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Win PC Repair 2018 “Virus” (Fake Cleaner) – How to Remove It

This article has been created in order to help explain what is the Win PC Repair 2018 software and how you can remove this program completely from your computer.

A new fraudulent antivirus program, going by the name ofWin PC Repair 2018 has been detected by security researchers to pretend to detect malware and threats on the computers it has been installed on after which, the software may ask victims to purchase it’s licensed version to remove the issues which may not even exist. This is the main reason why it is strongly advisable to remove Win PC Repair from your computer in case you detect it. If you want to remove Win PC Repair from your computer, we advise that you read this article completely.

Threat Summary

Name Win PC Repair 2018
Type Hoax Antivirus Software
Short Description Aims to display hoax detections of viruses with the main purpose to get victims to buy the full version of the software.
Symptoms May run automatically on system start and may run scans by itself. May detect legitimate files as viruses.
Distribution Method Bundled downloads. Web pages which may advertise it.
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Win PC Repair 2018 – Distribution

The main method via which the Win PC Repair 2018 could sread onto the computers of victims is believed to be web pages which claim that your computer is at risk. We have encountered a lot of these pages over time with the most popular remaining to the the “Windows Is Damaged” type of messages that claim the computer has been infected by viruses. These messages can also be seen on Android devices and MacBooks as well. They look like the following and ask victims to download anti-malware software in order to fix problems with their computers:

Such pop-ups are often caused by two main reasons:

  • Having a potentially unwanted program installed directly on your computer system.
  • Visiting a website that causes a redirect (low-reputation sites).

Besides via such false accusation pop-ups, the Win PC Repair 2018 hoax antivirus software may also come embedded within the setups of third-party programs, which is also known as bundling. These free programs may be uploaded on software download sites with their setups already modified to include an installation step which asks you if you want to add the Win PC Repair software for free as extra. But these installation steps are hard to detect since they are mainly concealed in the advanced or custom installation modes.

Win PC Repair 2018 – What Does It Do

Once it is installed on your computer Win PC Repair 2018 may run automatically and start to display scan results as well. The program by default looks like the following:

The software may display fake scans of types of files that accoridng to researchers are completely legitimate, like Windows Registry Entries that belong to Microsoft Office or other legitimate files and objects, which are often flag as risky by Win PC Repair. This problem is that there is no proof that there is performance improvement after you actually use this software to remove registry flaws.

In addition to this, several anti-malware software detect this program as a hoax software, meaning that it only pretends to assist you, but in fact it’s end goal may be to just purchase it’s licensed version. And to top this up, the creators of the program have also added the phone number (855)-332-0124 in order to call a toll free support number, which may further result in the supposed scammers to get you to make a payment. And this is not all! When we ivestigated the number 855-332-0124, we have established that victims have reported several scam attempts that aimed to charge them hundreds of dollars to fix their problems as reported in the website 800notes. Here are some of the reports related to the number:

Billie B
A message appeared on my computer from this company saying they would fix my problems with the computer being locked. I agreed, they did the “fix” but wanted to charge me $300-$500 for continued service. I would call this a ransom!
Caller: Microsoft Technologies

Billie B
A message appeared on my computer from this company saying they would fix my problems with the computer being locked. I agreed, they did the “fix” but wanted to charge me $300-$500 for continued service. I would call this a ransom!
Caller: Microsoft Technologies

Ralph
This number appears on CC Cleaner, NOT to be confused with CCleaner! After trying to update CCleaner, the web page went through 4 iterations and downloaded what appeared a similar program that I now deleted because of being HIGHLY SUSPICIOUS of the bait and switch tactic. The latest version of CCleaner was supposed to be 5.30… NOT 1.0.0!. It appears that Piriform has been hacked and diverted. A “Driver Update” also appeared shortly after this false download.

The number has also been associated with multiple different typs of scams associated with the crooks calling the victims directly on their phones without even having the software.

And not only this, but we have also checked up on reports that were claiming this software is extremely suspicious and cannot be removed as easily as it looks, becaue it may reinstall itself or embed files that act as tripwires. This means that as soon as you remove it, you may experience malfunction of your computer, like the Windows Media Center virus, which happened to one computer we tested, associated with such program. This is the main reason why it is important to be very careful and back up all of the important files on your computer before removing this program.

Remove Win PC Repair 2018 from Your Computer

In order to remove this potentially unwanted software from your PC, we recommend that you read the removal article underneath. It has been designed to explain to you how you can delete the files, associated with Win PC Repair 2018 either manually or automatically from your system. If manual removal seems to be a problem or you feel unsure, security researchers strongly advise to remove this malware automatically, preferrably by downloading an advanced anti-malware software. It will make sure to automatically remove the Win PC Repair 2018 software in a safe manner and will also stop such unwanted software from intruding your PC in the future.

Ventsislav Krastev

Ventsislav is a cybersecurity expert at SensorsTechForum since 2015. He has been researching, covering, helping victims with the latest malware infections plus testing and reviewing software and the newest tech developments. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for learning new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management, Network Administration and Computer Administration of System Applications, he found his true calling within the cybersecrurity industry and is a strong believer in the education of every user towards online safety and security.

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How to Remove Win PC Repair 2018 from Windows.


Step 1: Scan for Win PC Repair 2018 with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1.1 Click on the "Download" button to proceed to SpyHunter's download page.


It is recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.


1.2 After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.

SpyHunter Install and Scan for Viruses Step 1


1.3 After the update process has finished, click on the 'Malware/PC Scan' tab. A new window will appear. Click on 'Start Scan'.

SpyHunter Install and Scan for Viruses Step 2


1.4 After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the 'Next' button.

SpyHunter Install and Scan for Viruses Step 3

If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.


Step 2: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode

2.1 Hold Windows key + R


2.2 The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK.
boot your pc in safe mode step 1


2.3 Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK".

boot your pc in safe mode step 2

Tip: Make sure to reverse those changes by unticking Safe Boot after that, because your system will always boot in Safe Boot from now on.


2.4 When prompted, click on "Restart" to go into Safe Mode.
boot your pc in safe mode step 3


2.5 You can recognise Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen.
boot your pc in safe mode step 4


Step 3: Uninstall Win PC Repair 2018 and related software from Windows

Uninstall Steps for Windows 11

1 Go to the search bar and type "Add or Remove Programs" and then click it.

Uninstall Malware from Windows 11 step 1

2 Locate the software that you want to uninstall click on the three dots and click "Uninstall" to begin the process.

Uninstall Malware from Windows 11 step 2

3 Follow the uninstall steps until the software has been effectively removed from your computer

Uninstall Malware from Windows 11 step 3

Uninstall Steps for Windows 10 and Older Versions

Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:


1 Hold the Windows Logo Button and "R" on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear.

boot your pc in safe mode step 5


2 In the field type in "appwiz.cpl" and press ENTER.

boot your pc in safe mode step 6


3 This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC. Select the program that you want to remove, and press "Uninstall"
boot your pc in safe mode step 7Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.


Step 4: Clean Any registries, Created by Win PC Repair 2018 on Your PC.

The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:

  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by Win PC Repair 2018 there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:

4.1 Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK.
clean malicious registries step 1


4.2 When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above.

clean malicious registries step 2


4.3 You can remove the value of the virus by right-clicking on it and removing it.

clean malicious registries step 3 Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.


Video Removal Guide for Win PC Repair 2018 (Windows).


Get rid of Win PC Repair 2018 from Mac OS X.


Step 1: Uninstall Win PC Repair 2018 and remove related files and objects

1.1 Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
uninstall virus from mac step 1


1.2 Find Activity Monitor and double-click it:

uninstall virus from mac step 2


1.3 In the Activity Monitor look for any suspicious processes, belonging or related to Win PC Repair 2018:

uninstall virus from mac step 3

Tip: To quit a process completely, choose the “Force Quit” option.

uninstall virus from mac step 4


1.4 Click on the "Go" button again, but this time select Applications. Another way is with the ⇧+⌘+A buttons.


1.5 In the Applications menu, look for any suspicious app or an app with a name, similar or identical to Win PC Repair 2018. If you find it, right-click on the app and select “Move to Trash”.

uninstall virus from mac step 5


1.6 Select Accounts, after which click on the Login Items preference.

Your Mac will then show you a list of items that start automatically when you log in. Look for any suspicious apps identical or similar to Win PC Repair 2018. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus (“-“) icon to hide it.


1.7 Remove any left-over files that might be related to this threat manually by following the sub-steps below:

  • Go to Finder.
  • In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
  • Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
  • If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.

In case you cannot remove Win PC Repair 2018 via Step 1 above:

In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:

Disclaimer! If you are about to tamper with Library files on Mac, be sure to know the name of the virus file, because if you delete the wrong file, it may cause irreversible damage to your MacOS. Continue on your own responsibility!

1: Click on "Go" and Then "Go to Folder" as shown underneath:

uninstall virus from mac step 6

2: Type in "/Library/LauchAgents/" and click Ok:

uninstall virus from mac step 7

3: Delete all of the virus files that have similar or the same name as Win PC Repair 2018. If you believe there is no such file, do not delete anything.

uninstall virus from mac step 8

You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:

→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons

Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.


Step 2: Scan for and remove Win PC Repair 2018 files from your Mac

When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Win PC Repair 2018, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.


Click the button below below to download SpyHunter for Mac and scan for Win PC Repair 2018:


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Video Removal Guide for Win PC Repair 2018 (Mac)


Remove Win PC Repair 2018 from Google Chrome.


Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu

Google Chrome removal guide step 1


Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"

Google Chrome removal guide step 2


Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.

Google Chrome removal guide step 3


Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.


Erase Win PC Repair 2018 from Mozilla Firefox.


Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window:

Mozilla Firefox removal guide step 1


Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.

Mozilla Firefox removal guide step 2


Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"

Mozilla Firefox removal guide step 3


Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.


Uninstall Win PC Repair 2018 from Microsoft Edge.


Step 1: Start Edge browser.


Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.

Edge Browser removal guide step 2


Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".

Edge Browser removal guide step 3


Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.

Edge Browser removal guide step 4


Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.

Edge Browser removal guide step 5


Remove Win PC Repair 2018 from Safari


Step 1: Start the Safari app.


Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.


Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".

Safari browser removal guide step 3


Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.

Safari browser removal guide step 4


Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.


Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.

Safari browser removal guide step 5

A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the Win PC Repair 2018 will be removed.


How to Reset Safari
IMPORTANT: Before resetting Safari make sure you back up all your saved passwords within the browser in case you forget them.

Start Safari and then click on the gear leaver icon.

Click the Reset Safari button and you will reset the browser.

Eliminate Win PC Repair 2018 from Internet Explorer.


Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.


Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'

Internet Explorer browser removal guide step 2


Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.
Internet Explorer browser removal guide step 3


Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.

Internet Explorer browser removal guide step 4


Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.

Remove Push Notifications from Your Browsers


Turn Off Push Notifications from Google Chrome

To disable any Push Notices from Google Chrome browser, please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Go to Settings in Chrome.

Google Chrome - Disable Push Notifications Step 1

Step 2: In Settings, select “Advanced Settings”:

Google Chrome - Disable Push Notifications Step 2

Step 3: Click “Content Settings”:

Google Chrome - Disable Push Notifications Step 3

Step 4: Open “Notifications”:

Google Chrome - Disable Push Notifications Step 4

Step 5: Click the three dots and choose Block, Edit or Remove options:

Google Chrome - Disable Push Notifications Step 5

Remove Push Notifications on Firefox

Step 1: Go to Firefox Options.

Mozilla Firefox - Disable Push Notifications Step 1

Step 2: Go to “Settings”, type “notifications” in the search bar and click "Settings":

Mozilla Firefox - Disable Push Notifications Step 2

Step 3: Click “Remove” on any site you wish notifications gone and click “Save Changes”

Mozilla Firefox - Disable Push Notifications Step 3

Stop Push Notifications on Opera

Step 1: In Opera, press ALT+P to go to Settings.

Opera - Disable Push Notifications Step 1

Step 2: In Setting search, type “Content” to go to Content Settings.

Opera - Disable Push Notifications Step 2

Step 3: Open Notifications:

Opera - Disable Push Notifications Step 3

Step 4: Do the same as you did with Google Chrome (explained below):

Opera - Disable Push Notifications Step 4

Eliminate Push Notifications on Safari

Step 1: Open Safari Preferences.

Safari Browser - Disable Push Notifications Step 1

Step 2: Choose the domain from where you like push pop-ups gone and change to "Deny" from "Allow".

Win PC Repair 2018-FAQ

What Is Win PC Repair 2018?

The Win PC Repair 2018 threat is adware or browser redirect virus.

It may slow your computer down significantly and display advertisements. The main idea is for your information to likely get stolen or more ads to appear on your device.

The creators of such unwanted apps work with pay-per-click schemes to get your computer to visit risky or different types of websites that may generate them funds. This is why they do not even care what types of websites show up on the ads. This makes their unwanted software indirectly risky for your OS.

What Are the Symptoms of Win PC Repair 2018?

There are several symptoms to look for when this particular threat and also unwanted apps in general are active:

Symptom #1: Your computer may become slow and have poor performance in general.

Symptom #2: You have toolbars, add-ons or extensions on your web browsers that you don't remember adding.

Symptom #3: You see all types of ads, like ad-supported search results, pop-ups and redirects to randomly appear.

Symptom #4: You see installed apps on your Mac running automatically and you do not remember installing them.

Symptom #5: You see suspicious processes running in your Task Manager.

If you see one or more of those symptoms, then security experts recommend that you check your computer for viruses.

What Types of Unwanted Programs Are There?

According to most malware researchers and cyber-security experts, the threats that can currently affect your device can be rogue antivirus software, adware, browser hijackers, clickers, fake optimizers and any forms of PUPs.

What to Do If I Have a "virus" like Win PC Repair 2018?

With few simple actions. First and foremost, it is imperative that you follow these steps:

Step 1: Find a safe computer and connect it to another network, not the one that your Mac was infected in.

Step 2: Change all of your passwords, starting from your email passwords.

Step 3: Enable two-factor authentication for protection of your important accounts.

Step 4: Call your bank to change your credit card details (secret code, etc.) if you have saved your credit card for online shopping or have done online activities with your card.

Step 5: Make sure to call your ISP (Internet provider or carrier) and ask them to change your IP address.

Step 6: Change your Wi-Fi password.

Step 7: (Optional): Make sure to scan all of the devices connected to your network for viruses and repeat these steps for them if they are affected.

Step 8: Install anti-malware software with real-time protection on every device you have.

Step 9: Try not to download software from sites you know nothing about and stay away from low-reputation websites in general.

If you follow these recommendations, your network and all devices will become significantly more secure against any threats or information invasive software and be virus free and protected in the future too.

How Does Win PC Repair 2018 Work?

Once installed, Win PC Repair 2018 can collect data using trackers. This data is about your web browsing habits, such as the websites you visit and the search terms you use. It is then used to target you with ads or to sell your information to third parties.

Win PC Repair 2018 can also download other malicious software onto your computer, such as viruses and spyware, which can be used to steal your personal information and show risky ads, that may redirect to virus sites or scams.

Is Win PC Repair 2018 Malware?

The truth is that PUPs (adware, browser hijackers) are not viruses, but may be just as dangerous since they may show you and redirect you to malware websites and scam pages.

Many security experts classify potentially unwanted programs as malware. This is because of the unwanted effects that PUPs can cause, such as displaying intrusive ads and collecting user data without the user’s knowledge or consent.

About the Win PC Repair 2018 Research

The content we publish on SensorsTechForum.com, this Win PC Repair 2018 how-to removal guide included, is the outcome of extensive research, hard work and our team’s devotion to help you remove the specific, adware-related problem, and restore your browser and computer system.

How did we conduct the research on Win PC Repair 2018?

Please note that our research is based on independent investigation. We are in contact with independent security researchers, thanks to which we receive daily updates on the latest malware, adware, and browser hijacker definitions.
Furthermore, the research behind the Win PC Repair 2018 threat is backed with VirusTotal.
To better understand this online threat, please refer to the following articles which provide knowledgeable details.

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