PUA_SpeedUpMyPC

September 05, 2015
 PLATFORM:

Windows

 OVERALL RISK RATING:
 DAMAGE POTENTIAL:
 DISTRIBUTION POTENTIAL:
 REPORTED INFECTION:

  • Threat Type: Trojan

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

This Trojan arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size:

4,487,744 bytes

File Type:

EXE

Memory Resident:

Yes

Initial Samples Received Date:

05 Sep 2015

Arrival Details

This Trojan arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

Installation

This Trojan creates the following folders:

  • %User Temp%\is-OHM88.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-3G359.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-3G359.tmp\_isetup
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer
  • %User Temp%\SuperOptimizer.madExcept
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\Super Optimizer
  • %User Profile%\Super Optimizer\Log
  • %User Profile%\Super Optimizer\Undo
  • %User Profile%\Super Optimizer\Backup
  • %User Profile%\My Documents\Super Optimizer

(Note: %User Temp% is the user's temporary folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit), Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.. %Program Files% is the Program Files folder, where it usually is C:\Program Files on all Windows operating system versions; C:\Program Files (x86) for 32-bit applications running on Windows 64-bit operating systems.. %Start Menu% is the Start Menu folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Start Menu on Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu on Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit), Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.. %User Profile% is the current user's profile folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name} on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name} on Windows Vista and 7.)

Autostart Technique

This Trojan adds the following registry entries to enable its automatic execution at every system startup:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Super Optimizer = "%Program Files%\Super Optimizer\SupOptLauncher.exe"

Other System Modifications

This Trojan deletes the following files:

  • %Desktop%\Super Optimizer.pif
  • %Desktop%\Super Optimizer.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Super Optimizer.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Super Optimizer.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Help.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Help.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Super Optimizer on the Web.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Super Optimizer on the Web.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Check updates.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Check updates.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Uninstall Super Optimizer.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Uninstall Super Optimizer.url
  • %User Temp%\SuperOptimizer.madExcept\.
  • %User Temp%\SuperOptimizer.madExcept\..

(Note: %Desktop% is the desktop folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Desktop in Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name}\Desktop in Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit), Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.. %Start Menu% is the Start Menu folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Start Menu on Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu on Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit), Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.. %User Temp% is the user's temporary folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit), Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.)

It adds the following registry keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Super Optimizer_is1

It adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
SessionID = "9B920803-D300-4ECF-B33C-EFAC82139FFB"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
cufValue = "CUF=0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
Language = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
IA = "%Program Files%\Super Optimizer\QuickCheckout.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Super Optimizer_is1
Inno Setup: Setup Version = "5.5.3 (u)"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Super Optimizer_is1
Inno Setup: App Path = "%Program Files%\Super Optimizer"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Super Optimizer_is1
InstallLocation = "%Program Files%\Super Optimizer"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Super Optimizer_is1
Inno Setup: Icon Group = "Super Optimizer"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Super Optimizer_is1
Inno Setup: User = "Wilbert"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Super Optimizer_is1
Inno Setup: Selected Tasks = "desktopicon"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Super Optimizer_is1
Inno Setup: Language = "en"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Super Optimizer_is1
DisplayName = "Super Optimizer v3.2"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Super Optimizer_is1
DisplayIcon = "%Program Files%\Super Optimizer\SupOptLauncher.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Super Optimizer_is1
UninstallString = "%Program Files%\Super Optimizer\unins000.exe "

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Super Optimizer_is1
QuietUninstallString = "%Program Files%\Super Optimizer\unins000.exe /SILENT"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Super Optimizer_is1
DisplayVersion = "3.2.0.1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Super Optimizer_is1
Publisher = "Super PC Tools ltd"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Super Optimizer_is1
URLInfoAbout = "http://www.{BLOCKED}ctools.com"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Super Optimizer_is1
HelpLink = "http://www.{BLOCKED}ctools.com"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Super Optimizer_is1
URLUpdateInfo = "http://www.{BLOCKED}ctools.com"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Super Optimizer_is1
NoModify = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Super Optimizer_is1
NoRepair = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Super Optimizer_is1
InstallDate = "20150824"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Super Optimizer_is1
MajorVersion = "3"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Super Optimizer_is1
MinorVersion = "2"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
InstallDate = "{random values}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
AppStart = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
DisplayName = "Super Optimizer"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
Version = "3.2"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
ScanAtStartup = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
Reminder = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
SpeedGuard = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
AppStart = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
LastVersionChecking = "{random values}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
LogDir = "%User Profile%\Super Optimizer\Log"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
UndoDir = "%User Profile%\Super Optimizer\Undo"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
ItemsToScan = "1111111111"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
UseExceptionList = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
ShowRebootMessage = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
s_SmartScan = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
s_SmartExec = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
s_SmartMode = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
s_Enable = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
s_Time = "{random values}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
UpgradeID = "BZDV_PCSM_ML_PCUP_SUPEROPTIMIZER_RED"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
ProblemsFixed = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
ItemsCleaned = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
ResidualFilesCleaned = "0"

It deletes the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Tracing\OptimizerPro_RASAPI32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Tracing\OptimizerPro_RASMANCS

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Tracing\SuperOptimizer_RASAPI32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Tracing\SuperOptimizer_RASMANCS

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Tracing\SupOptStart_RASAPI32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Tracing\SupOptStart_RASMANCS

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\
Super Optimizer

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Super Optimizer_is1

Dropping Routine

This Trojan drops the following files:

  • %User Temp%\is-ohm88.tmp\{malware file name}.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-3G359.tmp\_isetup\_shfoldr.dll
  • %User Temp%\is-3G359.tmp\SupOptHelper.dll
  • %User Temp%\is-3G359.tmp\idp.dll
  • %User Temp%\is-3G359.tmp\itdownload.dll
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\unins000.dat
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-R7VLK.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-P0PSG.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-60V94.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-G8DRI.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-CA0NU.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-J7P76.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-AITPM.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-R8FLD.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-8GNS6.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-RCJBC.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-0A0PH.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-420BI.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-A5JU2.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-RIAJO.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-IOBUC.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-PTAAQ.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-0N0TA.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-8OIV2.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-9IR20.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-KKGJT.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-J05TN.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-C3803.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-CNG24.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-NJKRI.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-KA371.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-9V2TI.tmp
  • %Desktop%\Super Optimizer.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Super Optimizer.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Help.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Super Optimizer on the Web.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Check updates.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Uninstall Super Optimizer.lnk
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\unins000.msg
  • %User Profile%\Super Optimizer\CookiesException.txt

(Note: %User Temp% is the user's temporary folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit), Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.. %Program Files% is the Program Files folder, where it usually is C:\Program Files on all Windows operating system versions; C:\Program Files (x86) for 32-bit applications running on Windows 64-bit operating systems.. %Desktop% is the desktop folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Desktop in Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name}\Desktop in Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit), Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.. %Start Menu% is the Start Menu folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Start Menu on Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu on Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit), Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.. %User Profile% is the current user's profile folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name} on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name} on Windows Vista and 7.)

This report is generated via an automated analysis system.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine:

9.750

Step 1

Before doing any scans, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 users must disable System Restore to allow full scanning of their computers.

Step 2

Restart in Safe Mode

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Step 3

Delete this registry key

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Important: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this step only if you know how or you can ask assistance from your system administrator. Else, check this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.

  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software
    • Super Optimizer
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
    • Super Optimizer_is1

Step 4

Delete this registry value

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Important: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this step only if you know how or you can ask assistance from your system administrator. Else, check this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.

  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • Super Optimizer = "%Program Files%\Super Optimizer\SupOptLauncher.exe"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • SessionID = "9B920803-D300-4ECF-B33C-EFAC82139FFB"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • cufValue = "CUF=0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • Language = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • IA = "%Program Files%\Super Optimizer\QuickCheckout.exe"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Super Optimizer_is1
    • Inno Setup: Setup Version = "5.5.3 (u)"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Super Optimizer_is1
    • Inno Setup: App Path = "%Program Files%\Super Optimizer"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Super Optimizer_is1
    • InstallLocation = "%Program Files%\Super Optimizer"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Super Optimizer_is1
    • Inno Setup: Icon Group = "Super Optimizer"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Super Optimizer_is1
    • Inno Setup: User = "Wilbert"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Super Optimizer_is1
    • Inno Setup: Selected Tasks = "desktopicon"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Super Optimizer_is1
    • Inno Setup: Language = "en"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Super Optimizer_is1
    • DisplayName = "Super Optimizer v3.2"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Super Optimizer_is1
    • DisplayIcon = "%Program Files%\Super Optimizer\SupOptLauncher.exe"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Super Optimizer_is1
    • UninstallString = "%Program Files%\Super Optimizer\unins000.exe "
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Super Optimizer_is1
    • QuietUninstallString = "%Program Files%\Super Optimizer\unins000.exe /SILENT"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Super Optimizer_is1
    • DisplayVersion = "3.2.0.1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Super Optimizer_is1
    • Publisher = "Super PC Tools ltd"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Super Optimizer_is1
    • URLInfoAbout = "http://www.{BLOCKED}ctools.com"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Super Optimizer_is1
    • HelpLink = "http://www.{BLOCKED}ctools.com"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Super Optimizer_is1
    • URLUpdateInfo = "http://www.{BLOCKED}ctools.com"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Super Optimizer_is1
    • NoModify = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Super Optimizer_is1
    • NoRepair = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Super Optimizer_is1
    • InstallDate = "20150824"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Super Optimizer_is1
    • MajorVersion = "3"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Super Optimizer_is1
    • MinorVersion = "2"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • InstallDate = "{random values}"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • AppStart = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • DisplayName = "Super Optimizer"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • Version = "3.2"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • ScanAtStartup = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • Reminder = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • SpeedGuard = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • AppStart = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • LastVersionChecking = "{random values}"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • LogDir = "%User Profile%\Super Optimizer\Log"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • UndoDir = "%User Profile%\Super Optimizer\Undo"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • ItemsToScan = "1111111111"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • UseExceptionList = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • ShowRebootMessage = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • s_SmartScan = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • s_SmartExec = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • s_SmartMode = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • s_Enable = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • s_Time = "{random values}"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • UpgradeID = "BZDV_PCSM_ML_PCUP_SUPEROPTIMIZER_RED"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • ProblemsFixed = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • ItemsCleaned = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Super Optimizer
    • ResidualFilesCleaned = "0"

Step 5

Search and delete these components

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There may be some components that are hidden. Please make sure you check the Search Hidden Files and Folders checkbox in the "More advanced options" option to include all hidden files and folders in the search result.
  • %User Temp%\is-ohm88.tmp\{malware file name}.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-3G359.tmp\_isetup\_shfoldr.dll
  • %User Temp%\is-3G359.tmp\SupOptHelper.dll
  • %User Temp%\is-3G359.tmp\idp.dll
  • %User Temp%\is-3G359.tmp\itdownload.dll
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\unins000.dat
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-R7VLK.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-P0PSG.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-60V94.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-G8DRI.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-CA0NU.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-J7P76.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-AITPM.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-R8FLD.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-8GNS6.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-RCJBC.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-0A0PH.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-420BI.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-A5JU2.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-RIAJO.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-IOBUC.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-PTAAQ.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-0N0TA.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-8OIV2.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-9IR20.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-KKGJT.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-J05TN.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-C3803.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-CNG24.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-NJKRI.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-KA371.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\is-9V2TI.tmp
  • %Desktop%\Super Optimizer.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Super Optimizer.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Help.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Super Optimizer on the Web.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Check updates.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Uninstall Super Optimizer.lnk
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer\unins000.msg
  • %User Profile%\Super Optimizer\CookiesException.txt

Step 6

Search and delete these folders

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Please make sure you check the Search Hidden Files and Folders checkbox in the More advanced options option to include all hidden folders in the search result.
  • %User Temp%\is-OHM88.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-3G359.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-3G359.tmp\_isetup
  • %Program Files%\Super Optimizer
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer
  • %User Temp%\SuperOptimizer.madExcept
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\Super Optimizer
  • %User Profile%\Super Optimizer\Log
  • %User Profile%\Super Optimizer\Undo
  • %User Profile%\Super Optimizer\Backup
  • %User Profile%\My Documents\Super Optimizer

Step 7

Restart in normal mode and scan your computer with your Trend Micro product for files detected as PUA_SpeedUpMyPC. If the detected files have already been cleaned, deleted, or quarantined by your Trend Micro product, no further step is required. You may opt to simply delete the quarantined files. Please check this Knowledge Base page for more information.

Step 8

Restore this file from backup only Microsoft-related files will be restored. If this malware/grayware also deleted files related to programs that are not from Microsoft, please reinstall those programs on you computer again.

  • %Desktop%\Super Optimizer.pif
  • %Desktop%\Super Optimizer.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Super Optimizer.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Super Optimizer.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Help.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Help.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Super Optimizer on the Web.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Super Optimizer on the Web.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Check updates.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Check updates.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Uninstall Super Optimizer.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Super Optimizer\Uninstall Super Optimizer.url
  • %User Temp%\SuperOptimizer.madExcept\.
  • %User Temp%\SuperOptimizer.madExcept\..

Step 9

Restore these deleted registry keys/values from backup

*Note: Only Microsoft-related keys/values will be restored. If the malware/grayware also deleted registry keys/values related to programs that are not from Microsoft, please reinstall those programs on your computer.

  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing
    • OptimizerPro_RASAPI32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing
    • OptimizerPro_RASMANCS
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing
    • SuperOptimizer_RASAPI32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing
    • SuperOptimizer_RASMANCS
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing
    • SupOptStart_RASAPI32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing
    • SupOptStart_RASMANCS
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs
    • Super Optimizer
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
    • Super Optimizer_is1


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