avoid it.

How to remove K9-MacOptimizer

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What is K9-MacOptimizer?

K9-MacOptimizer is a rogue application that allegedly helps speed up your Mac. An advertisement on the official website of the app claims that it is able to delete unnecessary files that overload your system. While it has its own website where any user might download K9-MacOptimizer, in most cases it ends up on users’ computers without their consent. This is the first reason why many computer experts classify K9-MacOptimizer as a potentially unwanted program. Once launched, K9-MacOptimizer simulates a full system scan and bombards the computer screen with misleading warnings that report numerous errors and vulnerabilities found. However, all this activity is being done in order to convince trusting users to acquire the key for the licensed version of this program. Furthermore, it will display occasionally pop-ups and other ads in Safari, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, promoting K9-MacOptimizer. You need to remove K9-MacOptimizer from Mac because it does not bring anything but annoying pop-up windows and fake warnings. There is no need to spend money on useless programs like this! read more

How to remove MacEnizer

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What is MacEnizer?

MacEnizer is a rogue application presented as legitimate tool claiming to enhance the performance of Mac. Some users install it of their own free will trusting advertising, but in most cases, the app may end up on a device without any notice – bundled with other installed free software. Once installed, MacEnizer simulates a full system scan and bombards the computer screen with misleading warnings that report numerous errors and vulnerabilities found. However, all this activity is being done in order to convince trusting users to acquire the key for the licensed version of this program. Furthermore, it will display occasionally pop-ups and other ads in Safari, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, promoting MacEnizer. You need to remove MacEnizer from Mac because it does not bring anything but annoying pop-up windows and fake warnings. There is no need to spend money on useless programs like this! read more

How to remove Segurazo Antivirus

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What is Segurazo?

Segurazo is a bogus software which is presented as innovative antivirus providing “security services such as real-time protection, precise threat-detection, superior protection of private data, and so on”. The “antivirus” may end up on your computer if a user does not decline optional “Segurazo Antivirus” while installing some freeware downloaded from the Internet. Once installed, it starts corrupting system configuration by adding new processes in Task Manager and flooding your computer with numerous questionable programs. All this not only overloads PC’ memory causing it to freeze but also compromise system security and privacy. Considering everything stated above, it’s a good decision to remove Segurazo once and for all. However, it’s not so easy since the malware has the ability to reinstall itself after the wrong removal. Therefore, to do this properly, read our step-by-step guide. read more

How to remove Smart Sys Care

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What is Smart Sys Care?

Smart Sys Care is presented as a PC aiding program that would solve system problems in several clicks. Unfortunately, instead of helping to improve system performance by fixing system issues, deleting leftovers and restoring broken files for real, Smart Sys Care only imitates these functions. We should say that the cons of Smart Sys Care are more than just a useless program, in addition to it, Smart Sys Care acts as scareware. After being launched Smart Sys Care scans your files and registry entries, however, this check always ends alike – the programs states that even new machines have serious troubles and errors that are needed to be fixed immediately. People who wouldn’t like to risk their systems’ health may take the bait and buy the full version of the application, which changes nothing, though it has been stated that it would fix everything. Considering everything stated above, it’s a good decision to remove Smart Sys Care once and for all. read more

How to remove MixBuilder from Mac

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What is MixBuilder?

MixBuilder is a potentially unwanted program that comes to users’ computers bundled with freeware/shareware programs. It is noteworthy that MixBuilder is primarily oriented on Mac users. Following infiltration, it starts making changes to system configuration to prevents itself from being removed. The malware also affects browsers which can cause a change in the default search engine or a sudden increase in advertising that will pop up on each page a user visits. Of course, all this cannot but cause concern which is why you need to solve this problem as soon as possible. In this article, you will find easy ways to remove MixBuilder PUP from Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. read more

How to remove Quick Mac Care (Mac)

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What is Quick Mac Care?

Quick Mac Care is a deceptive application for Mac computers. The program is supposed to increase the performance of your device as well as protect it from malware. Of course, none of it’s true. Some users install it of their own free will trusting advertising, but in most cases, the app may end up on a device without any notice – bundled with other installed free software. After penetration, Quick Mac Care starts performing the scan procedure which ultimately displays numerous system errors. In fact, all this is cheating. That way unscrupulous developers try to pull money from unsuspecting users since you’re offered to purchase the license key in order to fix all detected errors. You need to remove Quick Mac Care from Mac because it does not bring anything but annoying pop-up windows and fake warnings. There is no need to spend money on useless programs like this! read more

How to remove Qbit Mac Cleaner from Mac

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What is Qbit Mac Cleaner?

Qbit Mac Cleaner is a fake system optimizer designed for MacOS computers. Some users install it of their own free will trusting advertising, but in most cases, the app may end up on a device without any notice – bundled with other installed free software. Once installed, Qbit Mac Cleaner simulates a full system scan and bombards the computer screen with misleading warnings that report numerous errors and vulnerabilities found. However, all this activity is being done in order to convince trusting users to acquire the key for the licensed version of this program. Furthermore, it will display occasionally pop-ups and other ads in Safari, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, promoting Qbit Mac Cleaner. You need to remove Qbit Mac Cleaner from Mac because it does not bring anything but annoying pop-up windows and fake warnings. There is no need to spend money on useless programs like this! read more

How to uninstall Chromium from Mac and Windows

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Chromium browser is a threat that uses its resemblance to Google Chrome to trick people. Chromium takes after the interface as well as as settings of genuine Chrome installed on your computer - all this is done for user to mistake the fake browser for Google Chrome. Though there are mixed reviews on the product on the web, mostly users who tried out the browser advise to remove Chromium.

How to remove Smart Mac Booster

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What is Smart Mac Booster?

Smart Mac Booster is a rogue application which is promoted as a system optimizer for Mac computers. This program just imitates its activity displaying issues causing slowness of the system. All this is done to trick users into buying the paid version of Smart Mac Booster app. But, once you purchase it, Smart Mac Booster stops showing its warnings to make an impression that it fixed all system issues. Also, this PUP may cause other problems including intrusive pop-up ads and constant redirects in your browser. You may follow this guide to remove Smart Mac Booster (PUP) from Mac computers and browsers: Safari, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. read more

How to remove Boost My Mac

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What is Boost My Mac?

Boost My Mac is a potentially unwanted program presented as legitimate tool claiming to enhance the performance of Mac. After scanning, it displays bogus scan results in order to generate revenue from users who are forced to buy the full version of Boost My Mac app. Clearly, once you purchase it, Boost My Mac stops showing its warnings to make an impression that it fixed all system issues. Also, this PUP may cause other problems including intrusive pop-up ads and constant redirects in your browser. While it’s not dangerous, this activity still greatly interferes with users’ browsing experience. You may follow this guide to remove Boost My Mac (PUP) from Mac computers and browsers: Safari, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. read more