Power Cleaner 2018 Unwanted Application
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is Power Cleaner 2018?
Power Cleaner 2018 is another dubious application presented as a high quality system cleaning and optimization tool. Judging on appearance alone, Power Cleaner 2018 may seem legitimate, however, developers proliferate this app using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling", and thus it often infiltrates systems without permission. Therefore, Power Cleaner 2018 is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA).
Power Cleaner 2018 supposedly provides a malware removal feature. After scanning the system, users are presented with many potential threats/infections that must be eliminated, however, the 'free version' of Power Cleaner 2018 is apparently incapable of doing this.
Therefore, users are encouraged to purchase the 'full version'. It is currently unknown whether Power Cleaner 2018 is legitimate or trustworthy. Be aware that many anti-virus/system optimization tools distributed using the "bundling" method are fake.
They generate false system scan results just to scare and trick gullible users into purchasing so-called 'advanced' versions of software that give no real value (the system is often safe and optimized). Power Cleaner 2018 might also be useless. Therefore, you are advised to uninstall this application and not to pay for activation.
If you are concerned with system safety, you should use another reputable anti-virus/anti-spyware suite, such as Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows.
"Bundling" is often used to distribute several potentially unwanted applications at once. Therefore, there is a high probability that Power Cleaner 2018 came together with a number of other deceptive applications, such as adware and/or browser hijackers.
These applications are developed to generate intrusive advertisements, cause redirects, and record sensitive information. Therefore, as well as uninstalling Power Cleaner 2018, you should also eliminate other dubious applications.
| Name | Power Cleaner 2018 potentially unwanted application |
| 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. |
There are many PUAs that share similarities with Power Cleaner 2018 (for example, Super Clean Pro 2018, PC CleanUp 2018, etc.). In fact, all potentially unwanted applications are virtually identical. Most offer "useful features" to give the impression of legitimacy, however, these apps are designed only to generate revenue for the developers.
Rather than giving any real value for regular users, potentially unwanted applications pose a significant threat to your privacy and web browsing safety.
How did potentially unwanted applications install on my computer?
Power Cleaner 2018 has an official download/promotion website, however, as mentioned above, this application is often distributed using the "bundling" method - stealth installation of third party applications together with regular software. Developers hide "bundled" apps within "Custom/Advanced" settings or other sections of the download/installation processes.
These people do not disclose this information properly, however, many users also rush and skip these settings, thereby exposing their systems to risk of various infections and putting their privacy at risk.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
|arefully analyze each step of the download/installation processes using the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings. Opt-out of additionally-included programs and decline offers to download/install them. Software should be downloaded from official sources only (via direct download links), rather than using third party downloaders/installers.
Potentially unwanted applications are often distributed using intrusive advertisements (which redirect to malicious websites or run scripts designed to download/install PUAs or even malware). These ads typically seem legitimate, since developers invest many resources into their design, but most lead to dubious websites (gambling, adult dating, pornography, etc.).
If you experience these redirects, eliminate dubious applications and browser plug-ins. The main reasons for computer infections are poor knowledge and careless behavior. The key to safety is caution. If your computer is already infected with PUAs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
The appearance of "Power Cleaner 2018" pop-up (GIF):
Official Power Cleaner 2018 website:
Official Power Cleaner 2018 installation setup:
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Quick menu:
- What is Power Cleaner 2018?
- 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 potentially unwanted applications:
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 "Power~Cleaner~2018" and other suspicious/recently-installed applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application, 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 power cleaner 2018 potentially unwanted application, 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 and remove them.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the power cleaner 2018 potentially unwanted application, 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 on "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with power cleaner 2018 potentially unwanted application 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 power cleaner 2018 potentially unwanted application, 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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