PCRepairKit Unwanted Application
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is PCRepairKit?
Developers present PCRepairKit as a high quality system optimization tool. Judging on appearance alone, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, developers promote it using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling" and, thus, PCRepairKit often infiltrates systems without permission.
It is also promoted using pop-ups delivered by adware-type apps. Therefore, PCRepairKit is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA).
After installing PCRepairKit and scanning the system, users are presented with hundreds of threats/issues that must be resolved. The 'free version' of PCRepairKit is apparently incapable of doing this and users are encouraged to purchase the 'full version'. It is currently unknown whether PCRepairKit can be trusted.
Research shows that there is many "bundled" system optimization tools that are fake. They generate false scan results just to trick unsuspecting users into purchasing full versions that merely clean bogus lists. PCRepairKit is likely to be one of these dubious apps. Therefore, we recommend that you uninstall this application and certainly do not pay for the so-called full version.
Bundling is often used to proliferate several potentially unwanted applications (such as adware and browser hijackers) at once.
Therefore, PCRepairKit might be one of a number of PUAs that have infiltrated your system. Adware and browser hijackers deliver intrusive ads, cause unwanted redirects, and gather sensitive information. Therefore, as well as uninstalling PCRepairKit, eliminate other dubious applications.
| Name | PCRepairKit 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 dozens of potentially unwanted applications, all of which are virtually identical. Most claim to enable "useful functionality", however, few provide any real value. Potentially unwanted applications are designed only to generate revenue for the developers.
Claims to provide useful functions are merely attempts to give the impression of legitimacy. Rather than giving any real value for regular users, potentially unwanted applications cause unwanted redirects, gather information, deliver intrusive ads, and promote in-app purchases.
How did potentially unwanted applications install on my computer?
PCRepairKit is free for anyone to download on its official website, however, developers also promote this app using the "bundling" method - stealth installation of third party apps with regular software/apps. Therefore, PCRepairKit often infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Developers are not honest enough to disclose PUA installations properly.
They hide them within "Custom/Advanced" settings (or other sections) of the download/installation processes.
Furthermore, many users are likely to rush these procedures and skip steps - behavior that often leads to inadvertent installation of potentially unwanted applications such as PCRepairKit. In this way, users expose their systems to risk of various infections and compromise their privacy.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
To prevent system infiltration by potentially unwanted applications, be very cautious during the download/installation processes and when browsing the Internet. Carefully analyze each download/installation step and opt-out of additionally-included programs.
Download software from official sources only (via direct download links) and avoid using third party downloaders/installers, since these tools often include ("bundle") rogue apps. Bear in mind that PUAs are also distributed using intrusive advertisements that redirect to malicious sites and execute scripts that download/install potentially unwanted applications.
Most seem legitimate, since developers invest many resources into their design, however, they redirect to dubious websites (gambling, adult dating, pornography, etc.) These ads are typically delivered by adware-type PUAs. If you experience these, redirects immediately remove all suspicious applications and browser plug-ins.
If your computer is already infected with PUAs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Official PCRepairKit installation setup:
Screenshot of pop-up (displayed by adware-type applications) which promotes the PCRepairKit unwanted application:
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Quick menu:
- What is PCRepairKit?
- 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 "PCRepairKit" 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 pcrepairkit 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 pcrepairkit 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 pcrepairkit 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 pcrepairkit 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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