MPC Cleaner (2021 update) - Removal Guide

What is MPC Cleaner?

MPC Cleaner – a useless system optimization program

MPC Cleaner is a bogus software that tries to convince users that their PCs are heavily damaged.

MPC Cleaner is a rogue computer security software developed by DotCash Limited. Alternatively, the app presents itself as More Powerful Cleaner and claims to be “the lightest and fastest and safest PC optimizer with a simple and cool interface.” Unfortunately, security experts have already included this program to “potentially unwanted” category and recommend avoiding it. Beware that this tool seeks the only thing – to generate income to its developer by creating a need for its full version. For that, it starts its activity by detecting numerous PC-related issues and then claims that the only way to fix the system is to buy the full version of MPC Cleaner.

MPCCleaner claims to be capable of cleaning computer from junk files, vague plug-ins, and corrupt registries. However, you can find out that it can hardly improve your computer's work right after installing it on the system. Such tools like this one are seeking the only thing – trick users into buying their fake license.^[1]

Beware that all problems reported by MPC Cleaner scanner are invented. You can check this fact by running another scan with FortectIntego or another reliable security software. We can assure you that it won't find anything reported by this optimizer. By removing entries that were reported by this program as unsafe, you can put your computer into danger.

MPC Cleaner has already been noticed spreading in Chile, Russia, and Poland.^[2] The most popular way used to hijack target systems is closely related to other software as this PUP uses bundling as the main distribution technique. You can suspect this system tool^[3] on your computer after discovering MPCTray.exe file^[4] in C:\Program Files directory.^[5]

MPC Cleaner also installs additional modules without permission.

After the successful infiltration, the program starts scanning the system every time you reboot your computer. Then, it displays its fake notifications about serious problems detected on the system. Their aim is to push people into getting its license. Besides, it can slow down your computer system to convince the you that your computer is dealing with serious problems.

So-called MPC Cleaner virus usually states that numerous issues and errors were found in the system and that user needs to fix them right away. However, after looking for these problems with your anti-virus or anti-spyware, you won't find anything because this tool is bogus.

Probably, you have already understood that we do not recommend buying MPC Cleaner license key because this program hardly does anything that would be worth paying money for. It is a deceptive program that delivers false positive system scan results, so you should not fall for its scare tactics.

Neither the trial nor the full version of the program can improve the work of your computer. Keep in mind that it hardly can speed up your system or improve it in another way. Besides, keeping this PUP can result in changes on your browser as it can be set to assign Search.mpc.am as your default search engine and homepage. If that does not convince you, the scan results in Virus Total show that 31 AV engines recognize MPC Cleaner potentially malicious.^[6]

If you really want to protect your computer from spyware^[7] and malware^[8], you should install a well-known and reputable anti-virus program, and forget such questionable tools as this one. To stop annoying ads from interrupting you, you should remove MPC Cleaner from your computer. Steps that you can use to uninstall it are given below this article.

If you can't remove MPC Cleaner folder because it cannot be found in Programs, you should unhide hidden folders. For that, just enter “folder” into the search box on Windows taskbar and select “Show hidden files and folders” from the results.^[9]

The effectiveness of MPC Cleaner is highly disputable.

The software might enter the system unnoticed

There are two possible ways to download MPC Cleaner:

1. You can download this program directly from its official website or another download page;

2. You can install this app together with another free program.

In most cases, people end up with rogue PC optimizers without their knowledge. Keep in mind that it can only happen if you tend to download new programs from random download websites or if you usually rush to install them without paying attention to the important information provided in the software’s installation wizard.

PUPs are distributed via bundling technique, which means that they can be added to other free programs and presented as “recommended downloads.” Unfortunately, such “recommendations” are not presented directly. If you want to protect your computer from unwanted programs, it's very important to inspect each freeware as carefully as possible and see whether the free application is bundled with some third-party programs or not.

Luckily, software packages can be easily decomposed by unticking check marks next to pre-selected agreements to install additional components. To do that, you should opt for Advanced or Custom installation option and carefully look through all the provided terms.

Besides, it's always useful to read EULA, Privacy Policy, user feedback and similar information related to your preferred program.

MPC Cleaner often shows fake scan results, claiming that the PC is completely unprotected.

Get rid of MPC Cleaner virus without a pain

MPC Cleaner removal can be initiated either manually or with the help of updated anti-spyware. If you would like to use the first option, you should follow the steps indicated below.

However, keep in mind that there is a wide list of suspicious files that are related to this PUP that should also be uninstalled. Otherwise, they can cause such problems as the program's reappearance on your computer. For example, you can also have the Search.mpc.am virus on your computer which is a well-known browser hijacker. You need to take care of it as well! Besides, numerous people have reported that they can't find MPC Cleaner in Programs.

To remove MPC Cleaner virus with other undesirable programs, and to get the control of your browser back, we strongly recommend you to opt for automatic removal option. For that, you can use programs that are provided right below. They can also be used to optimize your PC's performance.

You may remove virus damage with a help of FortectIntego. SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner and Malwarebytes are recommended to detect potentially unwanted programs and viruses with all their files and registry entries that are related to them.