FixPCOptimizer

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 10 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 32
First Seen: February 5, 2016
Last Seen: April 23, 2020
OS(es) Affected: Windows

According to the Web page at Fixpcoptimizer.com, the FixPCOptimizer program is supposed to boost your PC by removing bad registry entries and clean your hard drive from unneeded files. The FixPCOptimizer program is promoted as a system optimizer that can improve your startup time, delete junk files and wipe data, but you may want to reconsider installing it. Security researchers reveal that the FixPCOptimizer program may use fake system error reports to encourage users to purchase it. PC users can use the trial version of FixPCOptimizer to scan their OS for problems and have the chgoice to pay $19,99 for the complete service that FixPCOptimizer provides. The FixPCOptimizer software is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) due to its behavior and the risk of damaging the Windows Registry of users.

Moreover, the FixPCOptimizer has a clone named WixPCOptimizer that is found at Wixpcoptimizer.com and has the functionality. It appears that the company behind FixPCOptimizer and WixPCOptimizer may be providing users with falsified reports to encourage them to spend money on repairs they do not need. The FixPCOptimizer may allow users to clean their browsing data, chat logs, and inactive shortcuts, but it might not be suited to cater advanced operations. WixPCOptimizer and FixPCOptimizer are very similar to the Koox System Optimizer and Optimizer Pro, which main goal is to generate revenue for their developers regardless of the condition your OS. You may want to take into consideration that the FixPCOptimizer may use system tools that are available in Windows to provide you with the tools you are promised. Needless to say, you may be welcomed to pay for tools you purchased with Windows and that is not fair. Consider making an investment into a reputable system optimizer and anti-malware utility that can keep your PC safe and fast.

SpyHunter Detects & Remove FixPCOptimizer

File System Details

FixPCOptimizer may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. Fixpcoptimizer.exe b51308c630048068c3d1fd3ff265ce6f 2
2. FixPCOptimizer.exe.lnk 5a5bc1f975d163bc429dd4b5d014466c 1
3. FixPCOptimizer.exe.lnk 7070a6ae57f350b1ce0fb0bacf5be609 1
4. FixPCOptimizer.exe.lnk e58753850230a7630190a15047d8e11a 1
5. C:\Program Files\WinPCOptimizer\Fixpcoptimizer.exe 4ea4d00caf84099186ef7d0ffbf210a4
6. Xceed.Wpf.Toolkit.dll
7. Fixpcoptimizer.exe
8. C:\Program Files\WinPCOptimizer\MsiExec.exe /I{A12BC961-A17E-4400-89E3-7939E082D827}

Registry Details

FixPCOptimizer may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
File name without path
FixPCOptimizer.exe.lnk
Regexp file mask
%WINDIR%\Fixpcoptimizer.exe
%WINDIR%\Fixpcoptimizer.exe.config
%WINDIR%\Fixpcoptimizer.pdb
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\Fixpcoptimizer_RASAPI32
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\Fixpcoptimizer_RASMANCS

URLs

FixPCOptimizer may call the following URLs:

www.FixPCOptimizer.com

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