PC Matic Unwanted Application

What is PC Matic?

The PC Matic application supposedly protects systems from various infections - "PC Matic provides superior security protection over all security products, free or otherwise, on the market." Initially, this application may seem legitimate and useful, however, PC Matic is often distributed with other software, thus classing it as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

Most potentially unwanted programs are rogue - cause unwanted browser redirects, gather various browsing-related information, and deliver intrusive online advertisements.

The collected information (IP addresses, website URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, geo-location, etc.) will often contain personal details that the developers of PUPs share with third parties who misuse personal details to generate revenue. Thus, tracking of personally identifiable information can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft.

Furthermore, pop-up, interstitial, transitional, banner, search, coupon, and other intrusive online advertisements do not originate from users' visited websites. By overlaying website content, these ads significantly diminish the Internet browsing experience.

Additionally, some redirect to suspicious sites containing malicious content - clicking them is risky and may lead to further adware or malware infections. Although PC Matic exhibits no direct dubious behavior, it infiltrates systems without users’ permission.

Thus, the presence of any potentially unwanted program on your system can significantly diminish computer performance. If you feel that PC Matic has been installed without your consent, you should remove it immediately.

Most potentially unwanted programs are designed to generate revenue for the developers - users receive no real value. Rather than providing any useful features, DNS-Keeper Royal Raid, Triangle Trail, and Results Hub (among hundreds of other apps) deliver intrusive online advertisements, cause unwanted browser redirects, and gather various browsing-related information.

How did PC Matic install on my computer?

PC Matic has an official download website, however, it is also distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'. Therefore, many users install this app inadvertently, since they do not pay enough attention during the download and installation processes.

The developers know that many users rush these processes and skip most/all steps and intentionally conceal installation of PUPs within the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' settings. By skipping this section, users expose their systems to risk of infection.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

The key to computer safety is caution. Installation of potentially unwanted programs can be prevented by taking two simple steps. Firstly, do not rush the download or installation processes. Secondly, opt-out of all additionally-included applications, since there is a high probability that they will be infectious.

PC Matic PUP installer set-up:

Deceptive free software installer distributing the PC Matic PUP:

Screenshot of the PC Matic application:

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Quick menu:

• What is PC Matic?
• STEP 1. Uninstall PC Matic application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove unwanted add-ons from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove malicious plug-ins from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove rogue add-ons from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove unwanted extension from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

PC Matic PUP removal:

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 "PC Matic 1.1.0.61", select this entry 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 PC Matic 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 "PC Matic AdBlocker", select this entry and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the pc matic 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 "Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate "PC Matic 1.0", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the pc matic 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 "PC Matic".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with pc matic 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 pc matic 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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