StartupMaximizer is one among the ever growing list of allegedly security and optimization software that tries to scare you into buying a license you don’t need, by filling your screen with exaggerated alerts.
StartupMaximizer is usually distributed through two channels, first of all in adware publicity, while the other one is a direct installation included in freeware install processes.
Once StartupMaximizer has been installed, it will start an automatic scan of your computer which will most surely find a huge amount of “urgent” issues or problems, as we showed in the last screenshot.
When you attempt to use the fixing option, it will ask you to register so you can obtain a licence key. In other words… Show me the money!
Among other techniques used by this software to get you to buy, we can notice:
- Exaggerated use of logos to give itself a legitimate look.
- Offering a discount so you feel like they are saving you money.
Note that the company behind this software offers telephone support, make no mistake they will try to get you to buy even more useless programs.
If you have StartupMaximizer installed in your computer, we strongly advice you to remove it. The following guide is completely free as the software recommended which will enable you to thoroughly clean your computer.
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