Broom Cleaner adware (spam) - Free Guide

What is Broom Cleaner adware?

Broom Cleaner may be a bogus system optimization tool that acts as adware in the background

Broom Cleaner adware can cause ad spam in the form of pop-ups, banners, and redirects

Broom Cleaner is a potentially unwanted program^[1] that acts as adware. It may cause an increased amount of commercial content, like pop-ups, banners, redirects, etc. It might also cause the main browser settings to change, like the homepage, new tab address, and search engine.

Often, such apps use rogue advertising networks^[2] that place ads leading to dangerous websites. People can end up on scam pages that try to trick them into providing personal information, downloading PUPs (potentially unwanted programs), and even malware.

The application is advertised as a handy tool that can fix slow performance, privacy issues, and delete junk files. However, many security experts are skeptical of system optimization tools. Many of them show false positives and exaggerated numbers of removed junk files. Some experts say that they provide a false sense of security.

For many people, seeing the rising number of found junk files is satisfying. It is thought that such apps are only created to monetize user activity. Crooks can make money by collecting data or through ads with pay-per-click advertising.^[3] We recommend you to follow our removal guide as it was found that Broom Cleaner can cause unwanted symptoms and its' functionality is questionable.

Distribution methods

Broom Cleaner was discovered to have an “official” download page. It boasts about all the non-existent functions, it functions most likely fabricated testimonials and a “Download Now” button. Many people trust such sites and install the applications without thinking twice.

It may also be possible that the adware is spread through freeware^[4] distribution platforms. Users may not even know about its existence if it came as bundled software. Freeware distribution platforms often include additional programs in the installers and do not disclose it clearly.

You should always be present during the installation process. Choose the “Custom” or “Advanced” installation methods, read the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. The most important part is to check the file list and untick the boxes next to any unrelated files.

Of course, it would be best to use only official web stores and developer websites whenever you want to install software. It may get costly but you may save in the long run by keeping your system safe. Apps that get listed on digital marketplaces have to go through an extensive review process.

Shut down unwanted processes

Broom Cleaner adware may just pretend to remove junk files from the system

If you do not know if you have a PUP in your system but you experience annoying symptoms, like an increased amount of commercial content, you should go to Windows Task Manager to check what processes are running in the background and see if there is anything suspicious.

If you are infected by the Broom Cleaner adware you should see a process by the name of Broom (32 bit)/(64 bit). Follow the instructions below to learn how to terminate the process:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard to open Windows Task Manager.
2. Click on More details.
   
3. Scroll down to Background processes section, and look for anything suspicious.
4. Right-click and select Open file location.
   
5. Go back to the process, right-click and pick End Task.
   
6. Delete the contents of the malicious folder.

Check program Startup

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard to open Windows Task Manager.
2. Go to Startup tab.
3. Right-click on the suspicious program and pick Disable.
   
   

Remove Broom Cleaner from your system

Manual removal of PUPs may not always work, as you can uninstall the program itself, but leave some related files behind. That is why we suggest using professional security tools like SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes in this instance. These anti-malware tools will completely eliminate the application with all of its files and registries.

It is also recommended to run a scan with anti-malware tools because if you use torrent websites,^[5] peer-to-peer file-sharing, freeware platforms, or other unsecured download sources it is very likely that you have more than one PUP hiding in your machine.

However, if you still want to do this yourself, you can follow the guide below:

Instructions for Windows 10/8 machines:

1. Enter Control Panel into Windows search box and hit Enter or click on the search result.
2. Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.
3. From the list, find the entry of the suspicious program.
4. Right-click on the application and select Uninstall.
5. If User Account Control shows up, click Yes.
6. Wait till uninstallation process is complete and click OK.

If you are Windows 7/XP user, proceed with the following instructions:

1. Click on Windows Start > Control Panel located on the right pane (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).
2. In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.
3. Pick the unwanted application by clicking on it once.
4. At the top, click Uninstall/Change.
5. In the confirmation prompt, pick Yes.
6. Click OK once the removal process is finished.

Repair the damaged operating system

Performance, stability, and usability issues, to the point where a full Windows reinstall is required, are nothing unusual after an adware infection. These types of intruders can alter the Windows registry database, damage vital bootup, and other sections, delete or corrupt DLL files, etc. Once a system file is damaged, antivirus software cannot fix it.

Manual troubleshooting of such damage is also very complicated and can take a long time. This is why FortectIntego was developed. It can fix a lot of the damage caused by an infection like this. Blue Screen errors, freezes, registry errors, damaged DLLs, etc., can make your computer completely unusable. By using this actually useful maintenance tool, you could prevent yourself from having to reinstall WIndows completely.

• Download the application by clicking on the link above
• Click on the ReimageRepair.exe
  
• If User Account Control (UAC) shows up, select Yes
• Press Install and wait till the program finishes the installation process
• The analysis of your machine will begin immediately
• Once complete, check the results – they will be listed in the Summary
• You can now click on each of the issues and fix them manually
• If you see many problems that you find difficult to fix, we recommend you purchase the license and fix them automatically.

If you experience setting changes in your browsers, like the homepage, new tab address, redirects, or push notifications, you can look for instructions on how to deal with that below this article. Guides are available for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and MS Edge.