How to remove RegClean?
What is RegClean?
RegClean (a.k.a RegClean 2008) is a rogue anti-spyware program (a rogue registry cleaner) released January 7, 2008. This one pretends to be the best registry cleaner there is, but the reality is way different. Reg Clean is a scam not unlike any other rogue anti-spyware scam: this program uses scare tactics, such as falsified scan reports, to make users to buy the fake full version.
RegClean must be downloaded and installed manually. When active, it allows you to perform a registry scan, which produces a false and exaggerated report spiced-up with registry errors. These errors can supposedly only be fixed using the full version of RegClean2008, which is, of course, something you have to buy and which doesn’t really work.
RegClean’s website tries desperately to be convincing, but fails. Everything is just too random, especially the misplaced and misguided logos, such as the one that assures us there is no adware or spyware bundled to the trial version – sounds really legitimate, doesn’t it? And I really loved this part: "Q: Why is my computer slow? A: It’s not a virus and it’s not a problem with your hardware. The fact of the matter is that your Windows registry is corrupted, seriously compromising your computer’s speed and stability. " Notice the random bold text and the overall amount of nonsense. There is, of course, no contact information, so I wouldn’t be overexcited about that "Money back guarantee".
RegClean is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block regclean.com using your HOSTS file. Note, that rogue anti-spyware removal is typically a difficult task.
RegClean is Extremely dangerous
RegClean is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program RegClean may spread via Trojans RegClean may display fake security messages RegClean may install additional spyware to your computer RegClean may repair its files, spread or update by itself RegClean violates your privacy and compromises your security
for RegClean detection
Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like RegClean and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.
Manual RegClean removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove RegClean, 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 Spyware Doctor or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Stop these RegClean processes:
Disable these RegClean DLL files::
Remove these RegClean Registry Entries:
Remove these RegClean files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other RegClean infected files and get help in RegClean removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing RegClean and similar threats.
RegClean 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 RegClean can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads RegClean trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, RegClean offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, RegClean does not only fix the errors, but it also takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.
Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as RegClean, 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 RegClean, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as RegClean, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
I had a pop up every once in a while which advertised Reg Clean Pro and did a free scan but when I tried the free scan, it would not fix many problems if any and told me that I would have to buy the service if I wanted it. I tried to find it on control panel of software programs to remove but could not find it. When I called the number on the ad, I talked to someone who got into my computer and showed me hundreds of errors which he said could only be fixed by a certified Microsoft engineer. I said I usually call Microsoft and they charge me $49 per problem. He said they could not help me only he could help me and he charged me $350 for a two year program to do first a 3 way clean and a 5 way repair. He said I could use their service for 2 years once a month for a check up or call them any time toll free 877340 9240. I dealt with Ankur Khemani. Some one is cleaning my computer now from India. Have I been scammed? Ankur walked me through my pay pal account after I gave him my master card and he wanted me to run it through pay pal with him on my computer watching me. I could not remember my pay pal pass word so he just ran through my charge for the $350. First he said $199 for one year and when I agreed, he said for 2 years it would be $350. When I agreed he said later on if I wanted 3 years and I said no.
Well, it is a bit grey-zone. First, most of errors registry cleaners detect are grey-zone. They are not harmful, they do not cause large (or any) speed loss and so on. And, in case of real problems, Microsoft engineers can fix them for sure.
So, I would say they lied to you a bit. The most of registry scanners are trying to scare you into using them
Now it is impossible to tell what errors there were on your PC. There might have been real problems, there might have been exaggerated problems. For me it is not worth 199$/year. I would suggest sticking to using decent internet security suite, scanning with CCleaner (which is free) for registry errors, and, in case of something bad happening, using Microsoft or someone on Crossloop to fix particular problem for fee, or searching for solution on web. I would say it is a bit cheaper
i recently bought this program and used my debit card. after about 2 weeks we get report for a use of my card elsewhere. i found this article and wondered “is this connected to regclean.” if so i already uninstalled it is that all that needs to be done to make sure my personal security is safe. also i have norton and it does daily scans could these vireses pass norton
remove at once tired of the interuptions
remove at “once” tired of the interuptions!
please dont pay any money and call your credit card company for your money this is fake…..
remove
Regclean es la mayor estafa que he visto en muchos años. quien esté detras de este programa debería ir a la carcel por terrorista informatico.
Thank you very much, i only can laugh, everything is faked. Also some Questions and much.more texts about the programm. A bad fail – also the faked security logos..