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SecurePCCleaner Removal Guide

SecurePCCleaner Description

SecurePCCleaner is a fake PC cleanup application that is often secretly imported and executed on your machine with the help of nefarious Trojans. SecurePCCleaner may also come through various loopholes on your Internet browser. Once installed, SecurePCCleaner will load on every Windows startup and will issue fake messages stating that your system is infected with spyware. SecurePCCleaner uses deceptive advertising tactics to scare you into purchasing its full version. SecurePCCleaner is usually delivered through the Zlob Trojan malware.

How can I Detect SecurePCCleaner?

The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall SecurePCCleaner by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden SecurePCCleaner files, it's possible that SecurePCCleaner will reappear after reboot. Follow the SecurePCCleaner detection and removal methods below.

SecurePCCleaner Automatic Detection (Recommended)

Is your PC infected with SecurePCCleaner? To safely & quickly detect SecurePCCleaner, we highly recommend you...

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter's malware scanner detects SecurePCCleaner on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool to remove SecurePCCleaner and other malware threats.

SecurePCCleaner Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of SecurePCCleaner manual removal instructions and SecurePCCleaner components listed to help you remove SecurePCCleaner from your PC. Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use SpyHunter's malware detection tool to check for SecurePCCleaner.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find SecurePCCleaner Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "SecurePCCleaner" file name(s).
3. To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
4. When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "SecurePCCleaner", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete SecurePCCleaner in the following manual removal steps.
5. "SecurePCCleaner" files can be found in the directory path(s):
6. %WINDIR%\privacy_danger %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\SecurePCCleaner %ProgramFiles%\SecurePCCleaner
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Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove SecurePCCleaner Processes

1. To open the Windows Task Manager, use the combination of CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
2. Click on the "Image Name" button to search for "SecurePCCleaner" process by name.
3. Select the "SecurePCCleaner" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "SecurePCCleaner" processes files:
5. stm.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove SecurePCCleaner Registry Values

1. To open the Registry Editor, go to Start > Run > type regedit and then press the "OK" button.
2. Locate and delete the entry or entries whose data value (in the rightmost column) is the spyware file(s) detected earlier.
3. To delete "SecurePCCleaner" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "SecurePCCleaner" registry entries:
5. SecurePCCleanerDownloader *\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\secure_del ugdccw SecurePCCleaner
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Step 4 : Detect and Delete Other SecurePCCleaner Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
2. Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
3. To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
4. Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
5. To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
6. To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
7. Select the "SecurePCCleaner" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "SecurePCCleaner" processes files:
9. stm.exe gdcw Uninstall SecurePCCleaner.lnk SecurePCCleaner web page.lnk SecurePCCleaner unregistered.lnk SecurePCCleaner
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SecurePCCleaner Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good malware remover to track SecurePCCleaner and automatically remove SecurePCCleaner as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.

If you believe you have SecurePCCleaner installed on your computer, check for SecurePCCleaner with SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove SecurePCCleaner and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool. Since new SecurePCCleaner files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on SecurePCCleaner and other malware threats.

To learn more on SecurePCCleaner, see our SecurePCCleaner resource section below.

SecurePCCleaner Technical Details

The following SecurePCCleaner components and their MD5s:

More SecurePCCleaner Resources

What is Trojans?

SecurePCCleaner is a type of Trojans.

Trojans install themselves secretly and quietly onto your computer, most often by the simple downloading of email attachments (usually .avi, .pif, .exe, and even .jpg files.) Most Trojans gain complete control over your system after installation, and with that may delete files, steal passwords, change your system settings, and monitor your computer acitivity.

Think you have SecurePCCleaner? Run SpyHunter's malware scan and automatically detect SecurePCCleaner on your PC.

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SecurePCCleaner Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from SecurePCCleaner and other spyware by following these four easy prevention rules.

Rule #1: Keep your Windows Security up-to-date

Microsoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website.
Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically.

To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list.

Then open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current SecurePCCleaner spyware as well as other forms of spyware can can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect SecurePCCleaner automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove SecurePCCleaner and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool.

Rule #3: Install and keep your firewall turned on

A firewall is essential for a complete protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like SecurePCCleaner from infecting your computer.

Rule #4: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date

Since new SecurePCCleaner files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button you can get new spyware definitions instantly. Often, an anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

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SecurePCCleaner Screenshots

View SecurePCCleaner screenshots below and see for yourself how SecurePCCleaner looks like. Learn how to recognize SecurePCCleaner when it infects your machine.

(click on SecurePCCleaner image to enlarge)

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