Remove CleanMyPC from computer

Step by step process to delete CleanMyPC

CleanMyPC is advertised as a tool for software optimization that can run various detection removal process and helps in improving computer performance. However, it is categorized as potentially unwanted program that commonly intrude without users consent. Since it has its own promotional websites, users can download it intentionally. Once installed, users are urged to get the activation or purchase the full version of such tool so as to enable all its functions.

In other words, users are asked for payment for the program to work. To be more precise, they do not fix any real issues they provide fake scan results in order to trick user. However, often despite being purchased it remains non-operational. Thus, you should not trust on these apps. In case, if you are using you must think of CleanMyPC removal. Furthermore, this type of app can be used to distribute other PUAs like adware, browser hijackers.

Moreover, adware is a type of software that appears with each visiting pages and search result. Similarly, those ads are designed to promote untrustworthy websites or even execute scripts that can download and install other unwanted programs. Browser hijackers are PUAs that can promote fake search engine by modifying certain browser settings. They are not able to get relevant information from their browsers.

Additionally, both adware types and browser hijacking applications have data tracking abilities. They can collect browsing data that includes IP addresses, viewed pages, entered search queries, geo-locations and other similar details. All details could be shared with potent cyber criminals who misuse them to generate illicit revenue that can cost on privacy and even identity exposure. Therefore, it is highly recommended not to trust on programs like CleanMyPC.

How did CleanMyPC intrude?

Mostly users download it unintentionally since many deceptive techniques are used by cyber criminals for their distribution. The most effective out of them is software bundling. In this process, stealth installation of unwanted apps takes place together with some regular software. What the developer does is hide the bundled apps behind custom/Advanced option of downloading/installation setups. When users rush these setups they often cause the involuntary installation of unreliable programs. Therefore, it is highly recommended to check content for its legitimacy prior to its installation. Only official websites and direct download links should be used.

Remove CleanMyPC

Complete removal instructions have been described below. Follow it so that you will not find any trouble while performing virus removal process. You can use reliable antivirus removal tool such as Spyhunter that has the ability to remove CleanMyPC and all rogue applications immediately from the computer.

Threat summary

Name: CleanMyPC

Type: Potentially unwanted program, potentially unwanted application

Symptoms: A program that you do not recall installing suddenly appeared on your computer. A new application is performing computer scans and displays warning messages about ‘found issues’. Asks for payment to eliminate the supposedly found errors.

Distribution Methods: Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers, malicious ads, torrent file downloads.

Damage: Internet browser tracking possibly privacy issues, display of unwanted ads and redirect to dubious websites.

Removal: In order to remove CleanMyPC, go through given below removal guidelines or you can use reliable antivirus tool.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Important Note: This malware asks you to enable the web browser notifications. So, before you go the manual removal process, execute these steps.

Google Chrome (PC)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the Menu button
• Select “Settings”. Scroll the mouse downward to choose “Advanced” option
• Go to “Privacy and Security” section by scrolling downward and then select “Content settings” and then “Notification” option
• Find each suspicious URLs and click on three dots on the right side and choose “Block” or “Remove” option

Google Chrome (Android)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the menu button and then click on “Settings”
• Scroll down further to click on “site settings” and then press on “notifications” option
• In the newly opened window, choose each suspicious URLs one by one
• In the permission section, select “notification” and “Off” the toggle button

Mozilla Firefox

• On the right corner of the screen, you will notice three dots which is the “Menu” button
• Select “Options” and choose “Privacy and Security” in the toolbar present in the left side of the screen
• Slowly scroll down and go to “Permission” section then choose “Settings” option next to “Notifications”
• In the newly opened window, select all the suspicious URLs. Click on the drop-down menu and select “Block”

Internet Explorer

• In the Internet Explorer window, select the Gear button present on the right corner
• Choose “Internet Options”
• Select “Privacy” tab and then “Settings” under the “Pop-up Blocker” section
• Select all the suspicious URLs one by one and click on the “Remove” option

Microsoft Edge

• Open the Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots on the right corner of the screen to open the menu
• Scroll down and select “Settings”
• Scroll down further to choose “view advanced settings”
• In the “Website Permission” option, click on “Manage” option
• Click on switch under every suspicious URL

Safari (Mac):

• On the upper right side corner, click on “Safari” and then select “Preferences”
• Go to “website” tab and then choose “Notification” section on the left pane
• Search for the suspicious URLs and choose “Deny” option for each one of them

Manual Steps to Remove CleanMyPC:

Remove the related items of CleanMyPC using Control-Panel

Windows 7 Users

Click “Start” (the windows logo at the bottom left corner of the desktop screen), select “Control Panel”. Locate the “Programs” and then followed by clicking on “Uninstall Program”

Windows XP Users

Click “Start” and then choose “Settings” and then click “Control Panel”. Search and click on “Add or Remove Program’ option

Windows 10 and 8 Users:

Go to the lower left corner of the screen and right-click. In the “Quick Access” menu, choose “Control Panel”. In the newly opened window, choose “Program and Features”

Mac OSX Users

Click on “Finder” option. Choose “Application” in the newly opened screen. In the “Application” folder, drag the app to “Trash”. Right click on the Trash icon and then click on “Empty Trash”.

In the uninstall programs window, search for the PUAs. Choose all the unwanted and suspicious entries and click on “Uninstall” or “Remove”.

After you uninstall all the potentially unwanted program causing CleanMyPC issues, scan your computer with an anti-malware tool for any remaining PUPs and PUAs or possible malware infection. To scan the PC, use the recommended the anti-malware tool.

How to Remove Adware (CleanMyPC) from Internet Browsers

Delete malicious add-ons and extensions from IE

Click on the gear icon at the top right corner of Internet Explorer. Select “Manage Add-ons”. Search for any recently installed plug-ins or add-ons and click on “Remove”.

Additional Option

If you still face issues related to CleanMyPC removal, you can reset the Internet Explorer to its default setting.

Windows XP users: Press on “Start” and click “Run”. In the newly opened window, type “inetcpl.cpl” and click on the “Advanced” tab and then press on “Reset”.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users: Press the Windows logo, type inetcpl.cpl in the start search box and press enter.  In the newly opened window, click on the “Advanced Tab” followed by “Reset” button.

For Windows 8 Users: Open IE and click on the “gear” icon. Choose “Internet Options”

Select the “Advanced” tab in the newly opened window

Press on “Reset” option

You have to press on the “Reset” button again to confirm that you really want to reset the IE

Remove Doubtful and Harmful Extension from Google Chrome

Go to menu of Google Chrome by pressing on three vertical dots and select on “More tools” and then “Extensions”. You can search for all the recently installed add-ons and remove all of them.

Optional Method

If the problems related to CleanMyPC still persists or you face any issue in removing, then it is advised that your reset the Google Chrome browse settings. Go to three dotted points at the top right corner and choose “Settings”. Scroll down bottom and click on “Advanced”.

At the bottom, notice the “Reset” option and click on it.

In the next opened window, confirm that you want to reset the Google Chrome settings by click on the “Reset” button.

Remove CleanMyPC plugins (including all other doubtful plug-ins) from Firefox Mozilla

Open the Firefox menu and select “Add-ons”. Click “Extensions”.  Select all the recently installed browser plug-ins.

Optional Method

If you face problems in CleanMyPC removal then you have the option to rese the settings of Mozilla Firefox.

Open the browser (Mozilla Firefox) and click on the “menu” and then click on “Help”.

Choose “Troubleshooting Information”

In the newly opened pop-up window, click “Refresh Firefox” button

The next step is to confirm that really want to reset the Mozilla Firefox settings to its default by clicking on “Refresh Firefox” button.

Remove Malicious Extension from Safari

Open the Safari and go to its “Menu” and select “Preferences”.

Click on the “Extension” and select all the recently installed “Extensions” and then click on “Uninstall”.

Optional Method

Open the “Safari” and go menu. In the drop-down menu, choose “Clear History and Website Data”.

In the newly opened window, select “All History” and then press on “Clear History” option.

Delete CleanMyPC (malicious add-ons) from Microsoft Edge

Open Microsoft Edge and go to three horizontal dot icons at the top right corner of the browser. Select all the recently installed extensions and right click on the mouse to “uninstall”

Optional Method

Open the browser (Microsoft Edge) and select “Settings”

Next steps is to click on “Choose what to clear” button

Click on “show more” and then select everything and then press on “Clear” button.

Conclusion

In most cases, the PUPs and adware gets inside the marked PC through unsafe freeware downloads. It is advised that you should only choose developers website only while downloading any kind of free applications.  Choose custom or advanced installation process so that you can trace the additional PUPs listed for installation along with the main program.