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How to remove System Booster?

December 10th, 2008

What is System Booster?

System Booster (a.k.a System Booster 2009) is a rogue performance optimizer – a fake optimizer, which enters the system by using the Zlob trojan, or by way of manual download. This parasite tries to trick the user into purchasing it’s "licensed version" by providing him with disinformation pertaining to the state of his system.

Once inside and active, System Booster will flood the user with popups and fake system notifications, supposedly to inform him that the system’s performance is terrible, and thus needs a boost from System Booster. While pretty much any system could use a performance boost, System Booster is in no way the program to provide it. The trick, of course, is that System Booster costs quite a bit of money.

According to SystemBooster2009.com, the home of this parasite, System Booster deletes corrupt files and remover system errors, thus enhancing the efficiency of the system. Other than that, there is no useful information to be found whatsoever: even the payment system doesn’t appear to be functioning properly. You won’t find any contact details anywhere on the website.

System Booster is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block it’s homepage using your HOSTS file.


System Booster is Extremely dangerous

arrow System Booster is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow System Booster may spread via Trojans
arrow System Booster may display fake security messages
arrow System Booster may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow System Booster may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow System Booster violates your privacy and compromises your security
Download Spyware Doctor
for System Booster detection

Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like System Booster and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.



Manual System Booster removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove System Booster, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using Spyware Doctor or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Stop these System Booster processes:
Disable these System Booster DLL files::
Remove these System Booster Registry Entries:
Remove these System Booster files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other System Booster infected files and get help in System Booster removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing System Booster and similar threats.

System Booster is classified as Rogue Anti-Spyware. After infecting a user’s system, it proceeds to scare its victim into buying the “product” by displaying fake security messages, stating that your computer is infected with spyware and only System Booster can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads System Booster trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, System Booster offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, System Booster does not only fix the errors, but it also takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.

Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as System Booster, may offer users to buy it after the victim clicks on a banner or a pop-up while surfing the internet. Usually, a Trojan is installed to a victim’s computer after clicking on the advertisement. It then proceeds to download or even install System Booster, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as System Booster, is nearly impossible to remove manually.


How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Rogue Anti-Spyware such as System Booster?

Numerous undesirable and annoying pop-ups: A typical Rogue Anti-Spyware parasite keeps track of your internet browsing habits, sending your browsing history data to remote servers, owned by third party companies that use this information to advertise their products via numerous pop-ups, toolbars, hijacked homepages and spam letters. All these undesirable advertising methods are used on the victims of Rogue Anti-Spyware.
Changed or new icons: Sometimes, Rogue Anti-Spyware installs unwanted software to a victim’s PC without user’s knowledge and consent. This may lead to slower PC performance and stability, as well as more unwanted programs you can't remove.

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