Information:

PCoptimizer 2010 is a fake security program that enters computers via Trojans in order to rip their users off. It's a predeecedor of Privacy Guard 2010 rogye antispyware program. PCoptimizer 2010 pretends to check and clean your computer from viruses and fix all existing system errors. However, it's just the first impression of what PCoptimizer 2010 does. In reality it is completely useless program that is not able to detect or remove any infections.

PCoptimizer 2010 will report that your system contains some system errors and virus infections. In order to fix that the program preten running system scan and once it finishes, it states that some of the problems have been fixed. However, for cleaning all viruses PCoptimizer 2010 will ask you to pay for its license. Do not fall for this scam as it will only take your money away.
Here are some warning messages that you may receive by the time PCoptimizer 2010 is running your computer:

Warning!
Security alert
Name: taskmgr.exe
Location: C:WINDOWSSystem32
Attempt to modify register key entries is detected. Register entries analysis is recommended.
Deny or Enable Protection.

Warning!
Security alert
Name: taskmgr.exe
Location: C:WINDOWSSystem32
Potentially harmful script execution is detected. It is strongly recommended to run total System scanning.
Deny or Enable Protection.

Do not take them for granted. The purpose of such alerts are only to scare you and make you purchase PCoptimizer 2010. Notice that no matter where you click after these alerts or scan results by PCoptimizer 2010 are diplayed it will take you to the screen offering you to purchase a full version of PCoptimizer 2010. It is definitely a scamcreated by computer hackers.

Make sure to remove PCoptimizer 2010 instead of paying ofr it. In case you have already made a payment, immediatelly contact your credit card company and dispute the charges.

PCoptimizer 2010 properties:

Connects itself to the internet.
Hides from the user.
Stays resident in background.

Kill processes:
PCoptimizer2010.exe

Remove these PCoptimizer 2010 Registry Entries:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\PC
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\PC\PCoptimizer 2010
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Protect"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Protection

Remove these PCoptimizer 2010 files:
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\PCoptimizer 2010.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\PCoptimizer 2010\
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\PCoptimizer 2010\PCoptimizer 2010.lnk
c:\Program Files\PC\
c:\Program Files\PC\PCoptimizer 2010\
c:\Program Files\PC\PCoptimizer 2010\1.ico
c:\Program Files\PC\PCoptimizer 2010\PCoptimizer2010.exe
c:\WINDOWS\Tasks\At1.job

 

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