What is PCCleaner?
- Type: Spyware
- Category: Rogue Programs
- Discovered: 5 August 2007
- Removal tools: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, Spyware Doctor
1. Introduction
PCCleaner falls into Fake-Antispyware category because of overdone computer security alerts. Security warnings occur in taskbar area. User is persuaded to buy licensed PCCleaner version in the effect to clean personal computer from spyware and viruses.
PCCleaner can also be named: PCCleaner 2007
PCCleaner can also be named: PCCleaner 2007
2. PCCleaner removal tools:
- Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (for the installation guide click here)
- Spyware Doctor (for the installation guide click here)
3. PCCleaner files:
SysCleaner.exe4. Hijackthis entries:
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [PCCleaner] \SysCleaner.exe