Internet Optimizer

Internet Optimizer is an adware which also hijacks your browser error page. It opens pop-up windows to display ads from its network sites periodically. Internet Optimizer is an error page hijacker. It also displays ads from its network sites using popup windows.0

General information:

Malware Name: Internet Optimizer
Malware Type: Adware
Company Name: Internet Optimizer
Company URL: http://www.internetoptimizer.com/
Threat Level: Moderate Risk
Operating System: WIN XP
Installation Type: Installed through EXE
Operation: Time of After Installation

Company Description:

Internet Optimizer provides you best products and services for optimized surfing experience. It doesnÆt show pop-up ads. It doesnÆt collect personal information. It doesnÆt contain spyware or adware. And it is totally free to download.

Spyware Description:

Internet Optimizer is an adware which also hijacks your browser error page. It opens pop-up windows to display ads from its network sites periodically. Internet Optimizer is an error page hijacker. It also displays ads from its network sites using popup windows.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> Displays third-party advertising on the computer -> Tracks browsing habits -> Degrade the performance and stability of the computer.0

Additional information might be found here:

google Search at Google for Internet Optimizer
bing Search at Bing for Internet Optimizer
yahoo Search at Yahoo for Internet Optimizer

Processes Running:

File information Created after Installation:

File Location Size (Bytes) Type
C:\WINDOWS\optimize.exe 53120 Application
C:\WINDOWS\usta33.ini 202 Configuration Settings

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location

Registry information Created after Installation:

Main Registry Key Sub Registry Key Key Value Name
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Avenue Media\Internet Optimizer 404
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Avenue Media\Internet Optimizer 410
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Avenue Media\Internet Optimizer UpdateInterval