How to remove Your Optimizer (Removal Guide)
Your Optimizer by Elektro Kod (or other publisher) is a driver updating program for the Windows operating system that claims to optimize your computer by repairing damage registry entries and removing junk files.
The program is often distributed by alleged third-parties who possibly utilize deceptive and misleading advertisements. Some advertisements that promote this program will claim that the program is a “Flash Player update” that is required or recommended. Alleged third-party Your Optimizer advertisements are commonly found on media related websites such as video streaming websites and torrenting websites, as well as others. The program may also be offered as a bundle or custom install alongside third-party programs including adware, potentially unwanted programs, and malware.
This program was introduced to our machine through a series of very misleading advertisements. The initial advertisement claimed to be a “Watch Now” button on a streaming video. When the button was clicked a new page opened which then claimed a flash player update was recommended. The webpage then promoted the your_optimizer_setup.exe file to download on our machine.
Some advertisements may confuse internet users by claiming that the program is free. However, the program is only free to download. A user must register and pay semi-annually for the program to actually use it.
When this program was installed via an alleged third-party software bundler various threats were introduced to the test machine which were detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software including the file used to execute the installation which is shown as the first file detected in the image above.
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Details
| Name(s) | Your Optimizer, YourOptimizer, Your Optimizer virus *This program is not a computer virus |
| Publisher | Elektro Kod (or other publisher) |
| Publisher Description | N/A |
| Third-Party Symptoms | Advertisements in the web browser Redirects to sponsored webpages Decreased internet speed and performance Decreased computer functionality and performance Bundles with malware and other potentially unwanted programs |
| Third-Party Detection Categories | Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) |
| Third-Party Detection & Removal Tool | Click Here To Download Malware Removal Tool (Malwarebytes) |
Your Optimizer Removal Guide
This Your Optimizer removal guide includes steps to completely remove Your Optimizer, viruses, malware, and other threats from your computer.
- Scan your computer with Malwarebytes
- Scan your computer with HitmanPro
- Uninstall Your Optimizer and unwanted programs
- Remove Your Optimizer and unwanted browser add-ons
- Cleanup and repair settings with CCleaner
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1. Scan your computer with Malwarebytes
The first step to remove this program is to download and install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software in order to perform a full system scan for malicious files.
1. Download and Install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software.
2. Open Malwarebytes and click the Scan Now button or go to the Scan tab and click the Start Scan button.
3. When the Malwarebytes scan is complete click the Remove Selected button.
4. To finish the Malwarebytes scan and remove detected threats click the Finish button and restart your computer if promoted to do so.
2. Scan your computer with HitmanPro
The second step to remove this program is to download and install a second opinion scanner called HitmanPro by Surfright in order to perform a full system scan for malicious files.
1. Download and Install HitmanPro by Surfright.
2. Open HitmanPro and click Next to start scanning your computer. *If you are using the free version you may chose to create a copy or perform a one-time scan.
3. When the HitmanPro scan is complete click the Next button.
4. To activate the free version of HitmanPro: enter your email address twice and click the Activate button.
5. Click the Reboot button.
3. Uninstall Your Optimizer and unwanted programs
The third step to remove this program is to uninstall Your Optimizer and other unwanted programs in Windows Control Panel.
1. Open Windows Start Menu and go to the Control Panel.
2. In the Programs section click Uninstall a program. In earlier versions of Windows this is listed as “Add and remove programs.”
3. Search for Your Optimizer in the list and double click it.
4. Once you have uninstalled Your Optimizer search for other unwanted programs that may be installed on your computer and uninstall them as well.
4. Remove Your Optimizer and unwanted browser add-ons
The fourth step to remove this program is to remove unwanted browser add-ons and extensions from Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, and Apple Safari.
Google Chrome
1. Click the Customize and control Google Chrome icon and go to More tools > Extensions.
2. Search for the unwanted extension in the list and click the trashcan icon.
Mozilla Firefox
1. Open the Menu and click Add-ons.
2. Search for the unwanted add-on and click Remove.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
1. Go to Tools (Alt+X) and click Manage add-ons.
2. Search for the unwanted add-on in the list, select it with your mouse, and click Remove.
Apple Safari
1. Go to Safari > Preferences > Extensions.
2. Search for the unwanted extension in the list and click the Uninstall button.
5. Cleanup and repair settings with CCleaner
The fifth step to remove this program is to download and install CCleaner by Piriform in order to delete leftover junk files, tracking cookies, registry entries, unwanted start-up tasks, and more.
1. Download and Install CCleaner by Piriform.
2. Open CCleaner and go to the main Cleaner screen. Click the Analyze button. When the process is complete, click the Run Cleaner button on the bottom right of the program interface.
3. Go to Tools > Startup and search for suspicious entries in each tab starting from Windows all the way to Content Menu. If you find anything suspicious click it and click the Delete button to remove it.
4. Go to the Registry window and click the Scan for Issues button. When the scan is complete click the Fix selected issues… button and click Fix All Selected Issues.
