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What is PC Accelerate Pro?

PC Accelerate Pro is a rogue application that may land on your PC without your knowledge or permission. Its official website states that it is a system optimizer that detects present system errors and lets you keep your system healthy. However, this program generates false positives to convince you that you need to fix system issues. Then it asks you to purchase its full version in order to remove all detected errors.

There's new information indicating the PC Accelerate Pro continues to affect users and is being persistent in their attempts to remove it fully from their systems. One of the latest detection names of the same program is reported to be SilverSpeedup. If you want to get rid of this rogue application follow the steps underneath this article.

PC Accelerate Pro Summary

Name	Pc Accelerate Pro, also known as SilverSpeedup, PerecSpeedup, NobleCap, YixSpeedUp, VixSpeedup, OnrymSpeedup, EsphenacyASP, NoblePCAP.
Type	PUP / Hoax System Optimizer
Short Description	May pretend to find a lot of errors on your PC to get you to purchase it's full version.
Symptoms	You may start seeing PC Accelerate Pro popping up automatically on your PC and running automatic scans that catch errors every time.
Distribution Method	Bundled downloads. Web pages which may advertise it.
Detection Tool	See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware Download Malware Removal Tool
User Experience	Join Our Forum to Discuss PC Accelerate Pro.

Why Does PC Accelerate Keep Popping up?

PC Accelerate Pro is a potentially unwanted program which is often referred to a virus by affected users. Another name of the same rogue program is SilverSpeedup.

In fact, the program is not considered malware as it does not necessarily cause damage to your device. This program is typically bundled with other software that you can download for free from the Internet. Most third-party sites deliver software bundles with the purpose of making profits by pushing products to users' PCs. That's why security researchers strongly recommend the careful review of the installation steps of every downloaded software.

Once installed on a target computer, the so-called PC Accelerate Pro virus scans the system for any present issues. At the end of this scan, the program displays alerts that attempt to scare you into believing that you should fix detected issues if you want to boost your computer system.

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On one hand, this rogue system optimizer aims to persuade you to register for its services and eventually purchase its full version. On the other hand, it attempts to make you a victim of a tech support scam. As noticed during our research, PC Accelerate Pro virus shows an option for remote customer support. For this option it presents a number for remote tech support:

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The presented Instant Support is a scamming service that gives criminals the social engineering opportunity to access your affected PC. So be advised to refrain from calling this number.

Additionally, as stated in the Privacy Policy of PC Accelerate Pro that is publicly available on the official website of the program – https://pcacceleratepro.com/ when you use the services of the program you agree that it will be gathering the following details:

The type of browser you are using when using our Services, including your browser's "user agent" (e.g., Internet Explorer, Safari, and other browsers);
Your operating system type, whether Mac OS, or Windows, and which version of Windows.
Your Internet protocol (IP) address and information about the version of any software comprising a portion of the Services that you use;
Your geographic location and the domain name of your Internet service provider (ISP); the URLs and websites that you visit and have visited; your search queries on the web pages you visit; and/or Diagnostic information which describes how our Services are operating on your system;

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Once obtained, the data is transferred to remote servers. This, in turn, enables the owners of this app to misuse data records for the creation of targeted advertising campaigns.

Should You Remove PC Accelerate Pro?

Rogue apps like PC Accelerate Pro (SilverSpeedup) are fraudulent versions of credible apps. They are made to look just like the original versions of some well-known apps. Cybercriminals who develop rogue apps aim to trick people into sharing sensitive information while believing that they're inputting data into reliable software released by a trustworthy brand. Such apps are similar to phishing emails or even more deceptive, as they mimic the look and feel of existing applications. In reality, however, they aim to infect your device and put your sensitive data at risk.

How to Remove PC Accelerate Pro from Windows/macOS

Removing PC Accelerate Pro should be performed methodologically and properly. One way to effectively remove PC Accelerate Pro virus is to follow the removal instructions that are underneath this article. They have been created with the main idea to help you remove this app either manually or automatically. The many files created by the app could be hard to find manually. That's why it is recommendable to combine the steps while removing PC Accelerate Pro.

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Guide 1: How to Remove PC Accelerate Pro from Windows.
Guide 2: Get rid of PC Accelerate Pro on Mac OS X.
Guide 3: Remove PC Accelerate Pro in Google Chrome.
Guide 4: Erase PC Accelerate Pro from Mozilla Firefox.
Guide 5: Uninstall PC Accelerate Pro from Microsoft Edge.
Guide 6: Remove PC Accelerate Pro from Safari.
Guide 7: Eliminate PC Accelerate Pro from Internet Explorer.
Guide 8: Disable PC Accelerate Pro Push Notifications in Your Browsers.

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How to Remove PC Accelerate Pro from Windows.

Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove PC Accelerate Pro

1. Hold Windows key () + R

2. The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK.

3. Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK".

Tip: Make sure to reverse those changes by unticking Safe Boot after that, because your system will always boot in Safe Boot from now on.

4. When prompted, click on "Restart" to go into Safe Mode.

5. You can recognise Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen.

Step 2: Uninstall PC Accelerate Pro and related software from Windows

Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:

1. Hold the Windows Logo Button and "R" on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear.

2. In the field type in "appwiz.cpl" and press ENTER.

3. This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC. Select the program that you want to remove, and press "Uninstall"

Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.

Step 3: Clean any registries, created by PC Accelerate Pro on your computer.

The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by PC Accelerate Pro there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:

1. Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK.

2. When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above.

3. You can remove the value of the virus by right-clicking on it and removing it.

Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.

IMPORTANT!
Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.

Step 4: Scan for PC Accelerate Pro with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Click on the "Download" button to proceed to SpyHunter's download page.

It is recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.

2. After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.

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3. After the update process has finished, click on the 'Malware/PC Scan' tab. A new window will appear. Click on 'Start Scan'.

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4. After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the 'Next' button.

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If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.

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Get rid of PC Accelerate Pro from Mac OS X.

Step 1: Uninstall PC Accelerate Pro and remove related files and objects

1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on "Go" and then click "Utilities", like the image below shows:

2. Find Activity Monitor and double-click it:

3. In the Activity Monitor look for any suspicious processes, belonging or related to PC Accelerate Pro:

Tip: To quit a process completely, choose the "Force Quit" option.

4. Click on the "Go" button again, but this time select Applications. Another way is with the ⇧+⌘+A buttons.

5. In the Applications menu, look for any suspicious app or an app with a name, similar or identical to PC Accelerate Pro. If you find it, right-click on the app and select "Move to Trash".

6: Select Accounts, after which click on the Login Items preference. Your Mac will then show you a list of items that start automatically when you log in. Look for any suspicious apps identical or similar to PC Accelerate Pro. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus ("-") icon to hide it.

7: Remove any left-over files that might be related to this threat manually by following the sub-steps below:

Go to Finder.
In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to "System Files" and "Are Included" so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to "Trash".

In case you cannot remove PC Accelerate Pro via Step 1 above:

In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:

Disclaimer! If you are about to tamper with Library files on Mac, be sure to know the name of the virus file, because if you delete the wrong file, it may cause irreversible damage to your MacOS. Continue on your own responsibility!

1: Click on "Go" and Then "Go to Folder" as shown underneath:

2: Type in "/Library/LauchAgents/" and click Ok:

3: Delete all of the virus files that have similar or the same name as PC Accelerate Pro. If you believe there is no such file, do not delete anything.

You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:

→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons

Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.

Step 2: Scan for and remove PC Accelerate Pro files from your Mac

When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as PC Accelerate Pro, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac's security and protect it in the future.

Click the button below below to download SpyHunter for Mac and scan for PC Accelerate Pro:

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Remove PC Accelerate Pro from Google Chrome.

Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu

Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"

Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.

Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.

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Erase PC Accelerate Pro from Mozilla Firefox.

Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window

Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.

Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"

Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.

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Uninstall PC Accelerate Pro from Microsoft Edge.

Step 1: Start Edge browser.

Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.

Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".

Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.

Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.

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Remove PC Accelerate Pro from Safari.

Step 1: Start the Safari app.

Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.

Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".

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Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.

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Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.

Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.

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A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the PC Accelerate Pro will be removed.

How to Reset Safari
IMPORTANT: Before resetting Safari make sure you back up all your saved passwords within the browser in case you forget them. Start Safari and then click on the gear leaver icon . Click the Reset Safari button and you will reset the browser .

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Eliminate PC Accelerate Pro from Internet Explorer.

Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.

Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'

Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.

Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.

Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.