SPC Optimizer - How to remove

SPC Optimizer is advertised as one of those life-saving security tools that users are going to instantly grow to adore. Its services include the regular optimization of browsers by cleaning search histories and cookies. Also, it is going to sort out your files and find unnecessary applications that are merely filling up space. From the latter action, computer devices are said to be reborn and their performance is noticeably improved. Furthermore, if users are suffering from extremely sluggishly rebooting systems, then SPC Optimizer is going to find an appropriate solution as well. As good as all of these features sound, we are not persuaded to believe mere statements. Security researchers have discovered that this security tool is quite rogue and belongs to the class called potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). After running security scans, SPC Optimizer is noticed to announce fabricated issues in order to get users to purchase the full version of this utility.

About SPC Optimizer

At first, SPC Optimizer strikes as an eligible candidate to rely on. However, its intentions are far from being focused on users’ interests. Shady goals are always going to be a priority for such programs. If you have unwillingly joined the members’ club of this tool, then you will instantly find SPC Optimizer bizarre. You can be startled by its presence once it automatically runs every time your device is launched. Then, it will initiate a scan. In some cases, this application can execute its duties somewhat satisfactory, but most of the time, it is going to be suggesting that your system is battling some severe infections. The only method to get rid of these threats is, of course, to purchase the full version of this security tool. Such payment should never reach the creators of SPC Optimizer. In addition to the already enumerated features, it is presumable that this tool can eliminate executables that your system needs. Then various setbacks can occur and you won’t be able to distinguish the reason for it.

Distribution Methods of SPC Optimizer

SPC Optimizer has an official homepage. In this domain, creators are offering a direct method to download this free and questionable application. However, since this program has supplemented the growing family of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), it is quite clear that a more secretive method for distribution is put in motion too. A technique called “bundling” is very frequently responsible for the fact that users get infected with parasites or PUPs. However, this is partly users’ fault as well. During installation processes of free programs, they should not quickly breeze through all of the steps. An advanced/custom mode should be selected: it will provide more chances for the users to obviate additional content.

Spyhunter or Malwarebytes are experienced security tools that will detect SPC Optimizer PUP and remove it from your device. This is the best option once you become infected with malware. Guidelines to reach a similar objective can be found below.

Manual removal of SPC Optimizer

How to remove SPC Optimizer using Windows Control Panel

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

How to remove SPC Optimizer from macOS

Delete SPC Optimizer from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the SPC Optimizer app.
5. Select it and right-click it (or hold the Ctrl and click the left mouse button).
6. In the dropdown, click Move to Bin/Trash. You might be asked to provide your login password.

TopRemove malicious extensions from Internet Explorer

• Press on the Gear icon→Manage Add-ons.
  
• Go through Toolbars and extensions. Remove everything related to SPC Optimizer and items you do not know that are made not by Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Oracle or Adobe.
  
• Close the Options.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to SPC Optimizer, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Press on the Gear icon->Internet Options.
  
• Choose the Advanced tab and click on the Reset button.
  
• Select a “Delete personal settings” checkbox and click on the Reset button.
  
• Click on the Close button on the confirmation box, then close your browser.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving SPC Optimizer from Chrome

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Google Chrome window. Select “Settings”.
  
• Click “Extensions” on the left menu bar.
• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to SPC Optimizer. Click on the trash bin icon next to SPC Optimizer or other add-ons you want to remove.
  
• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.
  
• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.
  
• Restart Chrome.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to SPC Optimizer, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
  
• Scroll to the end of the page and click on the Reset settings button.
  
• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving SPC Optimizer from Firefox

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla window and select the “Add-ons” icon (or press Ctrl+Shift+A on your keyboard).
  
• Go through Extensions and Addons list, remove everything SPC Optimizer related and items you do not recognise. If you do not know the extension and it is not made by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe then you probably do not need it.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to SPC Optimizer, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla Firefox window. Click on the Help button.
  
• Choose Troubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

How to remove SPC Optimizer from Microsoft Edge:Top

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Microsoft Edge window. Select “Extensions”.

• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to SPC Optimizer. Click on the "Remove" icon next to SPC Optimizer or other add-ons you want to remove.

• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.

• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.

• Restart Microsoft Edge.

TopRemoving SPC Optimizer from Safari (Mac OS X)

• Click on the Safari menu.
• Choose Preferences.
  
• Click on the Extensions Tab.
• Click on the Uninstall button near the SPC Optimizer. Remove all other unknown or suspicious entries too. If you are not sure whether you need the extension or not, you can simply uncheck the Enable check-box to disable the extension temporarily.
  
• Restart Safari.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to SPC Optimizer, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Reset Safari.
  
• Select which options you want to reset (usually all of them come preselected) and click on the Reset button.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.