How to remove PCCleanPro ?

July 3rd, 2008
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What is PCCleanPro?

PCCleanPro is a rogue anti-spyware program - a corrupt spyware remover, which uses illicit methods to mislead users into purchasing it. PCCleanPro usually enters the system by using trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo, which lurk in porn/warez websites, disguised as video codecs.

Once inside and active, PCCleanPro will floods the user with popups and fake system notifications, supposedly to inform him that he is infected. This information is not correct, but it is used to convince the user he is in need of a spyware remover. All that's left is to lead the user to PCCleanPro, which is easily done by linking him there.

PCCleanPro is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block it's homepage Antispyware-Review.biz using your HOSTS file.

PCCleanPro is Extremely dangerous

arrow PCCleanPro is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow PCCleanPro may spread via Trojans
arrow PCCleanPro may display fake security messages
arrow PCCleanPro may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow PCCleanPro may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow PCCleanPro violates your privacy and compromises your security
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Manual PCCleanPro removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove PCCleanPro, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using automatic spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.

Remove these PCCleanPro processes:
Remove these PCCleanPro DLL files:
Remove these PCCleanPro Registry files:
Remove these PCCleanPro files:
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PCCleanPro is classified as Rogue Anti-Spyware. After infecting a user’s system, it proceeds to scare its victim into buying the “product” by displaying fake security messages, stating that your computer is infected with spyware and only PCCleanPro can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads PCCleanPro trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, PCCleanPro offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, PCCleanPro not only does not fix the errors, but it takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.

Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as PCCleanPro, may offer users to buy it after the victim clicks on a banner or a pop-up while surfing the internet. Usually, a Trojan is installed to a victim’s computer after clicking on the advertisement. It then proceeds to download or even install PCCleanPro, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as PCCleanPro, is nearly impossible to remove manually.


How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Rogue Anti-Spyware such as PCCleanPro?

Numerous undesirable and annoying pop-ups: A typical Rogue Anti-Spyware parasite keeps track of your internet browsing habits, sending your browsing history data to remote servers, owned by third party companies that use this information to advertise their products via numerous pop-ups, toolbars, hijacked homepages and spam letters. All these undesirable advertising methods are used on the victims of Rogue Anti-Spyware.
Changed or new icons: Sometimes, Rogue Anti-Spyware installs unwanted software to a victim’s PC without user’s knowledge and consent. This may lead to slower PC performance and stability, as well as more unwanted programs you can't remove.

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