What is Smart PC Tweaker?
Smart PC Tweaker is a new questionable application that claims to "speed up your Windows PC"; however we are not convinced that this is your best choice out there. As a matter of fact, our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that this seems to be a rogue PC optimizer just like Wise System Mechanic and Swift PC Optimizer. Thus, we have labeled this application as a potentially unwanted program, or PUP. This usually means that such a program does not mean direct danger and there are no malicious traits found, but its operations can still be suspicious. For example, this PUP may enter your system along with malware infections, which could cause multiple system security threats. All in all, we think that it is best to remove Smart PC Tweaker from your computer if you would like to use a safe system. Please read on for more information so that you can defend your system against similar threats in the future.
Where does Smart PC Tweaker come from?
It is possible, although quite unlikely, that you installed this PUP knowingly by visiting its official website at smartpctweaker.com. In all fairness, this website looks totally fine and professional; practically almost identical to all other PUPs in this PC optimizer category. But, it does not make it any better or reliable, the fact that it has a legitimate and professional-looking website. In fact, this is why we emphasize the need for a proper web search before you download anything from the net. If you have an application name in mind already, one that you would like to install, you had better run a Google or any other search you can trust and see what you find. We bet that in this case, you would find a search results page filled with hits leading to malware researcher websites telling you to delete Smart PC Tweaker as a PUP.
However, you may also be able to install this software without noticing it. How is this possible? Well, imaging installing a software bundle and you rush the process by choosing quick installation and skipping each screen without reading them carefully. Do this ring the bell? Unfortunately, a lot of inexperienced users infect their computer this way. Most of the time people may not even realize that what they are installing is not a standalone application but a package. Such a bundle can pack several PUPs as well as malware infections like adware, Trojans, ransomware, browser hijackers, fake alerts, and more. This is why you always need to make sure that you are aware of the whole content before installing such a bundle. If you want to avoid downloading bundles, you need to stay away from shady file-sharing sites, clicking on unsafe third-party ads on suspicious websites, or make sure that your PC is not infected already. We suggest that you run a reliable online malware scanner after you delete Smart PC Tweaker.
How does Smart PC Tweaker work?
Our research shows that this questionable optimizer is indeed identical to Mac Tweaker. This PUP claims the usual that it can make your PC run faster; however, even Microsoft does not seem to believe in such fairy tales. All these PC optimizers in this category are considered a scam by most malware researchers because there is no proof that they can visibly make any change in performance that would benefit the user. Even if these programs tend to claim to boost your PC, removing hundreds of temporary files and unused registry entries will not make too much difference. In this case though, this PUP also claims that it removes malware as well, which we did not find proven in our tests as it did not even clean simple and basic malware infections. Such a rogue optimizer usually shows you hundreds of scan results listing system issues that need fixing. But you cannot fix them with the free version, so you are prompted to buy the full version. Since this PUP seems like a low-quality product that is not really beneficial for you in any way, we do not think that it is worth paying for it at all. We recommend that you remove Smart PC Tweaker from your computer.
How do I delete Smart PC Tweaker?
The only good thing about this PUP is that you can use its uninstaller via Control Panel to get rid of it. We advise you to do the same with any other suspicious application you may find in your list of installed programs. Please follow our guide below if you need help with this. Remember that there could be more serious threats hiding on your PC, which may really need immediate fixing. We suggest that you install a reliable anti-malware program instead of such a rogue optimizer to protect your PC against potential and malicious future threats.
Remove Smart PC Tweaker from Windows
Windows XP
- Click the Start button and select Control Panel.
- Open Add or Remove Programs.
- Select the uninstaller and press Remove.
Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 10
- Press Win+R simultaneously and type Control Panel in the box. Press OK.
- Choose Uninstall a program.
- Select the uninstaller and press Uninstall.
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