Spyware Clear. How to remove? (Uninstall guide)
Spyware Clear is a fake system optimizer that can hardly provide an effective spyware removal
Spyware Clear is a controversial program that declares that it is a powerful anti-spyware software
Questions about Spyware Clear
Spyware Clear – yet another PUP[1] that pretends to make your system more secure. This toolkit allegedly removes spyware and protects users from various infections. It may seem legitimate and attractive, but there is no doubt that this is just an intrusive program that can provide nothing positive. The main thing that it seeks is the money which is collected by convincing users to buy the full version. However, we seriously doubt program's (trial and fill version) capabilities to detect all viruses and malware. Beware that you may receive overreacting scan results from Spyware Clear reporting about safe programs, harmless files and meaningless entries. While this program itself is not harmful, its presence is more than annoying.
| Name | Spyware Clear |
|---|---|
| Type | Questionable optimization tool |
| Danger level | Medium. Can attract other malware |
| Symptoms | Tool displays questionable scanners and can hardly improve computer's speed. Can also display more advertisements than usual |
| Distribution | Software bundles |
| Elimination | Best tool for virus removal is Reimage |
There are tons of this type of programs offering features like improved computer's performance and security, increased search quality or even weather updates and similar information provided right on your desktop. While in most of the cases these claims are true, it cannot be said about Spyware Clear.
Right after being installed on the system, this app starts interrupting you with continuous system scanners and reports stating that there are different problems detected. Additionally, the app starts pushing you into thinking that the only way to solve them is to install the so-called full version. Unfortunately, we do NOT recommend spending your money on such questionable tools. You should better remove Spyware Clear from the system and check it with Reimage or other reliable software which is capable of removing adware,[2] browser hijackers and similar programs.
Besides, this program may start bothering you with its aggressive ads offering you to purchase the same licensed version that is supposedly needed for fixing your computer. According to people who have already installed it, sometimes they can hardly use their computers and browse the web because of Spyware Clear ads. Before you enter your credit card details, you should think twice and think whether it is worth it or not. It may be that you will spend your money on nothing or on a program that is suspicious.
Adware programs as other intrusive and unwanted collets various information about users via browser history. You should be aware that Spyware Clear virus can access:
- IP addresses;
- geolocation;
- pages viewed and most visited;
- search queries;
- internet provider;
- search for deals, offers or sales.
Spyware Clear virus is a fake optimization tool that gives no positive results
These information-tracking applications do no damage to your system, but it can attract other more malicious software and viruses. Also, this information might be used by third-party. Most of the times this data is used by commercial content providers. They can generate advertisements based on your search history and tendencies to click on certain ads and offers.
You may download it from several download sites that claim that it is capable of protecting the computer and fixing all issues that can be found on it. However, in most of the cases, it appears on computers after downloading third-party programs on them. Please, be very careful when downloading questionable programs on your computer. If you see that program is suspicious, you should look for other people’s reviews and comments about it.
The more time adware spent on your browser and computer system more advertisements you can get any more information about you is collected. You need to focus on Spyware Clear removal as soon as you notice anything suspicious. The best way for this kind of programs is the anti-malware tools like Reimage.
Click 'Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features' (if you are 'Windows XP' user, click on 'Add/Remove Programs').
If you are 'Windows 10 / Windows 8' user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once 'Quick Access Menu' shows up, select 'Control Panel' and 'Uninstall a Program'.
Right click on each of suspicious entries and select 'Uninstall'
Cick 'Go' and select 'Applications'
Click on every malicious entry and select 'Move to Trash'
Click on menu icon and select 'Manage add-ons'
Right click on each of malicious entries and select 'Disable'
Delete malicious URL, enter your desired domain name and click 'Apply' to save changes
Go to 'Advanced' tab and click on 'Reset' button. Now select 'Delete personal settings' and click on 'Reset' button again
Go to Settings and select 'Choose what to clear'
Select 'Clear' button
Open the start menu and select 'Task Manager'
Right-click 'Microsoft Edge' and select 'Go to details'
Select 'More details' if 'Go to details' option fails to show up
Find Microsoft Edge entries and select 'End Task'
Go to Microsoft Edge folder on your computer, right-click every entry and click 'Delete'
Find Windows PowerShell, right-click it and select 'Run as administrator'
Copy and paste a required command and press 'Enter'
Click on menu icon and select 'Add-ons'
Select 'Extensions' and look for malicious entries. Click 'Remove' to get rid of each of them
Click on menu icon and then on '?'. Select 'Troubleshooting Information'
Click on 'Reset Firefox' button for a couple of times
Click on menu icon. Select 'Tools' and 'Extensions'
Look for malicious entries and delete each of them by clicking on the Trash bin icon
When in 'Settings', select 'Manage search engines...'
Click 'X' to remove malicious URLs
When in 'Settings', scroll down to 'Reset browser settings' button and click on it
Click on 'Reset' button to complete your removal
Click on 'Safari' and select 'Preferences'
Go to 'Extensions' and uninstall malicious add-ons
Click on 'Safari' and select 'Reset Safari...'
Select all options and click on 'Reset' button
Paying close attention during download is the key to avoid unexpected appearance of PC optimization tools
Cybersecurity specialists at Virusai.lt[3] advise you to be more cautious while browsing online and installing software or updating tools. Virus developers and developers of suspicious computer tools have been actively using bundling technique that is designed to hide PUPs in software bundles. During the installation process, especially when downloading software from questionable websites, you can get additional pieces of malware, like adware, hijackers and similar apps. These programs can easily make your system prone to other cyber infections, so there is no doubt that you need to stay away from them.
To avoid these apps, choose an Advanced or Custom installation option each time you download freeware from the Internet. This will help you unpack software bundles and reveal every little piece of malware trying to infiltrate your computer without your approval. Make sure you de-select any additional pieces that seem suspicious at this point.
Spyware Clear elimination can be performed manually
To remove Spyware Clear from the system, you should use steps that are given below. It is not a virus, so you should find it in your Task Manager. Make sure you uninstall its entries and then run a full system scan with professional anti-malware or anti-spyware program to make sure that it is virus-free. This tool claims to be antispyware optimization tool but can hardly provide useful features. There is a plenty of programs that are worth purchasing.
Keep in mind that you should scan your computer for malware if you have the smallest doubt about your computer's state and its security. Otherwise, you can become a victim of identity theft and similar crimes. To ensure you do fall for similar PUPs in the future, make sure you always read reviews and similar information online before installing the app on your computer. Spyware Clear removal guide is presented down below:
You can remove Spyware Clear automatically with a help of one of these programs: Reimage, Malwarebytes Malwarebytes, Plumbytes Anti-MalwareNorton Internet Security. We recommend these applications because they can easily delete potentially unwanted programs and viruses with all their files and registry entries that are related to them.
Spyware Clear manual removal:
spywareclear.exe
Delete files:
spywareclear.exe
To remove Spyware Clear, follow these steps:
Uninstall Spyware Clear from Windows systems
To uninstall Spyware Clear from your Windows OS, use the following guide:
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Click Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).
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If you are Windows 10 / Windows 8 user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once Quick Access Menu shows up, select Control Panel and Uninstall a Program.
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Uninstall Spyware Clear and related programs
Here, look for Spyware Clear or any other recently installed suspicious programs. -
Uninstall them and click OK to save these changes.
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References
- ^ Chris Hoffman. What is PUP?. How to geek. Online tech magazine.
- ^ Adware. Wikipedia. The free encyclopedia.
- ^ Virusai. Virusai. Spyware news.