How Do I Remove PUA.TweakBitPCSpeedUp For Security of Your PC

Hey, I have problem with an add-on called PUA.TweakBitPCSpeedUp. It keeps displaying annoying ads on the websites that I am browsing. I think I got it when downloading and installing a free game application on my PC. I have tried every way I know to get rid of this add-on but it keeps coming back. Any suggestion for me to remove this nuisance?

What is PUA.TweakBitPCSpeedUp?

PUA.TweakBitPCSpeedUp can be classified as an adware infection which is able to affect all your browsers including Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. Usually speaking, it is bundled with share programs or game, and installed when users download or update programs from the Internet. It can also be distributed via spam email attachments or hacked web sites. Users need to be careful when users download or update programs from the Internet.

PUA.TweakBitPCSpeedUp injects its own files to your system as soon as it comes to your computer. Default browser settings including homepages, DNS settings or default search engines will be changed by PUA.TweakBitPCSpeedUp so that it can mess up your browser functions. All your browsers can be affected with this adware, unfortunately. Malicious toolbar and add-ons will be installed to your browsers as well.
Besides the ads pop-ups, users suffer redirection problems very often. Any search results can be redirected to strange web site. What is more, it is able to collect your sensitive information by reviewing your search histories and cookies. Your personal data saved on your browsers such as credit card numbers or email passwords can be revealed to hackers or designers of PUA.TweakBitPCSpeedUp adware.

PUA.TweakBitPCSpeedUp comes to target computer with free downloads or share programs from the Internet. PUA.TweakBitPCSpeedUp changes its files names and locations to avoid being detected. Also, it hides its files deeply behind the system. What is more, it changes files names and locations not only of its own, but also of system and programs.Startup items are alerted so that it can be activated with the system booting. To completely get rid of PUA.TweakBitPCSpeedUp, you can manually delete all its harmful components or use Spyhunter which is designed specifically to deal with PUA.TweakBitPCSpeedUp to regain a clean, fast and safe PC.

PUA.TweakBitPCSpeedUp Is Not Friendly to Your Computer

1.it attacks your computer with share programs or free downloads from the Internet;
2.it injects malicious files to your system;
3.it changes your default browser settings;
4.it is able to inject other viruses or threat to your computer;
5.it degrades your computer performance.

How to Remove PUA.TweakBitPCSpeedUp from Your Computer? (Removal Video)

You can watch the removal video for reference or read the removal instruction below.

Video step 1. Remove PUA.TweakBitPCSpeedUp using SpyHunter anti-malware.

Video Show:How to remove spyware with spyhunter

1. Downlaod Spyhunter Now.

2. And then double click on the file, and execute it.

3.Start a scan on your computer.

4.Once the scan is finished, a message box saying the scan is complete will appear. Click OK button to close the box then click SHOW RESULTS button.

Video step 2: Remove PUA.TweakBitPCSpeedUp manually.

You should be very careful while taking the steps below. If any mistake occurs, you may generate serious damage to your computer system. If you are not sure how to perform the manual removal, then we recommend using a professional malware removal tool to automatically clean up all traces of PUA.TweakBitPCSpeedUp from your PC.

Video Show: Uninstall progarm by Windows Add/Remove utility

Step 1: Remove all programs related to PUA.TweakBitPCSpeedUp via Control Panel.

Windows 8:

Drag your mouse pointer to the right edge of the screen, select Search from the list and search for “control panel”. Click “Uninstall a program” or “Programs and Features”. Search for any suspicious program, and remove it by clicking on “Uninstall”.

Windows Vista /7:

Click on Start button > Control Panel > Uninstall a program (or Programs and Features). In the list of installed programs, look for any suspicious program, select it and click on “Uninstall”.

Windows XP:

Click on Start button > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. Scroll through the list of installed programs, search for any suspicious program, and then click “Remove”.

Step 2: Remove all files and registry entries related to PUA.TweakBitPCSpeedUp.

Go to the local dick C, find out and delete all files associated with the adware.

%Temp%\[adware name]
%AppData%\[adware name]
%LocalAppData%\[adware name]
%LocalAppData%\[adware name].exe
%CommonAppData%\[adware name]

2. Click the Start button, type “redegit” into the search box and click on “regedit.exe” from the result list.

In the Registry Editor, search for and remove all registry entries related to the adware.

HKEY_LOCAL_Machine\Software\Classes\[adare name]
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\[adware name]

Video Show: How to Delete Program Registry Key?

Step 3: Remove all add-ons and extensions related to PUA.TweakBitPCSpeedUp.(Video steps)

Internet Explorer

Click the IE setting menu (gear icon) and select “Manage add-ons”. Click “Toolbars and Extensions”, search for any add-on related to the adware. If the add-on can be deleted, you’ll see the “Remove” option. Click “Remove” and then click “Close”. Otherwise click “Disable” button.

Video Show: How to Remove IE Add-ons?

Google Chrome

Click the Chrome menu at the top-right corner of the browser window. Click “Settings” and select “Extensions” on the left side of the pop-up page. Find out any extension related to the adware, and remove it by clicking the trash can icon next to it. When a confirmation dialog appears, click “Remove”.

Mozilla Firefox

Click on the Firefox menu at the top right corner of the browser window. Then, locate and click “Add-ons”. Select the “Extensions” tab, find and remove/disable any adware related extension.

Video Show: How to remove firefox add-ons.avi?

What Does an Antivirus Program Do?

Antivirus programs take two common approaches to recognize threats to your computer.

1. Signature Detection: Via Signature Detection an antivirus application scans your computer, drives and storage devices for files that contain a code it recognizes as a virus variant.

2. Activity: An antivirus application will monitor the activity on your computer for suspicious behaviors i.e. modification of system files or folders and unauthorized connections to the internet to name two.

Conclusion

PUA.TweakBitPCSpeedUp is categorized as a potentially unwanted adware which well designed to help cyber criminals to steal the innocent users’ sensitive information. It comes bundled with free applications from the Internet like freeware/shareware, videos, system utilities and pop-up ads. It can slow down your PC performance and speed considerably, change your system and browser settings, and disable several programs and so on. For the sake of your computer and privacy, you ought to take steps to eliminate the adware quickly from your computer to avoid further damage.