PCAntiMalware Removal Process (remove PC Anti-Malware)

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- Remove rogue anti-spyware/anti-virus programs
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PCAntiMalware

PCAntiMalware (PC AntiMalware) is a rogue anti-spyware application. It is very possible that PCAntiMalware was created by the same group of people that advertise and spread Cleaner 2009 and AntiMalwareSuite rogue anti-spyware programs.

PCAntiMalware, just like other rogues, uses scamming tactics to extort money from computer users. PCAntiMalware uses fake popup messages, warning alerts and fake system scans to scare users into purchasing PCAntiMalware. Do not ever fall for these tricks. Do not purchase PCAntiMalware. Instead, it is best to remove PCAntiMalware completely from your system.

Are you getting popups from PCAntiMalware? Have you identified that you have PCAntiMalware installed on your computer? Do you wish to remove PCAntiMalware completely from your computer?

Why should you remove PCAntiMalware?

If PCAntiMalware resides on your computer, it can potentially damage your personal files or you may end up losing data stored on your system. Research has shown that PCAntiMalware may have the ability to make your computer vulnerable to remote attacks which could result, initially, in loss of money, possibly identity theft, and, eventually, a painstaking PCAntiMalware removal process.

How can you manually remove PCAntiMalware

Manual removal of PCAntiMalware may not be for everyone. Each manual PCAntiMalware removal step must be followed delicately to completely remove all related files and registry entries from your computer. If you are unsure or have doubts about editing your system registry, then we recommend that you use the automatic PCAntiMalware removal process.

PCAntiMalware can be removed manually by following the steps below.

1. With all programs closed, click the Start Menu and go to the Control Panel.
2. Locate the Add/Remove Programs icon and double click it.
3. Locate PCAntiMalware in the list of programs. If you find it, select it and remove it. If you cannot find PCAntiMalware, you can continue to step 5.
4. Restart your computer.
5. Close all open programs and windows on your desktop.
6. Open your registry editor (regedit) program by going to Start Menu, type in regedit, and click OK.
7. Find all of the following registry entries and delete them. If you do not know how to do this, then you can read how to edit the registry in Windows.
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\ExplorerWAS

   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\amshellext.ShellHook

   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\amshellext.ShellHook.1

   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{4567AB12-EDED-4675-AF10-BA15EDDB4D7A}

   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{4ADD95DA-B25D-4d21-9C5C-05FC6DE05860}

   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{_CLSID_WAShellExecuteCheck}

   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\ExplorerWAS

   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\ExplorerWAS

   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{4567AB12-A884-4CA6-B739-CEDB12FEF096}

   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{4567AB12-7DFC-4C46-BD8F-41259D169A0D}

   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{4567AB12-AE24-4FD6-B479-E2B464F32DA6}

   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\washellext.WASContextMenu

   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\washellext.WASContextMenu.1

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\PCAntiMalware

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ShellExecuteHooks "{4ADD95DA-B25D-4D21-9C5C-05FC6DE05860}"

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\User Agent\Post Platform "UPSAMAP 4.1.228.0"

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "PCAntiMalware"

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PSAMAP_is1

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\PCAntiMalware

8. You may need to return to this removal process for removing PCAntiMalware. You can do this easily by bookmarking or adding a favorite to this page by clicking here. If you are using the FireFox web browser you can press the keys Ctrl and D simultaneously to bookmark this page.

   Image 1. Bookmark PCHubs removal process

   

9. Delete all of the following files that are associated with PCAntiMalware from your computer.

   %UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\PCAntiMalware.lnk

   %UserProfile%\Desktop\PCAntiMalware.lnk

   c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\PCAntiMalware

   c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\PCAntiMalware\Data

   c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\PCAntiMalware\Data\Abbr

   c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\PCAntiMalware\Data\ProductCode

   c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\PCAntiMalware

   c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\PCAntiMalware\Contact customer support.url

   c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\PCAntiMalware\PCAntiMalware on the Web.url

   c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\PCAntiMalware\PCAntiMalware.lnk

   c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\PCAntiMalware\Uninstall PCAntiMalware.lnk

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\Activate.dat

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\appupdate.dat

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\AsAgents.dll

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\AsAgents.xml

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\atl71.dll

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\AutoProcess.dat

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\database

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\database\knownfiles.dat

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\database\MalwareDB.dat

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\database\TEBase.dat

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\database\vbpv.dat

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\dbupdate.dat

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\InstUp.exe

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\lapv.dat

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\license.rtf

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\mfc71.dll

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\msvcp71.dll

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\msvcr71.dll

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\PCAM.exe

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\PCAM.xml

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\PP.exe

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\pv.dat

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\quaratine.dat

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\quaratine.dat\#post_quarantine

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\readme.rtf

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\RTMonitor.dat

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\scanlog.xml

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\settings.ini

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\shellext.dll

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\shellext.xml

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\Summary.dat

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\tasks.dat

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\threatnet.dat

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\threatnet.ini

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\unins000.dat

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\unins000.exe

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\uninstall.ico

   c:\Program Files\PCAntiMalware\UserAgent.dll

   c:\WINDOWS\system32\bootrem.exe

   PCAntiMalware

   PCAntiMalware on the Web.url

   PCAntiMalware.lnk

   PCAntiMalwareScannerSetup[1].exe

   Uninstall PCAntiMalware.lnk

   If you need a better understanding on how to search for these files then you can read how to find and search for files and folders here.

   If you have issues deleting any of the previously listed files that are associated with PCAntiMalware, you can try rebooting your computer into safe mode. Booting into safe mode may allow certain malicious files to be deleted. If you are wondering how to boot into safe mode, you can read our process for starting a computer in safe mode here.

   Image 2. Select "Safe Mode with Networking"

   

10. After locating and deleting the previous files you must remove all directories associated with PCAntiMalware by going to the C:\ProgramFiles\PCAntiMalware folder, select it, and delete it. In some cases you may not be able to find this directory. You can still continue to the next step.

11. Restart your computer. You do not need to boot into safe mode at this point. You should have removed PCAntiMalware completely from your computer. If you find that PCAntiMalware is still on your computer, you can repeat the steps again or go to the automatic PCAntiMalware removal process.