May 14

Malware Analysis:

Can you notice many differences between Windows Tasks Optimizer and Windows Work Catalyst (navigate to the description of the latter via the link provided)? That’s right – they are clones and the only thing that enables one to differentiate them from each other is the name. Windows Tasks Optimizer scans your PC for potential system problems like Registry issues, redundant files and viruses. But there’s a trick there – you see, this app does not actually find those malfunctions. It simply mimics this kind of activity to try and convince you that you really got issues to take care of. Here is our advice for you in terms of treating Windows Tasks Optimizer – do not fall for it, no matter how persuasively it may attempt to lure you into doing something silly. We mean it will recommend purchasing its licensed version in return for alleged fixing of the problems you have purportedly run into. Instead of paying your hard earned money for this scam, you should eliminate it from your machine completely. Our tutorial is meant to show you how Windows Tasks Optimizer can be removed without letting this hazardous utility damage your Operating System in any way. Please review the guide carefully and follow the corresponding guidelines to secure your computer.

Determine if your PC is infected with Windows Tasks Optimizer:

Windows Tasks Optimizer Screenshot:

 Windows Tasks Optimizer Screenshot

How to remove Windows Tasks Optimizer manually:

To perform manual removal of Windows Tasks Optimizer, you should do the following:

Delete Windows Tasks Optimizer corrupt files:

  • %UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\[random].exe

Remove the following associated registry entries:

  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image
  • File Execution Options\afwserv.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\avastsvc.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\avastui.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\egui.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\ekrn.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msascui.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msmpeng.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msseces.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect” = ’0′
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect” = ’0′
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SystemRestore “DisableSR ” = ’1′

Please note that manual removal of Windows Tasks Optimizer is a procedure of high complexity and should be performed with extreme caution. Lack of the required skills and even the slightest deviation from the instructions may lead to irreparable system damage. To ensure trouble-free deletion, it is recommended to use the automatic removal tool below:

Download Windows Tasks Optimizer Removal Tool

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