PC Maximum Cleaner

By GoldSparrow in Potentially Unwanted Programs

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 16,842
Threat Level: 10 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 17
First Seen: September 21, 2015
Last Seen: July 30, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Computer users that like to install free software with the 'Express' or 'Typical' option may become infected with a program named PC Maximum Cleaner. PC Maximum Cleaner will display various pop-up windows in your browser that may seem legitimate due to the implementation of the Windows shield icon that can be seen in its 'Control Panel'. Also, the 'Windows Network Defender' pop-ups may claim that your browsing activity has been restricted due to a security issue, and you should call 877-777-5203 to get help to solve the problem. Users that experience the Windows Network Defender alerts need to know that this program impersonates a security application but is nothing more than an adware that is created to scare users with suggestions about security breaches and promote fake technical support services. The adware that is responsible for the PC Maximum Cleaner may suggest you to install rogue software, PUPs and similar content. Those apps will not protect you; instead, it may turn off your Windows Firewall and expose you to advanced cyber threats. The PC Maximum Cleaner alerts should not be trusted, and you are advised not to click on the content displayed by it to avoid installing harmful software. Its name' may encourage users to trust messages displayed by PC Maximum Cleaner. However, you should not forget that you have adware on your PC designed to direct you to call bogus technicians on 877-777-5203 and welcome you to install fake security tools. PC Maximum Cleaner may affect your Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox browsers. You should use a reputable anti-malware tool to remove PC Maximum Cleaner and similar content if they are affecting your PC.

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Registry Details

PC Maximum Cleaner may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
Regexp file mask
%WINDIR%\System32\Tasks\PCMaximumCleaner_Popup
%WINDIR%\System32\Tasks\PCMaximumCleaner_Start

Directories

PC Maximum Cleaner may create the following directory or directories:

%APPDATA%\PC Maximum Cleaner
%LOCALAPPDATA%\PC Maximum Cleaner
%PROGRAMFILES%\PC Maximum Cleaner
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\PC Maximum Cleaner

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