System Cleaner Pro is a rogue antivirus installed by Trojans or while navigating misleading security websites. Some malware also install it to the system as part of a normal infection procedure. However, in some cases, System Cleaner Pro is sometimes manually installed when users click some web links that benefit from various browser based exploit scripts. When system Cleaner Pro is installed it starts scanning automatically and detects false threats. It shows some fake messages to make users confused. As part of its normal functionality, System Cleaner Pro displays pop ups indicating caution and that the system is under attack. Then it prompts to buy the full version as part of its scam.
System Cleaner Pro runs fake system scans and it can not even detect real malware due to the fact that it is a scam based application designed to rip-off money and private data from unsuspecting PC users. For this reason it is recommended to use genuine antivirus software in order to delete System Cleaner Pro. For example, Spyware Doctor with Antivirus is one of the legitimate security products that is capable to detect this threat.
File Removal Procedures
In order to delete System Cleaner Pro a list of instructions needs to be followed. However, removal instructions vary from case to case due the fact that System Cleaner Pro has random functionality depending on its version. Even if this is true, in most cases, the first thing you need to do is to stop the following System Cleaner Pro processes:
- sysclpro.exe
- unins000.exe
The next recommended step is to find and remove the following System Cleaner Pro files:
- c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AuxCo
- c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AuxCo\SystemCleanerPRO
- c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AuxCo\SystemCleanerPRO\BASE
- c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AuxCo\SystemCleanerPRO\DELETED
- c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AuxCo\SystemCleanerPRO\LOG
- c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AuxCo\SystemCleanerPRO\LOG\20091229090312382.log
- c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AuxCo\SystemCleanerPRO\SAVED
- c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SystemCleanerPRO\SystemCleanerPRO.lnk
- c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SystemCleanerPRO\Uninstall SystemCleanerPRO.lnk
- c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SystemCleanerPRO
- c:\Program Files\SystemCleanerPRO
- c:\Program Files\SystemCleanerPRO\killtask.bat
- c:\Program Files\SystemCleanerPRO\sysclpro.exe
- c:\Program Files\SystemCleanerPRO\unins000.dat
- c:\Program Files\SystemCleanerPRO\unins000.exe
Registry Removal Procedures
To completely delete System Cleaner Pro the removal of registry entries related to this misleading software is very important. In order to remove the changes done by System Cleaner Pro there are some keys and settings that need to be removed. For this purpose, it is recommended to isolate and remove the following registry keys:
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AuxCo\SystemCleanerPRO
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “SystemCleanerPRO” HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SystemCleanerPRO_is1
Conclusion
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