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Power-Clean-Pro, Potentially Superfluous Software.

Some legitimate programs like Power-Clean-Pro can be classified as superfluous, they are not necessarily necessary for the operation of the system and sometimes even unwanted.

More specifically, the Power-Clean-Pro program falls into the category of software that can optimize your system. It can be installed via downloading repackaged freeware.

It displays alerts on system quality and the presence of malware and offers the purchase of a paid version to resolve problems.
It is a clone of Power-PC-Care, Super-Speedup, Super-Clean-Pro, Dr.Clean-Pro, Quick-Speedup, PC-Cleanup, Auto-Mechanic, Power-Cleaner, Smart-PC -Care, Win-PC-Repair, Power-Speedup, My-Sys-Mechanic, Power-SystemCare, Auto-PC-Cleaner.

Some security solutions, such as Malwarebytes Antimalwares, classify this software as Potentially Unwanted Optional Software (PUP/LPI).

This program is classified as Potentially Unnecessary Software (LPS). It installs as a program and/or as a browser extension. It can start automatically from the Registry via a "Run" key, a service or a scheduled task. It may launch when you start your browser after changing its settings. Sometimes the launch is done silently, that is to say it works in the background. The virus analysis of this software does not show any malware detection.

These are mostly legitimate programs that may not be necessary for your system to function properly. The multiplication of programs launched at system startup can cause delays in the execution of ordinary system tasks but also when browsing the Internet. Note that some programs come from downloads with repackaging, a technique which consists of offering other software during installation. These additional programs are obviously superfluous, they can even be installed without your knowledge. It is recommended to read the EULA before installing packaged software. Before clicking, check the relevance of the pre-checked boxes offered to you.

Potentially unwanted software (LPI) or Potentialy Unwanted Programs (PUP) are the cause of many infections. The most common example is adware. InstallCore, Crossrider, Graftor ou Boxore which pollute the Registry and your data storage units. They are usually installed without your knowledge by downloading freeware. Indeed some sites use the repackaging method, an operation which consists of redoing the software installation module by adding download options. These options allow you to add other software such as browser toolbars, adware, potentially unwanted software, intrusive advertising software, or even browser hijackers.

Spyware (spyware) and adware (adwares) unwanted files, just like malware, can use the writing flaws of legitimate software or those of operating systems. It is therefore essential to have official software and that it has automatic updating. Likewise, your Windows operating system must be programmed in automatic update mode and activated, so that you can have the latest updates for critical security vulnerabilities.

PCVark detections

PCVark

TECHNICAL ELEMENTS

Features

– Starts a process at system launch (RP),
- Created multiple application shortcuts, Desktop, QuickLaunch, Taskbar, Programs (O4GS),
- It is installed in the Registry Base in order to be launched each time the system starts (O4),
- It starts a scheduled task automatically (O38),
- It installs as a program (O42)
– Created multiple “Software” registry keys,
- Adds additional folders (O43),
- Registration in the Windows prefetcher folder (O45)
– Adds multiple user files (O61),

Preview in reports

Recorded on 22/01/2019
Serial number: 00AF87134BF25D75A634166725A3823617
O38 – TASK: {F488EC9E-2F4D-485E-918C-B3BD973BD474}[\Power Clean-Pro-2019_Logon] – (. – System Tool.) — C:\Program Files\Power Clean-Pro-2019 for Coolman-PC\ rtc.exe [2384480]
C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\Power Clean-Pro-2019_Logon – (..) — C:\Program Files\Power Clean-Pro-2019 for Coolman-PC\rtc.exe [startupshow]
[MD5.FE9E1C1EC580F8CAB587A349A0A700DC] – (. – System Tool.) — C:\Program Files\Power Clean-Pro-2019 for Coolman-PC\rtc.exe [2384480] [PID.3532]
O4 – GS\CommonDesktop [Public]: Power Clean-Pro-2019.lnk. (…) C:\Program Files\Power Clean-Pro-2019 for Coolman-PC\rtc.exe
O42 – Software: Power Clean-Pro-2019 – (..) [HKLM] — {0B7B9E5F-A496-4B19-8B2E-F1DF78AB4251}_is1
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Power Clean-Pro-2019 For Coolman-PC
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Power Clean-Pro-2019 For Coolman-PC
HKU\S-1-5-21-3170229064-143365203-2930443724-1000\SOFTWARE\Power Clean-Pro-2019 For Coolman-PC
O43 – CFD: 22/01/2019 – [] D — C:\Program Files\Power Clean-Pro-2019 for Coolman-PC
O43 – CFD: 22/01/2019 – [] D — C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Power Clean-Pro-2019 for Coolman-PC
O43 – CFD: 22/01/2019 – [] D — C:\ProgramData\Power Clean-Pro-2019 for Coolman-PC
O43 – CFD: 22/01/2019 – [] D — C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Roaming\Power Clean-Pro-2019 For Coolman-PC
O61 – LFC: 2019/01/22 12:21:05 A . (.AppCleaner.com.) — C:\ProgramData\Power Clean-Pro-2019 for Coolman-PC\offers\a_p_t.exe [832040]
O61 – LFC: 2019/01/22 12:15:59 A . (..) — C:\Users\Coolman\Downloads\pcposetup.exe [7743144]

Alias

Virus Total Analysis rtc.exe :
Avast Win32:MalwareX-gen [Trj] 20190122
AVG Win32:MalwareX-gen [Trj] 20190122
Avira (no cloud) TR/RedCap.rdodp 20190121
DrWeb Program.Unwanted.3705 20190122
Endgame malicious (moderate confidence) 20181108
Kaspersky HEUR:Hoax.MSIL.Optimizer.gen 20190122
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.PCVARK 20190121
Rising Hoax.Optimizer!8.FB6E (TFE:dGZlOgwZoCkK4+l5Ag) 20190122
Symantec ML.Attribute.HighConfidence 20190122
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.R020H07AK19 20190122
VBA32 CIL.StupidCryptor.Heur 20190122
Webroot W32.Deceptor.Pctool 20190122
ZoneAlarm by Check Point HEUR:Hoax.MSIL.Optimizer.gen 20190122

VirusTotalAnalysis (fitter):
DrWeb Program.Unwanted.3705 20190122
Endgame malicious (high confidence) 20181108
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/GT32SupportGeeks.U potentially unwanted 20190122
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.PCVARK 20190122

Associate Editors

Power PC Care
Super Speedup
super clean
Advanced Speedup
PC Fixing Tool
SpeedUp Tool
Quick Speedup
PC-Cleanup
SpeedUp Tool
Power Cleaner
Speedy PC
Boost PC Pro
Windows PC Repair
PowerSpeedup
My Sys Mechanic
Power System Care
Speedy System Care
Auto PC Cleaner
Power Clean Pro

Some products

Advanced Speedup
Dr.Clean-Pro 2018
Power PC Care 2018
Super Clean Pro 2018
Super Speedup 2018
BoosterTool
Quick Speedup 2018
PC-Cleanup 2018
Auto~Mechanic 2018
Power~Cleaner~2018
Speedy-PC Pro2018
Smart – PC~Care
Boost-PC-Pro-2018
Windows PC Repair 2018
Power-Speedup-2018
My Sys Mechanic
Power-System-Care
Auto-PC-Cleaner
System Cleaner Tool
SystemTool
Power Clean-Pro-2019

MD5 encryption

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BAED728010628A11C0011F3E6BC76A66
121ED304D17981B505503CBEC7640584
852588F97A1447F09D04D8CDE76CEEFC
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4EF140466F513C5E7F1BCD0E123AF538
A3656BCA778C5D5F669CBCB7BC51550C
A17C17F74EC60D2148E99DD087D2F16B
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8C0FA0F178BB724894AEE76CD0BD655B
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F82B9F03A86A3217EF7A9298C984FA6D
5515E1B5BF95DF2B2D21ABAFDAF79607
96543DF4ABC52900C26773C227ACB681
8CE6458FD76EF0F65E77727C92629367
FE9E1C1EC580F8CAB587A349A0A700DC

Serial number

00AAC20A38AE57989322CFA8D71993A013
009284F23B5B0154EBFE10046AE09620CA
00B55952229629D98BBF646E0BF1705B71
533BB6FF118057CC3DDE59E1B2917E7B
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2E0CAEE19B4A6088055F9E83C11040A9
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533BB6FF118057CC3DDE59E1B2917E7B
0091FFC27932606D754EFD1BADD9E17EC9
00A97FD34BCDC123E77B5591EC4C895D01
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