How to uninstall the SuperRegistryCleaner unwanted application
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is SuperRegistryCleaner?
SuperRegistryCleaner is untrusted software, endorsed as a system registry cleaning tool. This app is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA) due to the dubious techniques employed to proliferate it.
Despite their legitimate appearance, these apps are usually nonoperational and unable to perform the advertised functionality. Furthermore, PUAs can have undisclosed, dangerous capabilities.
While dubious distribution methods are not uncommon in the promotion of genuine products, they are more often used to proliferate bogus/harmful software. SuperRegistryCleaner has been observed being spread via malicious installation set-ups. Furthermore, at the time of research, this application crashed continuously, thereby making it unusable.
PUAs promise "useful" features that are seldom operational. Fake anti-viruses are a prime example of this - they require activation (i.e., purchase) to work as advertised, yet following activation, they remain non-functional.
PUAs can have highly undesirable and even dangerous functionalities. Some of these applications can force-open misleading, deceptive/scam, and malicious web pages. Adware-types run intrusive advertisement campaigns. The delivered ads (e.g., pop-ups, surveys, banners, etc.) significantly diminish the browsing experience.
When clicked, intrusive ads redirect to bogus/malicious sites and might stealthily download/install software. Other PUAs called browser hijackers operate by making changes to browser settings to promote rogue search engines. The promoted search engines rarely can generate search results, and so they redirect to Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate sites.
Most PUAs (regardless of type) can track data. They monitor browsing activity (URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries typed, etc.) and gather personal information extracted from it (IP addresses, geolocations, and other details). PUA developers monetize the data by sharing it with and/or selling it to third-parties.
In summary, unwanted software can cause system infections, serious privacy issues, financial loss, and lead to identity theft. To protect device integrity and user privacy, remove all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins immediately.
| Name | SuperRegistryCleaner potentially unwanted application |
| Threat Type | PUP (potentially unwanted program), PUA (potentially unwanted application) |
| Supposed Functionality | System registry cleaning |
| Detection Names (malicious installer) | Avast (Win32:Trojan-gen), BitDefender (Trojan.GenericKD.45709041), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of Win32/TrojanDownloader.Adload.NUT), Kaspersky (Trojan.Win32.Ekstak.ainyd), Microsoft (Trojan:Win32/Ymacco.AA23), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
| Detection Names (application) | BitDefender (Trojan.GenericKD.34783670), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of MSIL/Rebrand.LittleRegClean.A Potentially), McAfee (Artemis!67080A195704), Malwarebytes (Adware.Csdimonetize), Microsoft (Program:Win32/Ymacco.AAAC), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
| Symptoms | A program that you do not recall installing suddenly appeared on your computer. A new application is performing computer scans and displays warning messages about 'found issues'. Asks for payment 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. |
PC Optimizer Pro, Garbage Cleaner, RocketFixio, and Registry Medic are some examples of apps similar to SuperRegistryCleaner. PUAs may seem ordinary and harmless, and users are lured into download/installation and purchase with offers of various features, ranging from system cleaning to ease of access to specific online content. Despite how good the functionality may sound, it usually does not work.
Unwanted apps are employed only to generate revenue for the developers. Rather than delivering any real value, PUAs cause redirects, run intrusive ad campaigns, hijack browsers, collect sensitive and personally identifiable information.
How did potentially unwanted applications install on my computer?
PUAs are often downloaded/installed together with other products. This deceptive marketing technique of pre-packing regular software with unwanted or malicious additions is called "bundling".
By rushing through download/installation of software (e.g. ignoring terms, skipping steps and sections, using "Quick/Express" settings, etc.) many users risk unintentionally allowing bundled content into their devices. Intrusive advertisements proliferate PUAs as well. When clicked, the ads can execute scripts to download/install these applications without users' permission.
Some PUAs have "official" download web pages from which they can be downloaded.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications
You are advised to research all software before download/installation or purchase. All downloads must be done from official and verified sources, since dubious channels such as unofficial and free file-hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks and other third party downloaders commonly offer deceptive or bundled content.
When downloading/installing, read the terms, explore all possible options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings and opt-out of supplementary apps, tools, features, etc. Intrusive ads may seem normal and harmless, however, they can redirect to various dubious web pages (e.g. gambling, pornography, adult-dating, and many others).
If you encounter ads or redirects of this kind, inspect the system and remove any suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins immediately.
If your computer is already infected with PUAs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Appearance of the SuperRegistryCleaner application (GIF):
Screenshot of SuperRegistryCleaner files:
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Quick menu:
- What is SuperRegistryCleaner?
- STEP 1. Uninstall deceptive applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove rogue extensions from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove potentially unwanted plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove rogue extensions from Safari.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
- STEP 6. Remove malicious plug-ins from Internet Explorer.
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 "SuperRegistryCleaner" 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:
At time of research, SuperRegistryCleaner did not install any unwanted browser extensions, however, some unwanted applications can be installed together with adware and browser hijackers. If you experience unwanted ads or redirects when browsing the internet, continue with the removal guide below.
Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:
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 superregistrycleaner 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 superregistrycleaner 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 superregistrycleaner 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.
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 superregistrycleaner 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.
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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