SmartPCFixer Malware - How to remove

SmartPCFixer is a fake PC optimizer. It offers to make your computer run better. unfortunately, SmartPCFixer potentially causes harm and should be avoided. It misleads its users about the state of their PC. It tries to scare users into thinking that their computer is in danger. SmartPCFixer should not be used and if you have it on your PC, it’s best to delete it.

About SmartPCFixer:

Threat type	Potentially unwanted program, adware.
Problems with SmartPCFixer	It presents harmless items as big problems, it tries to scare its users into thinking that their computer is in danger.
How to avoid fake optimizers	Install the latest updates and protect your PC with antivirus programs, follow the advice of Microsoft and use the free optimization tools that are already available.
How to remove SmartPCFixer	Uninstall it manually, use antivirus programs (Spyhunter, others) to remove it and other malware.

Problems with SmartPCFixer

Even though SmartPCFixer is old, it appears to still be downloaded from time to time. It can be downloaded from Smartpcfixer.com, as well as from various free software download sites.

This is a problem because SmartPCFixer is harmful and should not be used. It’s blocked by some browsers and detected by antivirus programs. It’s flagged as Deceptor, Malware, Unsafe, Unwanted, Riskware, Adware, Misleading: Virustotal.com.

SmartPCFixer gets detected as malicious because it is a fake optimizer. It scans your computer, detects a bunch of harmless items, then implies that they pose a danger to your computer. It uses bright red warning text to imply that your computer needs to be fixed – and that SmartPCFixer’s paid version will fix it.

Actually, it’s even worse. SmartPCFixer promises to fix errors and improve the performance of your computer. It says it’ll “clean” your registry and defragment your drive, as well as optimize system settings. Here’s the problem with these features:

• The registry does not need to be “cleaned”. It may or may not have an effect on your PC’s performance, but one wrong change can cause real problems for your computer.
  Only make changes to your registry if you have a reason for it, for instance, if you have to change a setting for which there is no graphical user interface.
• There’s no need for SmartPCFixer to defragment your drives because Windows already does it.
• When PC optimizers say they’ll change your system settings, they usually just turn off various visual effects. This is negligible for performance, but it can negatively affect your workflow.

This means that SmartPCFixer won’t improve your PC, in fact, it can actually break things. It should really be avoided.

How to avoid browser hijackers

It’s pretty easy to avoid SmartPCFixer – it gets flagged by antivirus programs and some web browsers. If your system didn’t warn you about the danger posed by this optimizer, then you need to improve your cyber security:

• Make sure that your Windows is updated. If you use Windows 7, it’s important to switch to Windows 10.
• Use a good antivirus program. If you visit unsafe websites, then consider blocking ads.
• Follow Microsoft’s advice for protecting your computer (Support.microsoft.com).
• Look up the reputation of the programs that you’re about to install. For instance, SmartPCFixer is by LionSea, the same company that also made DriverTuner and BoostSpeed.

As for improving the performance of your PC, Microsoft offers advice and a bunch of free tools. It’s really simple to manage your computer and it doesn’t take much time, since you only need to do it occasionally.

How to remove SmartPCFixer

You could uninstall SmartPCFixer manually. But it’s recommended to also check your computer with an antivirus program, such as Spyhunter. It’ll help you make sure that SmartPCFixer left no files behind and it’ll show you if any other potentially unwanted or dangerous programs are installed.

Freeware download sites sometimes bundle adware and other unwanted software, so if you downloaded SmartPCFixer from any of those sites, then something like PremierOpinion may also have been installed.

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How to remove SmartPCFixer Malware using Windows Control Panel

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