RegServo Registry Cleaner - How to remove

RegServo is a registry cleaner for PCs. It promises to fix errors and optimize the computer. But it ends up scaring users unnecessarily by detecting and flagging harmless items.

RegServo is not harmful or dangerous, but it’s definitely unhelpful and can cause some problems. It’s best to avoid RegServo and other registry cleaners. If you already have one on your computer, it’s advisable to delete it.

About RegServo:

Threat type	Potentially unwanted program, scareware.
Problems with registry cleaners	They can cause unexpected problems by changing the wrong settings.
Other problems with RegServo	It causes unnecessary stress by presenting harmless items as “issues” that can cause problems.
How to delete RegServo	Uninstall the program manually, use antivirus tools (Spyhunter, others) to find and remove malware.

Problems with RegServo

RegServo is a registry cleaner

RegServo is a Windows program that offers to “fix your PC errors easily”.

As its name implies, RegServo is a registry cleaner. The registry is a sort of database in Windows computers. It is used by Windows and by third-party programs to store various settings. You can do a lot of cool things by changing your Registry, you can customize your Windows experience in helpful ways (The 10 Best Registry Hacks for Windows 10).

In general, registry cleaners are considered to be junkware. Microsoft does not recommend them (Microsoft support policy for the use of registry cleaning utilities). As you can imagine, making the wrong change to the registry can really mess things up. This is why registry cleaners are viewed with suspicion – they promise to resolve errors, but they’re also likely to introduce some. No single program can know how other programs use your registry. If they make too many changes, they can break things.

Aware of the poor reputation of registry cleaning software, RegServo promises that it’s better than the other registry cleaners out there. But despite that, antivirus scanners flag RegServo’s installer as Adware, FileRepMetagen, PUP (potentially unwanted program), and Riskware. Here are the scan results: Virustotal.com.

It scares users unnecessarily

Once RegServo is installed on a computer, it performs a scan and then displays scan results. It might detect hundreds of items and mark them as issues.

The problem here is that RegServo flags as “Issues” all sorts of harmless items: registry entries that might be unused but aren’t doing any harm. This can cause the users of RegServo to feel like, if they don’t “Fix Issues”, their computer might be in trouble. Some other programs that can be described as scareware include Simple Malware Protector, SpeedFixTool.

But unnecessary and unused registry entries are usually harmless. If you do experience Windows errors, you can troubleshoot and solve them with tools provided by Microsoft (Troubleshoot blue screen errors).

Besides, RegServo appears to be a very old program. It might cause problems accidentally, simply because it lacks knowledge of new features.

In addition, RegServo and programs like it often insist on running regularly, such as every time you turn on your PC. As a result, these programs can slow down your computer.

How to remove RegServo

You can uninstall RegServo like any other program – remove it from your Control Panel as described below, or use your Settings app to open Apps and features and click on RegServo to uninstall it.

But to make sure that all malware is gone, it might help to scan your computer with an antivirus program, such as Spyhunter. After all, if RegServo installs on a hidden folder, it might leave files behind.

It’s best to avoid using registry cleaners on your PC. If you think that it is needed, I would honestly recommend a PC reset (Reset your PC). This is a guaranteed way to give your computer a fresh start, although you will have to reinstall your programs and change your settings.

Automatic Malware removal tools

How to remove RegServo Registry Cleaner using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like RegServo Registry Cleaner install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.

• Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to RegServo Registry Cleaner . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make RegServo Registry Cleaner easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes.
• In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection.