System Keeper Unwanted Application
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is System Keeper?
System Keeper is a rogue application that supposedly helps to remove junk files, optimize the system, and eliminate various errors and threats.
Judging on appearance alone, System Keeper may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it often infiltrates systems without permission and gives no real value for regular users.
This application provides a function allowing users to scan the entire system. They are then prompted with a list of existing errors/threats and the total size of junk files. Users are encouraged to remove these issues immediately, however, the free version of System Keeper is apparently not capable of doing this. Therefore, users are encouraged to purchase the 'full version'.
Be aware, however, that information displayed after the system scan is false (your computer is likely to be perfectly secure and optimized). This application is designed only to help developers to generate revenue - they trick unsuspecting users into purchasing the full version, which gives no real value (it will simply empty the false list).
In this way, criminals abuse users' trust. For these reasons, this useless PUP should be uninstalled immediately and you should never pay for the full version. As mentioned above, System Keeper often infiltrates systems without permission. Therefore, there is a high probability that System Keeper will have been delivered on your system together with a number of other PUPs.
In most cases, potentially unwanted programs do three things: 1) deliver intrusive advertisements [adware]; 2) modify web browser settings [browser hijackers], and; 3) gather sensitive information [virtually any type]. You should eliminate System Keeper and other potentially unwanted programs immediately.
| Name | System Keeper potentially unwanted program |
| Threat Type | PUP (potentially unwanted program), PUA (potentially unwanted application) |
| Symptoms | A program that you don't recall installing suddenly appeared on your computer. New application is performing computer scans and displays warning messages about found issues. Asks for payment in order to eliminate the supposedly found errors. |
| Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers. |
| Damage | Monetary loss (unnecessary purchase of fake software), unwanted warning pop-ups, slow computer performance. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
System Keeper shares many similarities with SpeedUpPC 2018, Wise System Mechanic, DriverUpdate, and dozens of other potentially unwanted programs. By falsely claiming to enable various 'useful features', PUPs attempt to give the impression of legitimacy and trick users to install.
Apps such as System Keeper are designed only to generate revenue for the developers, and thus, deliver no real value for regular users. Potentially unwanted programs pose a direct threat to your privacy and Internet browsing safety.
How did potentially unwanted programs install on my computer?
Developers proliferate PUPs using "bundling" and intrusive advertising methods. "Bundling" is stealth installation of potentially unwanted programs together with regular software/apps.
Developers hide "bundled" apps within "Custom/Advanced" settings of the download/installation processes, whilst intrusive advertisements (coupons, banners, pop-ups, etc.) can lead to malicious websites or even run scripts that download and install malware/PUPs.
Rushing download/installation procedures, skipping steps, and clicking various advertisements often leads to inadvertent installation of potentially unwanted programs such as System Keeper. The main reasons for computer infections are poor knowledge and careless behavior.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
To prevent system infiltration by potentially unwanted programs, be very cautious when browsing the Internet and, especially when downloading/installing software. Most intrusive advertisements may seem legitimate, but they often lead to dubious websites (e.g., surveys, gambling, adult dating, and so on).
As mentioned above, intrusive advertisements are delivered by adware-type PUPs. Therefore, if you encounter them, immediately check the list of installed applications/browser plug-ins and remove any suspicious entries. Select "Custom/Advanced" settings and closely analyze each window of the download/installation dialogs.
In addition, cancel offers to download/install third party programs and opt-out of those already included. Download your applications from official sources only, using direct download links.
Free third party downloaders/installers are typically monetized using the "bundling" method (they promote PUPs). Therefore, these tools should never be used. Having a legitimate anti-virus/anti-spyware suite installed is also paramount. The key to computer safety is caution.
System Keeper PUP installation set-up:
Screenshot of System Keeper PUP:
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Quick menu:
- What is System Keeper?
- STEP 1. Uninstall deceptive applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove adware from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove rogue extensions from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove potentially unwanted plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue extensions from Safari.
- STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
Removal of System Keeper:
Windows 11 users:
Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.
Windows 10 users:
Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.
Windows 7 users:
Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.
macOS (OSX) users:
Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.
In the uninstall programs window, look for "System Keeper" and other suspicious/recently-installed applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove rogue extensions from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:
Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:
Click the "gear" icon 
(at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the system keeper potentially unwanted program, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.
Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.
In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.
Click the Reset button.
Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the system keeper potentially unwanted program, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.
After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:
Click the Firefox menu 
(at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with system keeper potentially unwanted program removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.
Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.
Select Troubleshooting Information.
In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....
In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.
Optional method:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...
In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.
Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:
Click the Edge menu icon 
(at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the system keeper potentially unwanted program, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.
In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
- If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.
Summary:
Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.
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