What is PC SpeedScan Pro?
By Ascentive
What is it?
PC SpeedScan Pro from Ascentive, the group that does the FinallyFastPC informercials, is a PC optimization program. PC SpeedScan Pro has also been included with bundled installations as well as bundles the Ascentive Performance Center product which is not uninstalled when PC PC SpeedScan Pro is uninstalled.
Why should I uninstall PC SpeedScan Pro?
Ascentive's PC SpeedScan Pro uses extreme system resources and does not 'clean' your PC unless you upgrade to the full paid verison.
Typical installation path: C:\Program Files\ascentive\pc speedscan pro\
Description from Ascentive“It always surprises people to discover that a computer can have hundreds of Registry Errors and Invalid Files lurking behind-the-scenes on their PC. These registry errors often go unnoticed because they do not appear on the screen. Over time, registry errors can build up and destabilize your system, causing programs to freeze and crash. With our simple PC Performance Scan you can find out how many registry errors and invalid files it found that may be corrupting your PC. Ascentive’s PC SpeedScan Pro software is easy to download and install, and even easier to use. There are no complicated settings, no confusing manuals to read and no annoying 3rd party ad popups. With a simple one-click download and step-by-step Easy-Install, our registry cleanup software is the perfect solution to get your PC up to speed. Paid activation is required to remove detected errors. Not all errors will harm your PC performance or stability and your results may vary. All products have a 30 day money back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied. Free technical support is provided with any purchase for 1 year.”
Publisher about URL: http://www.ascentive.com/
Files installed by PC SpeedScan Pro
- PCSpeedScan.exe
- SSRes.dll
- Uninstall.exe
Other programs by Ascentive
- Performance Center
- ActiveSpeed
- PC ScanAndSweep
- Spyware Striker
- ActiveSpeed
About Ascentive
Ascentive LLC, maker of Finallyfast software, is an U.S. company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . The company offers a variety of products and services intended to eliminate spyware, malware and other undesirable programs which may exist on a user's computer. In addition, Ascentive sells a host of optimizing software products , which are intended to maximize the performance of a personal computer . Ascentive offers free trials for almost all of its products. In addition, the company provides software updates and replacements. Ascentive offers customer support as well. The company has reportedly received various awards and accolades from several industry publications.
More about Ascentive...Ascentive web site: www.ascentive.com
Files installed by Ascentive
- contest.dll (ConnectionTester by Ascentive)
- apcmain.exe (Ascentive Performance Center by Ascentive LLC)
- asccontest.dll (Ascentive ConnectionTester by Ascentive)
- apcmain.exe (Ascentive Performance Center by Ascentive)
Ascentive policies
The following can be found in Ascentive's privacy policies and terms of service:
“Our software may include links or recommendations for other Ascentive products that would complement your current purchase. If you decide to activate ”
How to Automatically Uninstall PC SpeedScan Pro (with Boost)
If you you do not have Boost installed yet, download Boost and enjoy your PC.
Open Boost by either double-clicking the Boost icon 
in your notification area next to your PC's clock, or single-clicking the Boost icon and clicking the Open Boost button on the top left of the Boost notification window.
If you are not currently on the My PC screen of the main Boost window, click the My PC tab.
Click the Optimize programs button 
, this will launch the Program Optimization screen.
Locate the program in the list called PC SpeedScan Pro by Ascentive. (The program could be listed under any of the section such as Uninstall Recommended, Possible Uninstall, etc. based on how well PC SpeedScan Pro performs on your PC.)
PC SpeedScan Pro by Ascentive
To the right of the list item, click the Uninstall 
button and Boost will completely remove PC SpeedScan Pro from your PC.
How to Manually Uninstall PC SpeedScan Pro (with Windows)
Use Add/Remove Programs control panel in Windows makes to uninstall PC SpeedScan Pro. Follow the appropriate instructions below to use this control panel.
Windows 7
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
In Large or Small icon view, click Programs and Features. If you're using Category view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.
Select PC SpeedScan Pro from the list of programs, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.
Windows Vista
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
In Classic View, double-click Programs and Features. In Control Panel Home view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.
Select PC SpeedScan Pro from the program list, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.
Windows XP
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
Click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
Select PC SpeedScan Pro from the list of programs and click Remove.