PUP.Mr PC Cleaner
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| Popularity Rank: | 15,008 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 13,406 |
| First Seen: | January 23, 2014 |
| Last Seen: | August 23, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Your system has been detected to have PUP.Mr PC Cleaner, a potentially unwanted program that may be causing issues with your computer's performance and security. It's essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it to prevent further damage.
Table of Contents
What Is PUP.Mr PC Cleaner?
PUP.Mr PC Cleaner is a type of potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may have been installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. PUPs are software applications that may not be malicious in nature but can still cause problems with your computer's performance, stability, and security. They often claim to provide useful functions, such as system cleaning or optimization, but may actually be designed to display advertisements, collect user data, or install additional unwanted software.
How PUP.Mr PC Cleaner Operates
PUP.Mr PC Cleaner may operate by installing itself on your system through various means, such as bundled software installations, infected downloads, or exploited vulnerabilities. Once installed, it may start running in the background, consuming system resources, and potentially causing issues with your computer's performance. It may also display advertisements, pop-ups, or fake alerts, attempting to trick you into purchasing or installing additional software. In some cases, PUPs like PUP.Mr PC Cleaner may also collect user data, such as browsing history or personal information, and transmit it to third-party servers.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.Mr PC Cleaner, you may experience a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, increased pop-up advertisements, and suspicious program installations. You may also notice that your browser settings have been changed, or that unfamiliar programs are running in the background. In some cases, you may receive fake alerts or warnings, claiming that your system is infected or that you need to purchase additional software to fix issues.
- Slow system performance
- Increased pop-up advertisements
- Suspicious program installations
- Changed browser settings
- Unfamiliar programs running in the background
- Fake alerts or warnings
How to Remove PUP.Mr PC Cleaner
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.Mr PC Cleaner from running and to allow for a clean removal process.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all components of PUP.Mr PC Cleaner.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that may be related to PUP.Mr PC Cleaner, using the Add/Remove Programs feature in your system's Control Panel.
- Reset your browser settings to their default values, for browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to remove any changes made by PUP.Mr PC Cleaner.
- Reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that all components of PUP.Mr PC Cleaner have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Mr PC Cleaner from your system is crucial to prevent further damage and to restore your computer's performance and security. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and prevent future infections. It's essential to remain vigilant and to use reputable anti-malware tools to protect your system from similar threats. Regularly updating your operating system, browser, and software applications can also help to prevent vulnerabilities that PUPs like PUP.Mr PC Cleaner may exploit. By taking these precautions, you can help to ensure the security and integrity of your system.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove PUP.Mr PC Cleaner
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | CLEANPC365_1.12.0Full.exe | a450a96eb019e2aeb409ae3144bbc9d2 | 27 |
Registry Details
Directories
PUP.Mr PC Cleaner may create the following directory or directories:
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\cleanpc365 |
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\cleanpc365 |
| %APPDATA%\cleanpc365 |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\cleanpc365 |
| %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\cleanpc365 |
