How to uninstall MyPC Backup
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of application is MyPC Backup?
The MyPC Backup application supposedly allows users to perform backups of files stored on their computers - "MyPCBackup takes the security and privacy of your data very seriously. All your files are encrypted with the same security banks use." Despite its legitimate appearance, MyPC Backup is categorized as an unwanted program and adware.
One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation without users' consent. Furthermore, this application tracks Internet browsing activity and generates intrusive advertisements.
More about MyPC Backup
After stealth system infiltration, MyPC Backup tracks Internet browsing activity and displays various intrusive online advertisements. Some of the recorded data might be personally identifiable. In addition, the information is shared with cooperating third party companies who often misuse personal data to generate revenue.
Therefore, the presence of MyPC Backup on your can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. Furthermore, MyPC Backup generates various intrusive online advertisements (for example, desktop pop-up ads). These conceal visited website content, significantly diminishing the Internet browsing experience.
They can also lead to bogus sites and, thus, clicking them could result in further adware or malware infections. For these reasons, you are strongly advised to uninstall MyPC Backup immediately.
Apps of this type in general
There are dozens of unwanted programs falsely claiming to be legitimate including, for example, Search Window, Jungle Gamer, etc.
The purpose of these applications is simply to generate revenue for the developers. Rather than providing any of the functionality promised, unwanted programs cause unwanted browser redirects, gather personally identifiable information, and deliver intrusive online advertisements. They are useless for the user.
How did MyPC Backup install on my computer?
Although MyPC Backup has an official download website, many users install this application inadvertently. This is due to deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling', which is used to distribute this app. Bundling is essentially stealth installation of third party software with regular software/apps.
Developers hide rogue apps within the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' settings - by skipping this section, commonly expose their system to risk of infection.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
To prevent this situation, be attentive during download and installation of any software. Select the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' settings and opt-out of all third party programs hidden within this section.
MyPC Backup generating pop-up advertisements:
Screenshot of MyPC Backup application:
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Quick menu:
- What is MyPC Backup?
- STEP 1. Uninstall MyPC Backup application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove adware from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove unwanted add-ons from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove adware from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue extension from Safari.
- STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
MyPC Backup 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 "MyPC Backup", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the unwanted program, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove MyPC Backup adware from Internet browsers:
At time of research, MyPC Backup did not install its browser plug-ins on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, however, it was bundled with other adware. Therefore, you are advised to remove all unwanted browser add-ons from your Internet browsers.
Video showing how to remove 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 mypc backup 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 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 mypc backup 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 mypc backup 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 mypc backup 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the purpose of an unwanted application?
Unwanted applications are monetized by promoting in-app purchases, delivering various advertisements, and in similar ways. In some cases, their developers aim to trick users into purchasing full versions or activating/registering apps for money..
Is MyPC Backup application legal?
Usually, programs of this kind are considered legal since their End User License Agreements (EULA) inform users about the potential behavior. However, not all of them are legal.
Is having MyPC Backup installed on my computer dangerous?
It is known that this program tracks Internet browsing activity. The gathered information may include personally identifiable details and be misused for malicious purposes.
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