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  • How to remove PC Accelerate Pro (Removal Guide)

    PC Accelerate Pro is a potentially unwanted program, or PUP, that promotes itself as a Windows system optimization and registry cleaning program. Though I am not personally a fan of registry cleaners and optimization programs for many reasons, these types of programs are not considered malware or badware. My main problem with PC Accelerate Pro is that it bundles a Rogue.Tech-Support program called InstantSupport. InstantSupport displays alerts that are designed to scare you into thinking that there is a problem with your computer so you call a remote tech support number.

    How to remove PC Accelerate Pro (Removal Guide)

    • Tue, 03 May 2016 15:19:21 EDT
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    PC Accelerate Pro is a potentially unwanted program, or PUP, that promotes itself as a Windows system optimization and registry cleaning program. Though I am not personally a fan of registry cleaners and optimization programs for many reasons, these types of programs are not considered malware or badware. My main problem with PC Accelerate Pro is that it bundles a Rogue.Tech-Support program called InstantSupport. InstantSupport displays alerts that are designed to scare you into thinking that there is a problem with your computer so you call a remote tech support number.
    How did PC Accelerate Pro get on my computer?

    It is important to note that PC Accelerate Pro is is installed by free programs that you download from the Internet, which did not adequately disclose that other software would be installed along with it. Therefore, it is important that you pay close attention to license agreements and installation screens when installing anything off of the Internet. If an installation screen offers you Custom or Advanced installation options, it is a good idea to select these as they will typically disclose what other 3rd party software will also be installed. Furthermore, If the license agreement or installation screens state that they are going to install a toolbar or other unwanted adware, it is advised that you immediately cancel the install and not use the free software.
    In my opinion, the tactics used by PC Accelerate Pro to convince you to register their product and to have you call a remote support number do not paint a good picture of this program. Due to this we recommend that you use this guide to remove PC Backup Wizard and any other related software from your computer.
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    View Associated PC Accelerate Pro Files C:\Program Files (x86)\PCAPDownloader\C:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\C:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\1.txtC:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\ap.icoC:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\BrowserUtils.dllC:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\dataC:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\driverhelper.dllC:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\driverhelper64.dllC:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\DriverInstallTool.exeC:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\DriverInstallToolx64.exeC:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\helper.exeC:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\ISSetup.exeC:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\languages\C:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\languages\english.lngC:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\languages\russian.lngC:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\libav.dllC:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\libeay32.dllC:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\libssl32.dllC:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\libunrar.dllC:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\libunrar_iface.dllC:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\msvcp110.dllC:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\msvcr110.dllC:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\PCAcceleratePro.exeC:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\PCAccelerateProAS.exeC:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\PCAccelerateProUpdater.exeC:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\RPCAcceleratePro.exeC:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\Scanner.dllC:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\uninstall.exeC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\PCAcceleratePro\C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\PCAcceleratePro\PCAcceleratePro.lnkC:\ProgramData\PCAcceleratePro\C:\ProgramData\PCAcc eleratePro\database\C:\ProgramData\PCAcceleratePro\database\bytecode.cvdC:\ProgramData\PCAccelerateP ro\database\daily.cvdC:\ProgramData\PCAcceleratePro\database\main.cvdC:\ProgramData\PCAcceleratePro\ database\mirrors.datC:\ProgramData\PCAcceleratePro\dwsm.dat\C:\ProgramData\PCAcceleratePro\PCAcceler ateProUpdater.confC:\ProgramData\PCAcceleratePro\RPCAcceleratePro.confC:\ProgramData\PCAcceleratePro \RPCAcceleratePro.pidC:\ProgramData\PCAcceleratePro\RPCAcceleratePro.tmC:\ProgramData\PCAcceleratePr o\wsm.dat%AppData%\PCAcceleratePro\%AppData%\PCAcceleratePro\PCAcceleratePro.cfgC:\Users\Public\Desk top\PCAcceleratePro.lnkFile Location Notes:
    %AppData% refers to the current users Application Data folder. By default, this is C:\Documents and Settings\\Application Data for Windows 2000/XP. For Windows Vista and Windows 7 it is C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming.



    View Associated PC Accelerate Pro Registry Information HKCU\Software\ACPTabHKCU\Software\ACPTab\hb 1HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION\PCAcceleratePro.exe 8888HKCU\Software\PCAccelerateProHKCU\Software\PCAcceleratePro\ServiceHeartBeat 201605121419HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\PCAcceleratePro "C:\Program Files (x86)\PCAcceleratePro\PCAcceleratePro.exe" -startupHKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PCAccelerateProHKLM\SOFT WARE\Wow6432Node\PCAcceleratePro







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