MyCleanPC.com
I am wondering, does anyone know anything about mycleanpc.com? I've seen several things that indicate that it is a scam. I have a customer's computer that has the same internet security (Trend Micro) that we use on all our customers' computers. He uses the computer very little, however he went to this site and they "claim" his computer is just full of malware, viruses and "junk". I'm currently running Malwarebytes on it now. Just wondered if anyone had any information about this site? Thank you.
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I saw the BBB for Cyberdefender, but they have their own website, so why wouldn't you just go to Cyberdefender direct? Why have this site as a front? That's what got me wondering if it was a scam. The products on the Cyberdefender site looked more professional and more reasonably priced!
I have had clients use mycleanpc.com and had "OK" results. This is one that is actually not a scam, but you may use free tools without the need to use them or a similar online pay service.
The thing to look at here is that your Trend Micro did not find anything. I believe Malwarebytes will actually find and remove lots of stuff. In my experience, I find that it is often beneficial to also run SUPERANTISPYWARE ( http://www.superantispyware.com/ ) - between those 2 free utilities (deep scans) you should have a good idea what your system is infected with.
Spybot Search and Destroy (also free) will sometimes dig up something that the other 2 miss. With malware (unlike antivirus software) it's good to have several different tools ready to check and disinfect your system. If you end up liking one more than the other, buy the Paid version of Malwarebytes or Superantispyware and unlock other features (scheduled scanning, etc.)
The thing to look at here is that your Trend Micro did not find anything. I believe Malwarebytes will actually find and remove lots of stuff. In my experience, I find that it is often beneficial to also run SUPERANTISPYWARE ( http://www.superantispyware.com/ ) - between those 2 free utilities (deep scans) you should have a good idea what your system is infected with.
Spybot Search and Destroy (also free) will sometimes dig up something that the other 2 miss. With malware (unlike antivirus software) it's good to have several different tools ready to check and disinfect your system. If you end up liking one more than the other, buy the Paid version of Malwarebytes or Superantispyware and unlock other features (scheduled scanning, etc.)
These tools will help you to clean!
Run:
- Hitman Pro (30 day trial)
- Panda Activescan
- Malwarebytes
- Combofix
All the links you will find here:
https://www.experts-exchange.com/blogs/hopeleonie/B_2335-Malware-Removal-Links-all-for-free.html
Run:
- Hitman Pro (30 day trial)
- Panda Activescan
- Malwarebytes
- Combofix
All the links you will find here:
https://www.experts-exchange.com/blogs/hopeleonie/B_2335-Malware-Removal-Links-all-for-free.html
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Registry cleaners in general are not necessary...they can do more harm than good at times when they flag orphan entries which aren't really orphan.
I used to have registry scanners, Registry Mechanic, TuneUp Utilities and JV16 Powertools but no longer use them.
I used to have registry scanners, Registry Mechanic, TuneUp Utilities and JV16 Powertools but no longer use them.
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With that said, however, there are so many better free solutions (Spybot, MS Security Essentials, Avast). And I wouldn't trust my own PC to this type of solution.