PerfectCleaner Removal Guide
Do you know what PerfectCleaner is?
DESCRIPTION
PerfectCleaner is a recent spyware parsite related to the rogue anti-spyware infection called SystemStable. PerfectCleaner is spread through the Zlob.Trojan infection which is usually download through a video codec or P2P website. Users that are infected with PerfectCleaner are usually redirected to a website advertising rogue anti-spyware programs. PerfectCleaner my prompt users to scan their system by use of annoying popups and system alert messages. PerfectCleaner is far from “Perfect†and may end up “Cleaning†you wallet out of your hard earned money.
In non-techie terms: PerfectCleaner like many other rogue anti-spyware programs are developed by hackers to extort money from you. PerfectCleaner uses sneaky tactics to get users to purchase a full version of the PerfectCleaner program. The PerfectCleaner software is harmful to computers and should not be downloaded or installed under any circumstances.
PerfectCleaner Removal Guide Automatic Removal Instructions
PerfectCleaner Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. PerfectCleaner manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that PerfectCleaner will be removed completely. So read the PerfectCleaner removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.
- Uninstall PerfectCleaner Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall PerfectCleaner if found. - To stop PerfectCleaner processes (view process removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
Search and stop these PerfectCleaner processes:
perfectcleaner_setup.exe
PerfectCleaner.exe
PerfectCleaner.lnk
Uninstall PerfectCleaner.lnk
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”. - To Unregister PerfectCleaner DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
Search and unregister these PerfectCleaner DLLs:
There are no dll's.
To locate the PerfectCleaner DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type PerfectCleaner and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
Once you have the PerfectCleaner DLL path, go to Start and then click on Run. In the Run command box, type cmd, and then click on OK.
To locate the exact DLL path, type cd in order to change the current directory. To display the contents of the directory, use the dir command. To remove the DLL file type regsvr32 /u FILENAME.dll (FILENAME is the name of the file that you want to unregister). - To unregister PerfectCleaner registry keys (view registry keys removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type regedit > press OK.
Edit the value (on the right pane) by right-clicking on it and selecting the Modify option. Select the Delete option.
Search and delete these PerfectCleaner registry keys: - If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
- Remove PerfectCleaner Directories.
To find PerfectCleaner directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following PerfectCleaner directories:
There are no directories.
Right-click on the PerfectCleaner folder and select Delete.A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder PerfectCleaner and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting PerfectCleaner could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes. - To remove PerfectCleaner icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the PerfectCleaner manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your PerfectCleaner problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.
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