Win Speedup 2018 Unwanted Application
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is Win Speedup 2018?
Identical to Boost PC Pro 2018 and Dr. Clean Pro 2018, Win Speedup 2018 is a deceptive application presented as a great tool to optimize the system and remove various threats.
On initial inspection, Win Speedup 2018 may seem legitimate and useful, however, this application is likely to infiltrate systems without permission and gives no real value for regular users. For these reasons, it is categorized as a PUP (potentially unwanted program).
This deceptive application provides a feature allowing users to run a full system scan. Once the scan is finished, they are presented with a list containing hundreds of supposed infections and threats that must be eliminated immediately.
Win Speedup 2018's free version is apparently incapable of doing this and, therefore, users are encouraged to purchase the 'full version' and remove the aforementioned issues. This is a scam. The list of "errors" is false - your computer is likely to be optimized and virus-free.
Developers generate revenue by scaring and tricking gullible users into purchasing the full version, which gives no real value (it simply clears the bogus list). Therefore, you are advised to uninstall the Win Speedup 2018 PUP and not to pay for any full version.
As mentioned above, Win Speedup 2018 is likely to infiltrate systems without consent. Therefore, there is a high probability that it came together with a number of other PUPs, such as adware or browser hijackers.
These programs deliver intrusive ads, cause unwanted redirects, and gather sensitive information, thereby posing a direct threat to your privacy and Internet browsing safety. Therefore, they should also be uninstalled.
| Name | Win Speedup 2018 potentially unwanted program |
| Threat Type | PUP (potentially unwanted program), PUA (potentially unwanted application) |
| Symptoms | A program that you don't recall installing suddenly appeared on your computer. New application is performing computer scans and displays warning messages about found issues. Asks for payment in order to eliminate the supposedly found errors. |
| Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers. |
| Damage | Monetary loss (unnecessary purchase of fake software), unwanted warning pop-ups, slow computer performance. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Win Speedup 2018 shares many similarities with dozens of other fake system optimization tools, such as System Healer, Smart PC Mechanic, and many others. In fact, all potentially unwanted programs are very similar. By offering "useful functionality", they attempt to give the impression of legitimacy, however, their only purpose is to generate revenue for the developers.
Rather than giving any value for regular users, potentially unwanted programs cause unwanted redirects, deliver intrusive advertisements, gather private information, and, in some cases, promote in-app purchases.
How did potentially unwanted programs install on my computer?
Some PUPs have official download websites, however, most infiltrate systems without consent. Research shows that developers often proliferate PUPs using intrusive advertisements and a deceptive marketing method called "bundling". Intrusive ads redirect to malicious websites and run scripts that stealthily download and install PUPs (or even malware).
"Bundling" is essentially stealth installation of PUPs with regular programs. Developers hide "bundled" programs within various sections (usually "Custom" or "Advanced" settings) of the download/installation processes.
Many users rush these procedures, skip steps, and click various advertisements without understanding the possible consequences. This exposes their systems to risk of various infections and compromises their privacy.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Lack of knowledge and careless behavior are the main reasons for computer infections. The key to safety is caution. Therefore, pay close attention when browsing the Internet and downloading/installing software. Remember that criminals invest many resources into intrusive ad design. Therefore, most seem legitimate.
Once clicked, however, they redirect to gambling, adult dating, pornography, and other dubious websites. Most are delivered by adware-type PUPs. If you encounter suspicious redirects, immediately eliminate all dubious applications and browser plug-ins. Select "Custom/Advanced" settings and carefully analyze each window of the download/installation processes.
Opt-out of all additionally-included programs and decline offers to download/install additional apps. Your programs should be downloaded from official sources only, using direct download links.
Third party download/installation tools are monetized by promoting PUPs, and thus should never be used. If your computer is already infected with PUPs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Screenshot of Win Speedup 2018 PUP:
Win Speedup 2018 PUP installation setup:
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Quick menu:
- What is Win Speedup 2018?
- STEP 1. Uninstall deceptive applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove adware from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove rogue extensions from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove potentially unwanted plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue extensions from Safari.
- STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
Removal of potentially unwanted programs:
Windows 11 users:
Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.
Windows 10 users:
Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.
Windows 7 users:
Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.
macOS (OSX) users:
Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.
In the uninstall programs window, look "Win Speedup 2018" and other suspicious/recently-installed applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove rogue extensions from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:
Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:
Click the "gear" icon 
(at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the win speedup 2018 potentially unwanted program, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.
Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.
In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.
Click the Reset button.
Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and remove them.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the win speedup 2018 potentially unwanted program, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.
After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:
Click the Firefox menu 
(at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with win speedup 2018 potentially unwanted program removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.
Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.
Select Troubleshooting Information.
In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....
In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.
Optional method:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...
In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.
Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:
Click the Edge menu icon 
(at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the win speedup 2018 potentially unwanted program, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.
In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
- If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.
Summary:
Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.
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