MyPC Backup – legitimate-looking system tool that is offering backups and security but is actually a pup and adware
MyPC Backup virus is a suspicious program that can get downloaded from third-party sources such as ironSource, cnet.com, softonic.com, soft32.com, and download.com and other free sites that promote and provide questionable software. Also, it is known that this rogue system software can come in a package with other potentially unwanted products such as DeltaSearch Community Toolbar installation. Paying close attention to online material and caution can help avoid such infiltrations of not-so-easily removable PUAs.
| Name | MyPC Backup |
|---|---|
| Type | Potentially unwanted program/rogue system tool |
| Developer | This suspicious application has been created and released by JustDevelopIT |
| Aim | The main goal of this app is to throw warnings that the user's files need backups and encourage them to protect their data safely by promoting the advanced version of the program |
| Other apps | During the installation process, this questionable security tool can come in a bundled with another PUP such as DeltaSearch Community Toolbar |
| Distribution | The PUP is mostly distributed by using a deceptive technique called “software bundling”[1] when the tool gets installed in the system through free software packages. Also, you can get the product download from third-party sources and promotional ads |
| Elimination | You can try to get rid of MyPC Backup by using the manual step-by-step guidelines that can be found at the end of this article or by employing automatical anti-malware software |
| Repair tool | If you have found signs of system compromisation, you can try recovering the corrupted areas with the help of FortectIntego |
Users have been complaining that MyPC Backup arrives with additional questionable content to the computer system and fills the disk space with unnecessary components. According to the user, he initiated two Malwarebytes scans, and the checkup results the first time revealed that there are 99 unwanted files found and the second time that there are 172 files.
MyPC Backup doesn't seem to be a virus itself but when you download the app (which you pay for) you wind up with what seems to be a limitless amount of junk, and crapware.
My PC Backup spreads just like any other malicious program or potentially unwanted application. It can show up on your machine after visiting an infected website or after opening a fraudulent email’s attachment. Besides, it may also try to infiltrate your PC system in a bundle with freeware and shareware as the optional component of these programs. In order to avoid such threats, you should avoid suspicious websites and also install reputable anti-virus on your computer.
However, My PC Backup is advertised on various misleading sites and deceptive promotional ads. Such content claims about all the data backup features and other useful functions that this potentially unwanted program should offer. It supposedly allows users to backup files cored on their devices.
My PC Backup has nothing valuable about itself, and it falls into the category of potentially unwanted programs or even can be considered as adware-type intruder due to relation with ad-supported sites. People claim that all the negative features of this program, like stealth installation with users' consent and questionable pop-ups, allow calling the tool a virus. 
Additionally, advertisers, the intruder itself, and all creators of those redirects, pop-ups, banners can access and even track, record details about your preferences online, browsing habit and most viewed sites or searched items. This is one of the first reasons that should encourage you to perform a My PC Backup removal as soon as possible, so you can avoid privacy issues.
Avoid clicking on any buttons and forms that present on the screen with all the claims about issues, malware, and danger to your device. Even survey forms that appear on the screen with the name of this shady software can collect your personal information directly. My PC Backup can be associated with scammers and people that focus on getting money and personal data from victims directly.[2]
Make sure to remove My PC Backup using anti-malware tools and uninstall anything added on the browser or machine without your permission. When you clean the machine, go through settings and system files in such places as Windows registry and startup preferences, so the virus is no longer launched on the PC. FortectIntego can go that safely for you and even repair damaged files, virus affected functions. For additional tips – check the guide below. 
The delivery techniques of rogue security software
Questionable security tools are delivered to the computer system with the help of software bundling. This technique is promoted by various third-party developers and widely used throughout the Internet sphere. The PUP[3] comes in an entire bundle of software when the user has opted for the “Recommended” installation mode and does not have the possibility to uncheck all suspicious incoming downloads. However, you can easily fix this type of issue.
First, if you are completing downloads and installations on your own, you should NEVER skip any steps as some of them might be crucial and allow a PUP to appear on your computer system. Continuously, always go for the “Advanced” or “Custom” configuration where you will be allowed to take full control of your incoming downloads. Once you have chosen these settings, you will be provided with the option to opt-out of unwanted objects.
Continuously, rogue security software can get delivered by third-party downloading sources such as cnet.com, download.com, softonic.com, ironSource, and soft32.com. If you have been choosing these websites for receiving your software, you should think about getting all of your products and services only from reliable sources and the original developers as there you will be guaranteed that you will receive the entire software without any rogue additional objects.
Also, you should employ a reliable anti-malware program that will take care of your computer system will completing various browsing and computing actions. Be aware that your antivirus tool also needs to get updated regularly.
Remove MyPC Backup virus from your computer
If the rogue security software has been bothering lately with its intrusive pop-up notifications and fake warning alerts, you can remove MyPC Backup with the help of antivirus products. These tools will run a full malware scan for you, find the PUP, and get rid of it safely and properly within a few minutes of time.
Also, you can try performing MyPC Backup removal with the help of manual step-by-step guidelines that we have added to the end of this page. There you will learn how to clean both your Windows and macOS operating systems.
According to cybersecurity specialists from LesVirus.fr, various potentially unwanted programs can bring additional products to the computer system and scatter them all over the machine. In order to uninstall MyPC Backup virus properly, you have to get rid of all the added software automatically or manually, otherwise, the bogus tool might reappear.
Uninstall from Windows
Uninstall from Windows 10/8:
- Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
- Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.
Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:
- Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
- In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.
Remove the unwanted program:
- In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
- If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.
Delete from macOS
Remove the unwanted application:
- From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
- In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).
Delete leftover files and folders:
- Select Go > Go to Folder.
- Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
- Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.
- Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.
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