How to remove CleanMyPC

About CleanMyPC

CleanMyPC is a potentially unwanted program (PUP), advertised as a system optimization tool. Unreliable system optimizers are very common, we regularly post about a new one appearing (Power Speedup 2018, Power PC Care 2018, PC Health Advisor). They aren’t exactly dangerous programs and they aren’t classified as a malicious, but they are still potentially unwanted. The reason such programs are classified as PUPs is because they install without permission, and show false results in order to alarm users enough to buy the full programs. In many cases, these programs use the bundling method, which essentially means that they are attached to legitimate freeware as extra offers. Those offers are authorized to install alongside, unless users manually deselect them during installation. This is a rather sneaky method because in many cases, users are not even aware of there being anything attached.

Programs like CleanMyPC are advertised as tools that will speed up your device and improve its performance by fixing various issues. However, in order to get more sales, such programs try to deceive the user by displaying either non-existent issues, or making minor ones seem severe. The programs offer to solve those issues but the user first needs to purchase the full versions. When users see a list of hundreds of issues, they become alarmed and proceed to purchase the programs.

In general, many tech-savvy users agree that a system optimizer is not necessary in order to keep a computer functioning properly. Those programs promise to speed up a computer by erasing a few files, when in reality it would not have any affect. They also mess with the registry, which can have serious consequences. While CleanMyPC is not a dangerous program, we do suggest you consider carefully whether your computer would actually benefit from it. If not, you should remove CleanMyPC.

How do PUPs spread?

Potentially unwanted programs often spread via the bundling method, which is essentially adding extra items to programs. In many cases, free programs come bundled with adware, browser hijackers and various kinds of PUPs. They are set to install alongside the program, unless users manually prevent them from doing so. In order to be able to do that, users need to opt for Advanced (Custom) settings when installing programs. Those settings will make all added offers visible, and users will have the option of deselecting them. It’s doubtful any of the offers will be of any use, so it’s recommended to deselect all offers.

Since many free programs come with bundled offers, you should always pay attention when installing software, even when you get it from reliable sources. You won’t end up with serious malware via this method, but the adware, browser hijackers and PUPs you can get will be annoying to get rid of.

Should you uninstall CleanMyPC?

First of all, CleanMyPC is not a malicious program, and it does not behave like one. However, we would research it carefully before making a purchase. Keep in mind that programs like this often try to deceive users into buying the full versions. Fraudulent system optimizers show fake scan results, where issues are either made up or are completely minor but made to seem serious. Oftentimes, in order to alarm users, the programs claim that there are hundreds of issues on the computer, which are supposedly both negatively affecting the computer’s performance and possibly harming it. When users try to fix those identified issues, they are requested to buy the full version, which is usually around $30. The thing about these kinds of programs is that they often classify things like old registry entries as serious issues. Those entries may be leftovers from uninstalled programs, and they really don’t have any noticeable affect on the computer, despite what many registry cleaners claim. So if CleanMyPC detects registry entries as serious issues, users would be paying $30 for nothing, as a registry clean up will have no positive affect on the system.

On the contrary, some registry cleaners could even harm a device. If the wrong entry is deleted, it could result in programs not functioning properly, or not openable at all. Worst case scenario, users would need to reinstall their system. This is one of the reasons why even Microsoft advises against using such programs.

If you believe that your computer could benefit from using such a program, you can find better options for free. However, do be aware that system optimizers might delete files that are necessary, thus causing more trouble than they’re worth. In general, many users believe that Windows computers are fully capable of managing themselves, thus a cleaner is not necessary.

CleanMyPC removal

Some anti-malware programs will detect CleanMyPC as a potentially unwanted programs, so you can delete CleanMyPC automatically. However, it might be easier to remove CleanMyPC manually. If you are unsure about how to uninstall a program, you can use the below provided instructions to help you.

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Quick Menu

Step 1. Uninstall CleanMyPC and related programs.

• Windows 8
• Windows 7
• Windows XP
• Mac OS

Remove CleanMyPC from Windows 8

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once Quick Access Menu shows up, select Control Panel choose Programs and Features and select to Uninstall a software.

Uninstall CleanMyPC from Windows 7

Click Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features → Uninstall a program.

Delete CleanMyPC from Windows XP

Click Start → Settings → Control Panel. Locate and click → Add or Remove Programs.

Remove CleanMyPC from Mac OS X

Click Go button at the top left of the screen and select Applications. Select applications folder and look for CleanMyPC or any other suspicious software. Now right click on every of such entries and select Move to Trash, then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

Step 2. Delete CleanMyPC from your browsers

• Internet Explorer
• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari

Terminate the unwanted extensions from Internet Explorer

1. Tap the Gear icon and go to Manage Add-ons.
2. Pick Toolbars and Extensions and eliminate all suspicious entries (other than Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, Oracle or Adobe)
3. Leave the window.

Change Internet Explorer homepage if it was changed by virus:

1. Tap the gear icon (menu) on the top right corner of your browser and click Internet Options.
2. In General Tab remove malicious URL and enter preferable domain name. Press Apply to save changes.

Reset your browser

1. Click the Gear icon and move to Internet Options.
2. Open the Advanced tab and press Reset.
3. Choose Delete personal settings and pick Reset one more time.
4. Tap Close and leave your browser.
5. If you were unable to reset your browsers, employ a reputable anti-malware and scan your entire computer with it.

Erase CleanMyPC from Google Chrome

1. Access menu (top right corner of the window) and pick Settings.
2. Choose Extensions.
3. Eliminate the suspicious extensions from the list by clicking the Trash bin next to them.
4. If you are unsure which extensions to remove, you can disable them temporarily.

Reset Google Chrome homepage and default search engine if it was hijacker by virus

1. Press on menu icon and click Settings.
2. Look for the “Open a specific page” or “Set Pages” under “On start up” option and click on Set pages.
3. In another window remove malicious search sites and enter the one that you want to use as your homepage.
4. Under the Search section choose Manage Search engines. When in Search Engines..., remove malicious search websites. You should leave only Google or your preferred search name.
   

Reset your browser

1. If the browser still does not work the way you prefer, you can reset its settings.
2. Open menu and navigate to Settings.
3. Press Reset button at the end of the page.
4. Tap Reset button one more time in the confirmation box.
5. If you cannot reset the settings, purchase a legitimate anti-malware and scan your PC.

Remove CleanMyPC from Mozilla Firefox

1. In the top right corner of the screen, press menu and choose Add-ons (or tap Ctrl+Shift+A simultaneously).
2. Move to Extensions and Add-ons list and uninstall all suspicious and unknown entries.

Change Mozilla Firefox homepage if it was changed by virus:

1. Tap on the menu (top right corner), choose Options.
2. On General tab delete malicious URL and enter preferable website or click Restore to default.
3. Press OK to save these changes.

Reset your browser

1. Open the menu and tap Help button.
2. Select Troubleshooting Information.
3. Press Refresh Firefox.
4. In the confirmation box, click Refresh Firefox once more.
5. If you are unable to reset Mozilla Firefox, scan your entire computer with a trustworthy anti-malware.

Uninstall CleanMyPC from Safari (Mac OS X)

1. Access the menu.
2. Pick Preferences.
3. Go to the Extensions Tab.
4. Tap the Uninstall button next to the undesirable CleanMyPC and get rid of all the other unknown entries as well. If you are unsure whether the extension is reliable or not, simply uncheck the Enable box in order to disable it temporarily.
5. Restart Safari.

Reset your browser

1. Tap the menu icon and choose Reset Safari.
2. Pick the options which you want to reset (often all of them are preselected) and press Reset.
3. If you cannot reset the browser, scan your whole PC with an authentic malware removal software.