How to remove WinThruster

What is WinThruster

WinThruster is a software tool developed by Solvusoft Corporation, designed to optimize Windows computers by fixing registry errors, removing unnecessary files, and managing startup programs. It claims to improve system performance, reduce startup times, and enhance overall stability. The software is compatible with Windows operating systems and is available for purchase with pricing starting at $39.95 per year. Despite its claims of optimizing computers, WinThruster has been reported to behave intrusively, running in the background, consuming system resources, and displaying frequent pop-ups urging users to purchase the full version. Some antivirus software flags it as a potentially unwanted program due to its behavior and the way it is distributed. Users have reported increased system slowdowns and unresponsiveness after installing WinThruster. Additionally, there are concerns about the accuracy of its system scans and whether the issues it reports are genuine or exaggerated to convince users to buy the full version.

How WinThruster infected your computer

WinThruster is often categorized as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA) because it can arrive on systems as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users. It may also be bundled with other software, leading to unintentional installation. This distribution method raises concerns about the software’s legitimacy and its impact on system performance.

1. Download WinThruster Removal Tool
2. Remove/Uninstall WinThruster from Control Panel
3. Cannot remove/uninstall WinThruster using standard methods
4. Remove WinThruster files, folders, and registry keys
5. Block pop-ups promoting WinThruster
6. How to protect from threats, like WinThruster

Remove WinThruster manually for free

Here is a manual step-by-step tutorial for full WinThruster removal from your computer. This works 99% and was checked with the latest versions of WinThruster installer on operating systems with the latest updates and browser versions.

Remove WinThruster from Control Panel

To start removing WinThruster, you should remove it using Control Panel. It should uninstall correctly, however, we recommend you to use IObit Uninstaller to clean leftover items after uninstalling. Here are instructions for Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11.

Remove WinThruster from Windows XP:

1. Click on Start button.
2. Choose Control Panel.
3. Click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find WinThruster.
5. Click Uninstall.

Remove WinThruster from Windows 7:

1. Click Start button.
2. Then go to Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a Program.
4. Find WinThruster and click Uninstall.

Remove WinThruster from Windows 8:

1. Hover mouse pointer to the bottom-right corner to see Menu.
2. Click Search.
3. After that, click Apps.
4. Then Control Panel.
5. Click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
6. Find WinThruster, click Uninstall.

Remove WinThruster from Windows 10:

There are 2 ways to uninstall WinThruster from Windows 10

Way one

1. Click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu, choose Settings.
3. Click on the System tile.
4. Click Apps & features and locate WinThruster in the list.
5. Click on it and then click Uninstall button near it.

Way two (classic)

1. Right-click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu, choose Programs and Features.
3. Locate WinThruster in the list.
4. Click on it and then click Uninstall button above.

Remove WinThruster from Windows 11:

1. Right-click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu, choose Settings.
3. Click on the Apps tab on the left side.
4. Click Apps & features and locate WinThruster in the list.
5. Click on 3-dots icon near it and then click Uninstall button near it.
6. Depending on the type of application (Windows Store app or classic Win32 app) it will be removed immediately, or you will need to confirm the action and go through the standard uninstall procedure.

Cannot uninstall WinThruster

In some cases, WinThruster won’t uninstall and gives you a message, that “You do not have sufficient access to uninstall WinThruster. Please, contact your system administrator” when you try to remove it from Control Panel or “Access denied” error when removing WinThruster folder and files. This happens because some file or service does not allow you to do it. In this case, I will recommend you to use SpyHunter 5 or Malwarebytes or uninstall WinThruster in Safe Mode. To boot in Safe Mode, do the following:

1. Reboot your computer.
2. While it starts booting, press F8 button.
3. This will open Advanced Boot Options menu.
4. Choose Safe Mode and wait until Windows loads.
5. Go to Control Panel > Uninstall a program and remove WinThruster.

>> See detailed instructions and video tutorial on how to boot in Safe Mode

Remove files, folders, and registry keys of WinThruster

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How to block ads and pop-ups, offering to download WinThruster

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