PC Power Plus, Potentially Superfluous Software.
Some legitimate programs like PC Power Plus can be called superfluous. They are not necessarily necessary for the functioning of the system and sometimes even unwanted.
More specifically, the PC Power Plus program falls into the category of software that can optimize your system. It can be installed via downloading repackaged freeware.
It displays alerts on system quality and the presence of malware and offers the purchase of a paid version to resolve problems.
It is a clone of True PC Booster Master, The PC Power, Quick Pc Tuneup, PCBoosterPro, Smart Sys Care,…
Some security solutions, such as Malwarebytes and ESET, classify this software as Potentially Unwanted Optional Software (PUA/PUP/LPI).
This program is classified as Potentially Unnecessary Software (LPS). It installs as a program and/or as a browser extension. It can start automatically from the Registry via a "Run" key, a service or a scheduled task. It may launch when you start your browser after changing its settings. Sometimes the launch is done silently, that is to say it works in the background. The virus analysis of this software does not show any malware detection.
These are mostly legitimate programs that may not be necessary for your system to function properly. The multiplication of programs launched at system startup can cause delays in the execution of ordinary system tasks but also when browsing the Internet. Note that some programs come from downloads with repackaging, a technique which consists of offering other software during installation. These additional programs are obviously superfluous, they can even be installed without your knowledge. It is recommended to read the EULA before installing packaged software. Before clicking, check the relevance of the pre-checked boxes offered to you.
Potentially unwanted software (LPI) or Potentialy Unwanted Programs (PUP) are the cause of many infections. The most common example is adware. InstallCore, Crossrider, Graftor ou Boxore which pollute the Registry and your data storage units. They are usually installed without your knowledge by downloading freeware. Indeed some sites use the repackaging method, an operation which consists of redoing the software installation module by adding download options. These options allow you to add other software such as browser toolbars, adware, potentially unwanted software, intrusive advertising software, or even browser hijackers.
Spyware (spyware) and adware (adwares) unwanted files, just like malware, can use the writing flaws of legitimate software or those of operating systems. It is therefore essential to have official software and that it has automatic updating. Likewise, your Windows operating system must be programmed in automatic update mode and activated, so that you can have the latest updates for critical security vulnerabilities.
PCBooster detections
PCBoosterTECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Features
– Starts a process at system launch (RP),
- Created multiple application shortcuts, Desktop, QuickLaunch, Taskbar, Programs (O4GS),
- It is installed in the Registry Base in order to be launched each time the system starts (O4),
- It starts a scheduled task automatically (O38),
- It installs as a program (O42)
– Created multiple “Software” registry keys,
- Adds additional folders (O43),
- Registration in the Windows prefetcher folder (O45)
– Adds multiple user files (O61),
– It creates Installer registry keys (O90),
- It creates context menu shortcuts (O108),
Preview in reports
Recorded on 10/11/2019
Serial number: 4EE7B029E35865131C1DEF00
O38 – TASK: {8D6F54A5-761C-4C11-9619-60252D625C69}[\PC Power Plus] – (.Econosoft Global Services Pte. Ltd. – PC Power Plus.) — C:\Program Files\PC Power Plus\pcpowerplus. exe [7954736]
O38 – TASK: {BEB3803F-6239-41C6-9658-EB9485B41C0E}[\PC Power Plus Startup] – (.Econosoft Global Services Pte. Ltd. – pcpowerplus_protection.) — C:\Program Files\PC Power Plus\pcpowerplus_protection.exe [333312]
C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\PC Power Plus – (.Econosoft Global Services Pte. Ltd..) — C:\Program Files\PC Power Plus\pcpowerplus.exe [/legacylogin]
C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\PC Power Plus Startup – (.Econosoft Global Services Pte. Ltd..) — C:\Program Files\PC Power Plus\pcpowerplus_protection.exe [/legacylogin]
[MD5.D14C001DF5714781770DF99502BC7454] – (.Econosoft Global Services Pte. Ltd. – PC Power Plus.) — C:\Program Files\PC Power Plus\pcpowerplus.exe [7954736] [PID.4044]
[MD5.D29964B93A1C05962B0C7B616B4E654D] – (.Econosoft Global Services Pte. Ltd. – pcpowerplus_protection.) — C:\Program Files\PC Power Plus\pcpowerplus_protection.exe [333312] [PID.2680]
O4 – GS\CommonDesktop [Public]: PC Power Plus.lnk. (.Econosoft Global Services Pte. Ltd. – PC Power Plus.) C:\Program Files\PC Power Plus\pcpowerplus.exe
O42 – Software: PC Power Plus (32-bit) – (.Econosoft Global Services Pte. Ltd..) [HKLM] — {8D7026DD-DFA4-49AB-B943-F72565C02ACC}}_is1
O43 – CFD: 11/11/2019 – [] D — C:\Program Files\PC Power Plus
O43 – CFD: 11/11/2019 – [] D — C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\PC Power Plus
O43 – CFD: 11/11/2019 – [] D — C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Roaming\PC Power Plus
[4EE7B029E35865131C1DEF00] [04/09/2019] (.Econosoft Global Services PTE. LTD..) – C:\Program Files\PC Power Plus\pcpowerplus.exe
[4EE7B029E35865131C1DEF00] [11/11/2019] (.Econosoft Global Services PTE. LTD..) – C:\Program Files\PC Power Plus\unins000.exe
Alias
Virus Total Analysis pcpowerplus.exe :
F-Secure PotentialRisk.PUA/PCPowerPlus.C
Fortinet MSIL/Generic.D!tr
K7AntiVirus Adware (00559d121)
K7GW Adware (00559d121)
Kaspersky TIME:Trojan.Win32.Generic
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.PCBooster
Alias
Virus Total Analysis pcpowerplus_protection.exe :
AVG FileRepMetagen [Malware]
Avira (no cloud) PUA/PCPowerPlus.A
BitDefenderTheta Gen:NN.ZemsilF.32247.um0@aGXuHjh
ESET-NOD32 A Variant Of MSIL/AKick.E Potentially Unwanted
F-Secure PotentialRisk.PUA/PCPowerPlus.A
Kaspersky HEUR:Hoax.MSIL.DeceptPCClean.gen
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.PCBooster
Associate Editors
Econosoft Global Services Pte. Ltd.
Some products
Quick PC Tuneup
Quick PC Tuneup Protection
The PC Power
The PC Power Protection
True PC Booster Master
PC Power Plus
MD5 encryption
83C695EF09F0E065CE88EBECF7C9754D
E7F112F66F0CBCAA2753E3B9ADC18434
BD8609454E4A9BA7F09615FA363D12A1
1797BB536A33F3DD28D66AAD0E0F2D7A
Serial number
4EE7B029E35865131C1DEF00
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