How to Remove Boost.dll

Why you need to remove Boost.dll?

Boost.dll is a file that you might discover on your PC. The dll extension in the name stands for dynamic link library, and you should know that files of this type help one or more applications to function. This means that if a dll file is present on your PC, there is a program or programs it is related to. In the case of boost.dll the corresponding application is called Boost and it falls in the category of adware. Hence, if the file is existing on your system, your browser will be flooded with tons of annoying ads because that is what adware programs do. It is important to remember not to interact with any of the ads displayed by the Boost application because you might be exposed to dangerous threats. That could be a hard thing to do because they could present you with very tempting offers, but still you should do your best to resist them for the sake of your virtual security. What you have to do when you come across boost.dll and various Boost ads is to remove the dll file along with the associated application.

How did I get infected with Boost.dll?

There are two ways for the boost.dll file to enter your PC. First, it could have been downloaded automatically from a spam email or from a file sharing website, and then it has attracted and installed the Boost application on your system. Or, the Boost adware could have entered your computer first and installed the boost.dll file there. The latter is much more likely to happen, so you should focus on how adware manages to enter the PC unnoticed. This could happen in a variety of ways but what they all have in common is that they require interaction by the user in order for them to be successful. One of the distribution methods of adware is known as software bundling and it involves silent installation of additional programs. Since users usually select the quicker installation option when they download free applications, they skip the steps where additional applications are offered, and consequently miss their chance to decline them. This is the most common way to get infected with adware, but that could also happen by clicking random pop-up ads and visiting malicious websites. All in all, you should be careful while you are on the web if you want to prevent different infections.

Why is Boost.dll dangerous?

You should not worry about the boost.dll file itself because it cannot damage your system in any way. The adware related to it is what should bother you because it will present you to potential dangers. These dangers are posed by the ads displayed by the Boost application aided by the boost.dll file. All the ads generated by this application will redirect you to third-party websites which belong to the people who support the application financially. The websites could simply need to increase their traffic count or they could be designed by cyber criminals to spread malware. You can never know which one does what until you land on it. This is something you should not let happen because the outcome could be severe. Another thing you should keep in mind if Boost is on your computer is that it will collect information about your activity on the web, which could lead to breaches in your privacy. Prevent this from happening by deleting the Boost application and more importantly the boost.dll file allowing it to run on your computer.

Manual Boost.dll removal

• Stop the rundll32.exe windows process that is loading the Boost.dll by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC, locate the process, right click on it and choose end process.
• Delete the following directories and files:

C:\Users\{username}\Desktop\boost_880001_0101.exe
C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\6qeoodjs.default-1405\extensions\boost@boost.net.xpi
C:\Program Files\Boost\Boost.ico
C:\Program Files\Boost\64Boost.dll
C:\Program Files\Boost\Boost.dll
C:\Program Files\Boost\Boost.exe
C:\Program Files\Boost\Boosti.dll
C:\Program Files\Boost\uninstall.exe

To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify any registry leftovers or temporary files.