Category Fake Programs

Fake optimization and antivirus software showing false detections and asking for money.

How to uninstall (remove) PC Mechanic

PC Mechanic is a rogue software masqueraded as a program for system optimization. After it has managed to sneak in the system it begins to act as a legitimate program. In order to not raise suspicions PC Mechanic initiates the scanning for possible system problems. Right after the scan is complete, the app will display notifications about how dire the state of the system is. All these messages are shown in attempt to catch your attention and make you worry about your PC health.

How to uninstall (remove) PC Cleaner Plus

PC Cleaner Plus is an unwanted application that was created with the purpose of gaining revenue from users. It has a good disguise of a trustworthy program that will assist users in optimization of the system and cleaning leftovers and registry entries. However none of this options works properly. After the installation of PC Cleaner Plus the user will see the program performing a scanning of the system and later notifying the user about the great risks threatening the system.

How to uninstall (remove) PC Matic

PC Matic is a fake program that doesn’t worth installing. It is created to make users take is as an advantageous tool for performing computer maintenance. PC Matic claims to provide an impressive number of useful features: system optimization, antimalware protection, registry edition, automatic scan for available driver updates, creating system backups and so on. However, after the first start of the program users start to face problems. This is because this PUP can control some of Windows functions and settings without user’s approval.

How to uninstall (remove) Malware Protection Live

Malware Protection Live is a program that, according to its description, should provide protection from malware. It is compatible with Windows systems and has powerful antimalware tools that could be handy for any user. However, on practice Malware Protection Live is determined to be a fake program that not only deceives users about its features, but also is a malware itself.