SafePCKit - How to remove

SafePCKit is a rogue system optimizer, operated by Stealth Kit LLC, an US-based software marketing company. To be more specific, it is known as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) which is secretly installed into operating systems. For reference, we are indicating that SafePCKit program is similar to suspicious tools like SlimCleaner and Advanced Mac Cleaner. There ar three versions of this tool that users can get. To start off, they are offered to install a free-trial version. It is supposed to help users decide whether this specific tool works for them.

Do not waste $30 on a suspicious program like SafePCKit

People are recommended to choose from two membership plans after their free trials end. The first one is the “Standard Version”, costing $29.97. However, people are offered an even pricier alternative for $43.94. This is for the “Professional Version”. Both of these versions are promised to optimize computer peformance and solve crashes and blue screens.

According to our research, some legitimate security tools detect SafePCKit as a potentially unwanted program. This type of software is not dangerous and should not cause damage to operating systems. However, their creators are using shady advertising techniques in order to push the premium versions to computer owners. When users install the free version, they will be mislead by many false positives (http://oemhub.bitdefender.com/importance-of-false-positives-for-antimalware-engine-quality). Long story short, SafePCKit rogue system optimizer will claim that your OS has been compromised by numerous cyber threats.

We also found out that SafePCKit can act as a spyware and access potentially sensitive information from local browsers. This could include your banking account details, logins, names and other confidential data (https://www.veracode.com/security/spyware). In addition to this disturbing discovery, we figured out that the tool is evasive and contacts malicious hosts.

Among many other features, one was especially intrusive and disturbing. We are referring to the ability to retrieve keyboard strokes. This means that the SafePCKit could act as key-logger and steal your information (https://www.pcworld.com/article/3199020/security/keyloggers-what-you-need-to-know-about-this-hidden-threat.html). For instance, the key-logger could save the keys you press when entering email or online banking accounts.

We have discussed many similar potentially unwanted programs. This includes rogue security software like Master PC Cleaner or Tweakerbit Registry Optimizer. None of them should be considered as highly-appreciated programs. If you do download their free versions, they will show great amounts of false positives. Many of the indicated viruses will actually be nonexistent in your operating system. We doubt that these tools can redeem themselves if you purchase their premium versions. In fact, a better decision would be purchase a more fit tool for protection and cleaning.

To make malware-removal easier, we always include explicit guidelines for elimination. At the end of this article, you will find instructions on how the suspicious SafePCKit unwanted tool should be removed from Control Panel. However, if you find this option too difficult, we have an alternative solution. Simply run a scan with Spyhunter and these tools will find all malware parasites, currently causing inconveniences in your operating system. Use them regularly to keep computers running smoothly.

How do potentially unwanted programs like SafePCKit optimizer enter devices?

PUPs like SafePCKit can enter your computer with other freeware tools. While you are installing a different type of program, make sure that it would not receive the permission to activate additional programs. This could mean that your device is going to be compromised with unwanted toolbar, browser extensions and rogue system optimizers.

To avoid this, we recommend choosing advanced/custom modes for Setup Wizards. Then, read EULA and Privacy Policy documents. They might inform you of conditions that you had no idea about. For instance, a tool you selected might be opting to install more tools, display third-party ads or constantly track your online activities.

How to remove SafePCKit using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like SafePCKit 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 SafePCKit . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make SafePCKit  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.

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