Avoid installation of unwanted programs such as IOByte System Care
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is IOByte System Care?
IOByte System Care is advertised as system optimizer software, which supposedly cleans systems, fixes errors, uninstalls unwanted programs, and removes threats (malicious software).
In fact, the developers distribute it using dubious methods. They include it within the set-ups of other software, and thus most people download and install programs of this type unintentionally. For this reason, IOByte System Care is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA).
IOByte System Care allows users to scan their systems for items that impact system performance (including startup time), installed programs, and various threats that make the system vulnerable. To perform further actions (fix problems, remove threats, etc.), however, users must activate the IOByte System Care program by making payment.
Note that software categorized as PUAs should never be trusted. Programs such as IOByte System Care often detect fake issues and do not fix any genuine problems. They display fake issues to trick users into believing that their computers could run faster and without errors/problems if they use the activated version.
Despite this, it is possible that IOByte System Care detects some actual problems, however, programs that are classified as PUAs cannot be trusted. Furthermore, they are usually distributed with other PUAs such as adware, browser hijackers, and so on.
If installed, adware displays unwanted, intrusive ads. For example, coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, and other forms of ads that, if clicked, lead to untrustworthy websites or cause unwanted downloads and installations. Browser hijackers are PUAs that change browser settings (to promote fake search engines) and gather details relating to users.
Typically, they record users' IP addresses, geolocations, entered search queries, addresses of visited websites, and other similar data. Developers send the data to other parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse it to generate revenue. IOByte System Care is distributed together with another dubious app called Advanced Driver Booster.
| Name | IOByte System Care potentially unwanted application |
| Threat Type | PUP (potentially unwanted program), PUA (potentially unwanted application). |
| Supposed Functionality | This software supposedly optimizes operating systems. |
| Detection Names | Avast (Win32:Malware-gen), AVG (Win32:Malware-gen), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of Win32/GT32SupportGeeks.U Potentially Unwanted), Kaspersky (Hoax.Win32.DeceptPCClean.jpp), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
| Symptoms | A program that you do not recall installing suddenly appeared on your computer. The new application is performing computer scans and displays warning messages about 'found issues'. Asks for payment to eliminate the supposedly found errors. |
| Distribution Methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers. |
| Related Domains | systemspeedup[.]best |
| 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. |
IOByte System Care is similar to other programs of this type such as CompuClever PC TuneUp, Auto PC Cleaner 2019, and Carambis Driver Updater.
These are just some examples. These programs do not generally function as promise and, more importantly, users are encouraged to pay for them. We recommend that you uninstall all PUAs from the operating system or browser immediately. Do not use or trust programs of this type in future.
How did potentially unwanted applications install on my computer?
People often download and install PUAs unintentionally. They are tricked by software developers who use a deceptive marketing method called "bundling" - they include unwanted apps in the set-ups of other programs.
Typically, they hide details in "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar settings of software download/installation set-ups and hope that people fail to check or change them. If the settings are left unchanged, PUAs receive permission by default to be downloaded and installed with other regular software.
Additionally, PUAs are installed through deceptive ads. If clicked, these ads run scripts that download and install various unwanted software.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications
Download software from official, trustworthy websites and use direct download links. Do not use third party downloaders, installers, unofficial web pages, Peer-to-Peer networks (torrent clients, eMule), or similar channels/tools. Check "Custom", "Advanced" settings available in download or installation set-ups, and dismiss offers to download or install additional software.
Avoid clicking intrusive ads, especially if they are displayed on dubious pages. These often redirect to deceptive websites or cause unwanted downloads and installations.
If your browser opens dubious sites or displays ads regularly, remove all unwanted, suspicious applications (such as add-ons, plug-ins, or extensions) installed on the browser and programs installed on the operating system. If your computer is already infected with PUAs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
IOByte System Care download page:
IOByte System Care installation setup:
Appearance of IOByte System Care program (GIF):
IOByte System Care installation setup includes Advanced Driver Booster:
Advanced Driver Booster program:
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Quick menu:
- What is IOByte System Care?
- STEP 1. Uninstall deceptive applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove malicious plug-ins 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 applications:
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 for "IOByte System Care" and other suspicious/recently-installed applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application, 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:
At time of research, IOByte System Care did not install any unwanted browser extensions, however, some unwanted applications can be installed together with adware and browser hijackers. If you experience unwanted ads or redirects when browsing the internet, continue with the removal guide below.
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 iobyte system care potentially unwanted application, 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 iobyte system care potentially unwanted application, 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 iobyte system care potentially unwanted application 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 iobyte system care potentially unwanted application, 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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