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"Junk Malware - Thanks for installing it, Cnet"
Version: PC Optimizer Pro 6.2.4.5
Pros
None - at best this is crapware that is intentionally difficult to remove.
Cons
I use cnet downloads because I believed I could trust them to not infect my computer with anything more aggressive than a crappy toolbar. Not the case. Cne just installed this malware onto my new laptop. Thanks a bunch, Cnet. Tend your house.
Summary
In summary, I question the judgement or general awareness of Cnet after they infected my computer with this crapware. I am seeking out an alternative source/vetting process for software downloads and I recommend you do the same.
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"Fraudulent software!"
Version: PC Optimizer Pro 6.2.4.5
Pros
None. This is only good for maybe a malware research lab that needs a sample
Cons
This is a piece of malware known as a rouge (Troj:Rouge.Fraud). This software tricks you into buying it even though its fake. These can be very hard to remove and very annoying
Summary
Avoid it. Like I said, its a fraudulent piece of software.
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"Fraudulent Guarantee"
Version: PC Optimizer Pro 6.2.4.5
Pros
None-they do not stand by their guarantee.
Cons
These guys offer a 60 day money back guarantee that they do not honor. I cancelled the same day I purchased because of all the programs this application adds to your computer. I have sent several emails with no luck thus far. Buyer beware.
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"not good .bad"
Version: PC Optimizer Pro 6.2.4.5
Pros
zero zero
Cons
not good. zero
Summary
failed. want refund
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"DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT IT"
Version: PC Optimizer Pro 6.2.4.5
Pros
NONE unless you enjoy trying to remove malware. Spent an hour trying to get rid of it, even through the registry. But it showed up again without the uninstall.exe.
Cons
MAlware. Does nothing but irritate you. Does not work. Does not do anything it promises.
Summary
CNET needs to remove this software from its website, unless they feel it is OK to infect computers.
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"Absolutely terrible and FAKE."
Version: PC Optimizer Pro 6.2.4.5
Pros
It's not even humanely possible to find any pros to this garbage unless you're getting paid by it somehow or if you're working with it or somehow related to it.
Cons
Infects computer with Malware
Does the opposite of "Optimizing your computer"
IS NOT PRO AT ALL.
Slows down your computer freakishly
You can't uninstall it before it does damage to your computer because it's one of the programs with malware that attacks your computer immediately
Okay, just don't install it, it's a waste of money and time, and everything.Summary
What this junk does to your computer is the absolute of "OPTIMIZING" this crap just totally infects your computer with Malware and more specifically; it attacks your information (Ex. Credit card info, address, passwords, etc.) So basically it can see everything on your computer. In addition to it being able to see any persnal information it wants, it also slows down your computers horridly and just totally ruins it.
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"Stupid and fake."
Version: PC Optimizer Pro 6.2.4.5
Pros
None. This program is full of baloney.
Cons
This program is fake and the errors are fake. PC Optimzer Pro is also a Malware virus and can steal your info. It scares you to buy their fake product.
Summary
I've had PC Optimizer Pro before and I have deleted it... It kept saying I had a bunch of errors, but I knew it was fake. I scanned my computer and there was only 1 virus, PC Optimizer Pro. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM.
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"Avoid! Avoid!"
Version: PC Optimizer Pro 6.2.4.5
Pros
It is not impossible to remove it before it's done any harm.
Cons
A naive friend of mine found this programme was putting up a pop-up on starting Windows. No idea where it had come from. He paid the money, and got nothing in return. The maker now presumably has his debit card details.
Summary
You may be able to remove it using its own uninstall option. If not, you'll need a good malware remover like Malwarebytes.
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"PC Optimizer Pro is a Virus / Malware"
Version: PC Optimizer Pro 6.2.4.5
Pros
None. Don't do it.
Cons
Make believe PC Optimization Software
Summary
This program is promoted as a computer optimization tool, when in fact it is a virus. Load on your computer it makes changes that make other changes to your rig's OS, after running it, it make false suggestions and makes further changes thus doing the damage.
Microsoft's Security Encyclopedia;
http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/threat/encyclopedia/entry.aspx?Name=Program%3AWin32/PCOptimizerPro -
"Yeah, not buying the BS..."
Version: PC Optimizer Pro 6.2.4.5
Pros
It taught me never to install software without reading the reviews.
Cons
Slows everything down, told me I had problems on a brand new drive after only visiting three webpages - and I run No Script/Ad Blocker! Tells you, you have 40 or 50 problems each and every day, and makes you update the database each day as well. I smell a con job.
Also, it waits till you are on the PC for a while before it asks you to update the database, usually interrupting a game in mid battle. Then a little later it does the same to tell you that you have the same problems you did yesterday. And it took a download to find them again?Summary
This is software aimed at inexperienced users who might be fooled by this type of nonsense scare tactic. Don't bother with this for a second, you will be sorry you did.
I truly believe that the one positive review I read was by the publisher.
As Monty Python said; "Run away, run away!"
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