Do you have PCPrivacyCleaner?

This “PCPrivacyCleaner Removal Guide” article will show you how to identify and remove PCPrivacyCleaner. This guide will be updated as more information is available.

PCPrivacyCleaner Detection Test

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PCPrivacyCleaner Description

Parasite Type: Trojans

Aliases: PC Privacy Cleaner

Important Notice: Enigmasoftware.com is not associated, affiliated, sponsored or owned by the PCPrivacyCleaner creators. This article should NOT be mistaken or confused in being associated in any way with the promotion or endorsement of PCPrivacyCleaner. Our intent is to provide information that will educate computer users on how to detect, and ultimately remove, PCPrivacyCleaner from their computer with the help of SpyHunter and/or manual removal instructions provided on this article. This article is provided “as is” and to be used for educational information purposes only.

PCPrivacyCleaner Method of Automatic Detection

The removal of spyware such as PCPrivacyCleaner can be a difficult process. If you regularly run a spyware scan with a good spyware remover, you can automatically detect PCPrivacyCleaner and other Spyware, Adware, Worms, Trojans and Browser Hijackers.

To quickly detect PCPrivacyCleaner, follow the instructions below:

1. Download SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner.

2. Select “Start Scan” to run a full system PCPrivacyCleaner scan.

3. Reboot your computer.

4. Run another scan to pick up any remaining PCPrivacyCleaner infections.

** SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner only allows you to detect PCPrivacyCleaner and other spyware. In order to remove PCPrivacyCleaner, we advise you to buy the full-version of SpyHunter. Weekly PCPrivacyCleaner file updates and technical support are available with SpyHunter’s spyware remover.

PCPrivacyCleaner Method of Infection

Click on the “How PCPrivacyCleaner Infects Your Computer” video to see a PCPrivacyCleaner infection in action! See through the eyes of an unsuspecting Internet user while him/her is being victimized by PCPrivacyCleaner.

At the end of this video, there’s a link to download SpyHunter’s Free Spyware Scanner. SpyHunter’s Free Spyware Scanner is for detection purposes only. To remove PCPrivacyCleaner, you must purchase SpyHunter’s full version.

Tip: Turn your sound ON and watch the video in Full Screen mode to fully experience how PCPrivacyCleaner infects a computer. The video contains clickable buttons.

The following PCPrivacyCleaner actions occur:

• The Internet user surfs the Web and visits a questionable website. A large amount of rogue anti-spyware programs like PCPrivacyCleaner are mostly pushed through adult websites.

• The Internet user downloads a free video codec, such as Video ActiveX Enhancement 2.07, which comes bundled with PCPrivacyCleaner. Freeware or shareware programs tend to come with other unwanted programs such as PCPrivacyCleaner. Do not install any free software without reading its EULA. By simply reading a program’s EULA, you can determine whether a program you are installing has spyware bundled with it.

• The Internet user is infected with the rogue anti-spyware program PCPrivacyCleaner. PCPrivacyCleaner runs a scan on the computer and gives a false spyware report claiming that the computer is infected with spyware. Once the scan is completed, a warning message appears that lists the spyware ‘found’ and the user has to either click on a link or a button to remove it. This deceptive tactic is an attempt to scare the Internet user into clicking on the link or button to purchase PCPrivacyCleaner.

• The Internet user closes all the fake Windows error messages and warnings and is unaware that PCPrivacyCleaner is still running its malicious tasks in the background. PCPrivacyCleaner reloads itself on a timer so if the Internet user closes the program it will only take a few moments until it opens again. The average Internet user does not realize when spyware has infected his/her computer until it is too late and the spyware problem has already spread throughout the computer.

• Internet user opens web browser and is redirected to a rogue website. Known rogue websites that promote rogue anti-spyware programs are iesecurepages.com, ahomepcsafety.com, securitypills.com, softhomepage.com, asafetyliner.com, puresafetyhere.com, safehomesite.com, instantsafepage.com, safetyonlinepage.com, among others. The Internet user is bombard with websites that pop up messages that tries to push a product on him/her. Ignore such messages! We recommend closing these windows by clicking on the X instead of the ‘OK’ button.

PCPrivacyCleaner Symptoms

The following PCPrivacyCleaner symptoms occur:

• PCPrivacyCleaner displays a fake system alert similar to a Windows notification message.
  A red or green flashing icon appears in your system tray. If you click on the icon, a fake system alert pops up and directs you to a rogue website similar to safetyuptodate.com. In some cases, even when you don’t click on the icon the fake system alert may still pop up.

• The fake system alert promises to give you a legitimate anti-spyware program that will help you fix spyware problems, but instead it really reports false information to try to trick you into purchasing the program.

• PCPrivacyCleaner hijacks or modifies your homepage and displays new desktop shortcuts.
  PCPrivacyCleaner changes your default homepage to a different homepage and creates new unnecessary shortcuts on your desktop. Sometimes PCPrivacyCleaner won’t even allow you to change it back to your original homepage. A website you may be redirected to is PCPrivacyCleaner.com or other rogue websites that promote PCPrivacyCleaner.

• PCPrivacyCleaner installs a rogue toolbar called Security Toolbar 7.1.
  Security toolbar 7.1 is a rogue toolbar that comes with two green bars, one that says “block adware” and the other “remove spyware”. If you click on either of them you’re directed to a rogue anti-spyware site which can install additional malware.

• PCPrivacyCleaner bombards your PC with fake Windows warnings messages.
  Even after you’ve closed all the PCPrivacyCleaner messages or your PC has been idle for awhile, you’ll still get constant alert popups appearing on your system tray or on your screen.

PCPrivacyCleaner Anatomy

As new PCPrivacyCleaner spyware components are reported by our customers and our Spyware Threat Research Labs, we will update this section.

Name: PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe
File Size: 565712
MD5: 791283849378cb86f9926517a7cd53f5

Name: pcpc.exe
File Size: 565712
MD5: 791283849378cb86f9926517a7cd53f5

Name: PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe
File Size: 607184
MD5: 4a92c2a513a53d030e0308d8c87fe4f4

Name: pcpc.exe
File Size: 678352
MD5: 10c51863af229b40b0375fc39b37c7b8

Name: pcpc.exe
File Size: 854992
MD5: 48ba8bfecf840fc9a5f8ff2e225452a7

Name: pcpc.exe
File Size: 855504
MD5: 52316af5255a5ff50eadfd2caab77ee6

Name: pcpc.exe
File Size: 647120
MD5: b958c516bc086c51f8a5208b9f6a8222

Name: pcpc.exe
File Size: 875984
MD5: 86a0b2e098a81152e34316b4f5bd2342

Name: pcpc.exe
File Size: 934352
MD5: a0bcd613f34d6acb4c7493a27dd359d6

Name: PCPC_Setup_Free.exe
File Size: 934352
MD5: 8a2b0065089222ba5779c92ce44871ff

Name: PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe
File Size: 446524
MD5: 445619a55451213ecbd08bfaf04d55b5

Name: PCPC_Setup_Free[2].exe
File Size: 88824
MD5: 01697b406f4c2da440f61375a13c1270

Name: PCPC_Setup_Free.exe
File Size: 934864
MD5: 7e6ce698fea14084b406ed22378583e7

Name: PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe
File Size: 934864
MD5: 7e6ce698fea14084b406ed22378583e7

Name: PCPC_Setup_Free.exe
File Size: 934864
MD5: 094ea62f28c446673ba066f72f64fce4

Name: PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe
File Size: 934864
MD5: e57c0d989a845f82c9fb8cc2c36fe045

PCPrivacyCleaner Manual Removal Instructions

Use Caution! Please read the instructions below carefully. Manual removal of PCPrivacyCleaner is a delicate procedure. Proceed at your own risk. We advise you to backup your system before you manually remove PCPrivacyCleaner.

If you are still having problems with PCPrivacyCleaner after completing these instructions, we recommend you download SpyHunter’s Spyware Detection Tool to safely remove PCPrivacyCleaner.

To manually remove PCPrivacyCleaner, follow these removal steps:

Step 1: How to Kill PCPrivacyCleaner files using Process Explorer.

• 1a. How to Kill PCPrivacyCleaner Processes.

• 1. Download and install Process Explorer.

  2. Open Process Explorer.

  3. Locate the PCPrivacyCleaner processes listed below.

  4. To kill an PCPrivacyCleaner process, right-click the PCPrivacyCleaner process and choose the option “Kill Process Tree”.

  5. Kill the following PCPrivacyCleaner processes:
     pcpc.exe
     PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe
     PCPC_Setup_Free.exe
     %program_files%\pcprivacycleaner\pcpc.exe

• Step 2: How to Delete PCPrivacyCleaner Registry Keys and Values.

• 1. Right-click on your Desktop > select “New” option > select “Text Document” (.txt file) option.

  2. Rename the .txt file as a .reg file and call it “Delete_Registry_
     PCPrivacyCleaner_Entities.reg”. This renamed .reg file is a command that creates a shortcut to your Windows registry and allows you to easily delete registry values.

  3. Right-click and select the “Edit” option.

  4. Copy and paste the PCPrivacyCleaner keys listed below.

  5. In the menu bar, go to “File” > select “Save” > then click the “X” button to close the file.

  6. Double-click on the .reg file.

  7. When the message box appears saying “Are you sure you want to add the information in C:DOCUME~1%username%DesktopDELETE~1.REG to the registry?”, click the “Yes” button.

  8. When the message box appears saying “Information in C:DOCUME~1
     %username%DesktopDELETE~1.REG has been successfully entered into the registry.”, click the “OK” button.

  9. The PCPrivacyCleaner registry keys have been deleted from your registry.

  10. Copy and paste the following PCPrivacyCleaner keys:

      Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
      
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWSNT\CURRENTVERSION\WINDOWS\APPINIT_DLLS\PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\WINLOGON\NOTIFY\PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWSNT\CURRENTVERSION\WINDOWS\APPINIT_DLLS\Uninstall PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\WINLOGON\NOTIFY\Uninstall PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Uninstall PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Uninstall PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Uninstall PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Uninstall PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Uninstall PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Uninstall PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Uninstall PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Uninstall PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Uninstall PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Uninstall PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Uninstall PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Uninstall PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Uninstall PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Uninstall PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Uninstall PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Uninstall PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Uninstall PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Uninstall PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Uninstall PCPrivacyCleaner.lnk]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWSNT\CURRENTVERSION\WINDOWS\APPINIT_DLLS\PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\WINLOGON\NOTIFY\PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\PCPC_Setup_Free[1].exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWSNT\CURRENTVERSION\WINDOWS\APPINIT_DLLS\pcpc.exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\WINLOGON\NOTIFY\pcpc.exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\pcpc.exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\pcpc.exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\pcpc.exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\pcpc.exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\pcpc.exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\pcpc.exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\pcpc.exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\pcpc.exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\pcpc.exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\pcpc.exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\pcpc.exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\pcpc.exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\pcpc.exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\pcpc.exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\pcpc.exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\pcpc.exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\pcpc.exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\pcpc.exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\pcpc.exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWSNT\CURRENTVERSION\WINDOWS\APPINIT_DLLS\Privacy Protector.url]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\WINLOGON\NOTIFY\Privacy Protector.url]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Privacy Protector.url]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Privacy Protector.url]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Privacy Protector.url]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Privacy Protector.url]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Privacy Protector.url]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Privacy Protector.url]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Privacy Protector.url]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Privacy Protector.url]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Privacy Protector.url]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Privacy Protector.url]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Privacy Protector.url]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Privacy Protector.url]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Privacy Protector.url]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Privacy Protector.url]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Privacy Protector.url]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Privacy Protector.url]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Privacy Protector.url]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Privacy Protector.url]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Privacy Protector.url]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWSNT\CURRENTVERSION\WINDOWS\APPINIT_DLLS\Spyware&Malware Protection.url]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\WINLOGON\NOTIFY\Spyware&Malware Protection.url]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Spyware&Malware Protection.url]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Spyware&Malware Protection.url]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Spyware&Malware Protection.url]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Spyware&Malware Protection.url]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Spyware&Malware Protection.url]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Spyware&Malware Protection.url]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Spyware&Malware Protection.url]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Spyware&Malware Protection.url]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Spyware&Malware Protection.url]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Spyware&Malware Protection.url]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Spyware&Malware Protection.url]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Spyware&Malware Protection.url]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Spyware&Malware Protection.url]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Spyware&Malware Protection.url]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Spyware&Malware Protection.url]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Spyware&Malware Protection.url]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Spyware&Malware Protection.url]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Spyware&Malware Protection.url]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Spyware&Malware Protection.url]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\PCPrivacyCleaner]
      
      

• Step 3: How to Delete PCPrivacyCleaner Directories.

• 1. To locate PCPrivacyCleaner directories, go to “Start” > “My Computer” > “Local Disk (C:)” > “Program Files” > “Show the contents of this folder”.

  2. Search and delete the PCPrivacyCleaner directories listed below.

  3. Right-click on the PCPrivacyCleaner folder and select “Delete”. option.

  4. When the message box appears saying “Are you sure you want to remove the folder [FOLDERNAME] and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?”, click the “Yes” button.

  5. When the message box appears saying “Renaming, moving or deleting [FOLDERNAME] could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?”, click the “Yes” button.

  6. Search and delete the following PCPrivacyCleaner directories:
     %AppData%\PCPrivacyCleaner
     %AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\PCPrivacyCleaner
     %ProgramFiles%\PCPrivacyCleaner

• Step 4: How to Restore Original Default Home Page.

• 1. Go to “Start” > “Control Panel” > “Internet Options”.

  2. Click on the General Tab > click the Use Default button under Home Page.

  3. Click “Apply” and then click the “OK” button.

  4. Open a Web browser to verify that your default homepage has been restored.

• Step 5: How to Remove the PCPrivacyCleaner Icons.

• 1. If the PCPrivacyCleaner icons still remain on your Desktop, you can drag and drop them to the “Recycle Bin”.

  2. Reboot your computer to make sure all changes made for the removal of PCPrivacyCleaner are complete. If your computer still has issues, you should scan your computer for PCPrivacyCleaner with a spyware scanner.

Submit PCPrivacyCleaner To Our Spyware Threat Research Labs

Since PCPrivacyCleaner spyware components change constantly, you may come across application issues that prevent you from removing PCPrivacyCleaner completely.

You can report PCPrivacyCleaner spyware components by using SpyHunter’s Free Support Log System. Our Support Log System takes snapshots of all the points of execution on your operating system, allowing us to precisely identify each and any problem.

We encourage you to post your Support Logs on this article so we can help you come up with a custom fix.

Below are the instructions on how to generate Support Logs using SpyHunter.

Open SpyHunter > click on the “Generate Support Log” button > click on the “Copy to Clipboard” button to save your Support Logs > Post your Support Logs to this article.

Disclaimer

Warning!! Enigma Software Group can not be held responsible for any problems that may occur by using the information contained within this PCPrivacyCleaner removal guide. By following any of these PCPrivacyCleaner removal instructions, you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. If you do not agree, do not follow these PCPrivacyCleaner removal instructions. We make no guarantees that these PCPrivacyCleaner removal instructions will completely remove PCPrivacyCleaner. Spyware changes regularly; therefore, it is difficult to fully clean an infected machine through manual means. In order to effectively clean and secure your computer, we recommend you purchase our spyware remover SpyHunter or seek professional help from a computer expert.

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