How to Remove Web Optimizer Safely and Absolutely

My computer got infected with Web Optimizer. Is it a virus? It is annoying and I am really afraid. How can I remove it from my computer? No worries, Here in the post you can find the removal guide.

Description of Web Optimizer

Web Optimizer is a malware which can get into the computer without your notice. It is claims to help you prevent security issues and protect your browsers against malware. While in reality, this program only displays advertisements, coupons, web banners, pop-ups, and sponsor links on commercial and non-commercial websites.

Web Optimizer is promoted at web1optimizer.net. Web Optimizer is distributed by some free downloads, you should be very careful when installing a free program. In order to provide you with related ads, Web Optimizer will record your online activities like impressions, search terms, browsing history, browser settings.

It will also pop up some links to promote some malware and spyware, you should remove Web as soon as possible. It is recommended to use a reputable anti-malware program like Spyhunter to protect your system against Trojan horses, rogue anti-virus programs, browser hijackers, adware programs, and other malicious programs. 

Solutions to remove Web Optimizer 

In this post, there will be two solutions to remove Web Optimizer:

1. Remove Web Optimizer manually.

2. Remove Web Optimizer by using SpyHunter anti-malware.

Instructions to Get Rid of Web Optimizer

Method 1: Web Optimizer Manual Deletion

Step 1: Disable all startup items created by Web Optimizer

Click on Start button and select Run…

Type msconfig to start System Configuration Utility

At the tab of Startup, select possible startup items of Blasteroids, then press OK

Step 2: Remove files of Web Optimizer  like the pictures showed:

Step 3: Go to the Registry Editor and remove all the infection registry entries listed here:

(Steps: Hit Win+R keys and then type regedit in Run box to search)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main "Start Page" = "http://www.<random>.com/?type=hp&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search "CustomizeSearch" = "http://www.<random>.com/web/?type=ds&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>&q={searchTerms}"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search "SearchAssistant" = "http://www.<random>.com/web/?type=ds&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>&q={searchTerms}"

Step 4: All the infection associated files listed below need to be removed:

%CommonAppData%\<random>.exe
C:\Windows\Temp\<random>.exe
%temp%\<random>.exe
C:\Program Files\<random>

Method  2: Automatic Removal with SpyHunter

SpyHunter is a world-famous real-time malware protection and removal tool, which is designed to detect , remove and protect your PC from the latest malware attacks, such as Trojans, worms, rootkits, rogue viruses, browser hijacker, ransomware, adware, key-loggers, and so forth. To keep SpyHunter Anti-malware on your computer is an important way to protect your computer in a good condition. Please find the instruction as follow. 

Step 1: Press the following button to download SpyHunter.

Step 2: Save it into your computer and click on the Run choice to install it step by step.

Step 3: Click Finish then you can use it to scan your computer to find out potential threats by pressing Scan computer now!

Step 4: Tick Select all and then Remove to delete all threats.

Note: Manual removal is a complex task which demands a high computer skill. If you are not so professional on computer. Spyhunter can be your better choice, because it is capable of auto detecting and removing viruses.

Download SpyHunter to Remove Web Optimizer Now!