How to remove Junk Cleaner

Junk Cleaner will not improve your computer’s performance

Junk Cleaner is a questionable program that promises to optimize computer’s speed and performance. However, a free version of the program works like a scanner, and this feature might be misleading too. It is created to promote the paid version of the program by delivering fake error messages and exaggerated system scan results.

Security experts categorized this system tool as a potentially unwanted program (PUP)^[1] for these reasons:

• possibility to infiltrate a computer without user’s knowledge;
• delivery of fake scan results;
• encouraging users to buy a license key.

Once installed, it launches the scanner, initiates a full system scan, and delivers scan results with the list of detected junk files. However, this program works in a deceptive way to swindle away money from gullible people because in order to remove junk you will be asked to pay a considerable amount of money for a premium version of Junk Cleaner virus.

The program also offers to call a toll-free number 1-866-606-9133 if users need any help. However, in order to get help, you will be asked to pay a particular amount of money. However, paying for unknown services may not help to get needed assistance. People who are waiting for your call 24/7 just want to trick you into purchasing the license.

We highly DO NOT recommend buying it since this optimization tool is capable of detecting only a small part of bad registries and junk files, which removal will NOT improve your PC's performance. By the way, think twice before giving away your money for suspicious third parties because you may unconsciously reveal your credit card details to cyber criminals.^[2]

In case Junk Cleaner redirects to the official website have already started disrupting your online activities, make sure that you remove this potentially unwanted program from your computer without any delay.

The most reliable way to remove Junk Cleaner is to run a full system scan with a decent anti-malware,^[3] such as FortectIntego. Using security software is especially recommended if this program appeared out of nowhere and started bothering you with suspicious system scans. You can also find manual Junk Cleaner removal guidelines at the end of the article.

Silent installation of the PC optimization software

It has been found spreading via software bundles as an “optional download.” Fortunately, it's possible to decompose software packages and end up only with the freeware that you want to install. However, in order to check which freeware^[4] carries attachments you have to pay close attention to the entire installation process.

1. Select Advanced or Custom installation option and look for the check boxes promoting 'optional downloads' and carrying them by default. Of course, the freeware that you opt for installing may not be filled with potentially unwanted applications. However, the chances to download a bundled software are the same.
2. Check every freeware and unmark Junk Cleaner, ViewPassword, FlashFree, Slick Savings, and other suspicious apps.

Some of the Junk Cleaner users claim that it can also deliver an irritating pop-up message marked as “Junk Cleaner,” which “shows right in the middle of screen, can't be moved, deleted or uninstalled. Doesn't show up on the software list. It seems to be connected to a warning that displays as an external malware attack. The warning also has a phone number that belongs to a third party called pandaje.”

Fortunately, we haven't received many reports about that and cannot confirm that such activity is caused by Junk Cleaner virus. However, we want to warn you that it's possible.

Uninstall Junk Cleaner from your Windows computer

Experts from Spain^[5] note that this program cannot harm your computer's operating system in any way. However, it may trick you to spend money for a useless program, which cannot improve your PC's performance in any way. If you have already installed it on your computer, you can remove Junk Cleaner using this guide:

1. Click Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).
2. Here, look for Junk Cleaner.
3. Uninstall it and other questionable programs.
4. Click OK to save these changes.

For automatic Junk Cleaner removal, we recommend using FortectIntego, SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes.