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CyboScan PC Optimizer

Posted: March 27, 2017

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 1/10
Infected PCs: 33
First Seen: March 27, 2017
Last Seen: May 12, 2019
OS(es) Affected: Windows


The CyboScan PC Optimizer is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) which, once installed, may promise to optimize the computer's performance by fixing various Registry settings, optimizing the Windows Registry, cleaning junk files, and performing other operations that will improve the overall performance of Windows. However, what the free version of the CyboScan PC Optimizer can do is scan the computer and generate a report of recommended fixes and optimizations. The trial variant of the CyboScan PC Optimizer can't fix any issues for free and, instead, it may remind users to buy the full version of the product constantly if they wish to take full advantage of its features.

Users who don't opt to buy the full version of the CyboScan PC Optimizer immediately may continue seeing reminders and warnings that their computers are underperforming, and they can solve the issue by paying for a full license that will allow the CyboScan PC Optimizer to apply the necessary fixes and optimizations. Another program that is identical to the CyboScan PC Optimizer is MYSOFTSCANS PC CLEANER. It features the same interface and website, and the only difference is the name of the application. It is not uncommon for low-quality products like these to be distributed under different names to fool users into thinking that they are dealing with a different application.

Although the CyboScan PC Optimizer is able to apply fixes when the full version is purchased, doing this may not be a good idea since the CyboScan PC Optimizer doesn't offer anything that free tools can't offer as well. There are many PC optimization utilities that are more popular and have a better reputation than the CyboScan PC Optimizer, and the best part is that they will not harass you to convince you to pay for a full license.

If you have the CyboScan PC Optimizer installed and running, then it is likely that you are searching for the means to remove it from your computer. Dealing with PUPs does not always require the use of an anti-malware software suite, but it is recommended to use a tool of this sort if you want to be certain that all of the CyboScan PC Optimizer's files have been removed successfully.

Technical Details

Registry Modifications

The following newly produced Registry Values are:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\[APPLICATION]\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall..{Uninstaller}{E55FEFEA-F506-47DC-A76E-9F7668D6E5C9}

Additional Information

The following directories were created:
%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Cyboscan PC Optimizer%PROGRAMFILES%\Cyboscan\Cyboscan PC Optimizer%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Cyboscan\Cyboscan PC Optimizer
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