PUP.Smart PC Cleaner
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| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 1,528 |
| First Seen: | November 6, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | December 28, 2025 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of PUP.Smart PC Cleaner on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) 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 any potential harm.
Table of Contents
What Is PUP.Smart PC Cleaner?
PUP.Smart PC Cleaner is a type of malware that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This means that while it may not be as malicious as other types of malware, such as viruses or Trojans, it can still cause problems with your system and compromise your privacy. PUPs are often installed unintentionally by users, usually through bundled software downloads or deceptive advertising.
How PUP.Smart PC Cleaner Operates
PUP.Smart PC Cleaner, like other PUPs, operates by installing itself on your system and then attempting to convince you that your computer has problems that need to be fixed. It may claim to have found issues such as registry errors, malware infections, or other problems, and then offer to fix these issues for a fee. However, in many cases, these "problems" are either nonexistent or exaggerated, and the only purpose of the PUP is to generate revenue for its creators.
PUPs can also collect your personal data, such as browsing history and search queries, and use it for targeted advertising or sell it to third parties. This can compromise your privacy and potentially lead to identity theft or other malicious activities.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.Smart PC Cleaner, you may notice several symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted pop-ups and advertisements, and unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop. You may also notice that your browser settings have been changed, such as a new homepage or default search engine, and that your search results are being redirected to suspicious websites.
- Unwanted pop-ups and advertisements
- Slow system performance
- Unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop
- Changed browser settings
- Redirected search results
How to Remove PUP.Smart PC Cleaner
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow you to download and install removal tools.
- Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and perform a full scan of your system to detect and remove all instances of the PUP.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that may be related to the PUP, using the Add/Remove Programs feature in your system's Control Panel.
- Reset your browser settings to their default values, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to remove any changes made by the PUP.
- Reboot your system and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all instances of the PUP have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Smart PC Cleaner from your system is essential to prevent any potential harm and to restore your system's performance and security. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this PUP and protect your system from similar threats in the future. It's also important to be cautious when downloading software and to always read the terms and conditions before installing any program. Additionally, keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus software, and being aware of the latest online threats can help you stay safe online.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove PUP.Smart 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. | file.exe | b7d15aed0604c53c7fd9d9c16bb97593 | 0 |
Registry Details
Directories
PUP.Smart PC Cleaner may create the following directory or directories:
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Smart PC Cleaner |
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Start Menu\Programs\Smart PC Cleaner |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\Smart PC Cleaner |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Smart PC Cleaner |
| %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Smart PC Cleaner |
| %USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Smart PC Cleaner |
