Remove SlimCleaner Plus

Let’s Know About SlimCleaner Plus

SlimCleaner Plus is a useless application introduced to users as a legitimate PC optimization tool created by Slimware Utilities Holding.Inc. No other than it is considered legitimate, but its functions can be described as untrustworthy and even rogue. Though many cybersecurity experts described SlimCleaner Plus as a potentially unwanted program. SlimCleaner Plus typically injects the system without user consent. It displays ads, pop-ups in the right corner claiming that the system is full of dubious content. SlimCleaner Plus conducts a false system scan and displays many damaged files. To solve these “issues” users are urged to purchase the premier version for the sum of 29.97 USD. Hence we do not suggest you invest money in a useless application optimization tool that plays an unfair technique to earn revenue.

Furthermore, all these false computer scans and other deceptive features this nasty application delivers dubious content, push notification and shows an advertisement in the forms of pop-ups, banners which the users browse the pages on online sessions. This material causes redirects to other dubious pages where SlimCleaner Plus creators and other advertisers can use the advertising tracing methods and can access your browsing data. You should always keep an eye on advertisements that track the data because it may track all the data which can lead to privacy issues and even identity theft. This application can modify browser settings, gather sensitive information ( IP Address, location, area ), etc. even a single click can generate a high risk on computers. This data can be shared with third-party software bundlers. SlimCleaner Plus can decrease the speed of your system. Although this system tool is a potentially unwanted program this needs to be removed or uninstalled from the system because it can record the user’s data. Likewise, we recommend using a legitimate antivirus to protect your system. If you are unaware then you should go with the instruction method which we suggested below.

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How SlimCleaner Plus Affect The System

SlimCleaner Plus is similar to any other potentially unwanted programs which claim to offer features like optimization tools, anti-virus, download performance speed, file sharing, etc. But it is should never be relied upon as their real motive is to earn profit and impose a direct threat on privacy and browsing-related data. This program comes on the system without the consent of users. This can penetrate a computer through software bundles such as pop-ups, ads, banners, etc. You should do the installation process very carefully. If your system is already infected with SlimCleaner Plus, then you can use our methods to uninstall SlimCleaner Plus which we have provided below.

Removal Process For SlimCleaner Plus

These days the PUPs are getting very rogue in advertisements. They entered the computer through pop-ups, software bundling through third-party downloaders/ installers. This type of unwanted program causes very harm and steals personal information and transfers the data to other third-party criminals. If you want to remove SlimCleaner Plus you should follow the process which we have discussed below for the betterment of your computer.

Prevention Note For SlimCleaner Plus

To prevent the installation of SlimCleaner Plus you have to be cautious while downloading/ installing software from the peer-to-peer networks, false software updaters. Sharing network, bundling of software. Firstly block the sender’s address. Do not click on intrusive ads, pop-ups, attachments, links, etc. Also, check the computer on a timely basis to avoid any trouble in your computer. Always use legit antivirus software to scan a computer to protect from SlimCleaner Plus.

Details of Antimalware with User’s Guide

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Important Note: This virus seeks users to enable the web browser notifications. So, before opting for the manual removal process, execute these steps.

For Google Chrome (PC)

• Users need to Go to right upper corner of the screen and find three dots and click there open the Menu button
• Now in order to Select “Settings”. users need to Scroll the mouse downward to choose as “Advanced” option.
• Then Go to “Privacy and Security” section by scrolling downward. Once done you need to select “Content settings” and then “Notification” option
• Now Find all suspicious URLs and select and click on three dots on the right side
• Now all you have to do is to choose “Block” or “Remove” option

Google Chrome (Android)

• Firstly users should Go to right upper corner of the screen
• Then click on three dots in order to open the menu button and again click on “Settings”
• Now scroll down further to click on “site settings” and there after press on “notifications” option
• This would open a new window, now you need to choose each suspicious URLs one by one
• under permission section, users need to select “notification” and “Off” the toggle button.

From Mozilla Firefox

• At the right corner of the screen, users can find three dots which is the “Menu” button
• Now you need to Select “Options” and choose “Privacy and Security” for the toolbar which is present in the left side on the screen
• Now you need to Slowly scroll down and go to “Permission” section then select “Settings” option which is just next to “Notifications”
• This will open a new window, So now select all the suspicious URLs. Finally Click on the drop-down menu and select “Block” option

From Internet Explorer

• Open and select Internet Explorer window, then you need to select the Gear button which is present at the right corner
• Then Choose “Internet Options”
• users need to Select “Privacy” tab and then click on “Settings” under the “Pop-up Blocker” section
• Finally you need to Select all the suspicious URLs and click on the “Remove” option one by one.

In Microsoft Edge

• First of all Open the Microsoft Edge browser on Windows PC. Then click on the three dots which can be found on right corner of the screen to open the menu option
• Now Scroll down to select “Settings”
• Then further Scroll down to select “view advanced settings”
• Under the option of “Website Permission”,  users should click on “Manage” options.
• Now Click on switch under for each and every suspicious URL.

For Safari (Mac)

• click on “Safari” On the upper right side corner, select “Preferences”
• Now Go to “website” tab and then you need to choose “Notification” section which is on left pane
• Then Search for all the suspicious URLs and finally choose “Deny” option one by one.

Complete Manual Steps to Remove SlimCleaner Plus

How To Remove SlimCleaner Plus related items using Control-Panel

For Windows 7 Users

The first step is to Click on “Start” button ( windows logo at bottom left corner of screen), Now select “Control Panel”. Then Locate the “Programs” and finally click on “Uninstall Program” option.

Windows XP Users

Firstly Click on “Start” and then select on “Settings”.

Now click on “Control Panel”.

Finally Search and click on “Add or Remove Program” option.

Windows 10 and 8 Users

Firstly right click on  to the lower left corner of the screen. Under “Quick Access” menu, you need to choose “Control Panel”. This would open a new window, select “Program and Features” to find any suspicious program and remove them.

For Mac OSX Users

users need to Click on “Finder” option. Then select “Application” on new screen which gets opened. Now select “Application” folder and drag the app to “Trash”. Finally right click on the Trash icon and select to click on “Empty Trash” option.

under uninstall programs window, look for any potentially unwanted application. Once found select all the unwanted and suspicious entries. Then finally  click on “Uninstall” or “Remove”.

Once all the PUA and adware such as SlimCleaner Plus is uninstalled, it is advised to scan your computer with an anti-malware tool for any remaining PUPs and PUAs which might be hidden. It is recommended to use anti-malware tool to scan PC.

How to Remove SlimCleaner Plus from Internet Browsers

Steps to Delete malicious add-ons and extensions from Internet Explorer

You need to Click on the gear icon which is at the top right corner of Internet Explorer. Now Select “Manage Add-ons”. Search and check for any recently installed plug-ins or add-ons and then click on “Remove” option.

Additional Option

If you are still experiencing issues related to SlimCleaner Plus removal, then you can reset the Internet Explorer to its default setting.

Windows XP users: First of all Press on “Start” and then click “Run”. In the newly opened window, you need to type “inetcpl.cpl” and then click on the “Advanced” tab and now press on “Reset”.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users: Press the Windows logo, you need to type ‘inetcpl.cpl’ in the start search box and press enter.  This will  open a new window, here click on the “Advanced Tab” followed by “Reset” button.

For Windows 8 Users: Double click to Open IE and then click on the “gear” icon. Select and Choose “Internet Options”

“Advanced” tab is to be selected in the new window

now Press and click “Reset” option

“Reset” button is to be presses again to confirm that you really want to reset the IE

How to Remove suspicious and unwanted Extension from Google Chrome

Under menu option of Google Chrome, press on three vertical dots and then select on “More tools” and then “Extensions”. Users need to search for all the recently installed add-ons and remove all of them.

Optional Method

If SlimCleaner Plus still persists or in case if users experience any issue in removing it, then opt to reset the Google Chrome browse settings. Go to three dot points which is at the top right corner and then choose “Settings”. you need to Scroll down bottom and click on “Advanced”.

You can notice the “Reset” option is there at the bottom. Now click on it.

Within then next opened window, one needs to confirm to reset the Google Chrome settings by clicking on the “Reset” button.

Remove SlimCleaner Plus plugins (including all other suspicious plug-ins) from Firefox Mozilla

First of all Open the Firefox browser, under menu you need to select “Add-ons”. Click “Extensions”.  Now Select all the recently installed browser plug-ins.

Optional Method

If you experience problems in SlimCleaner Plus removal then reset the settings option in Mozilla Firefox. For this users need to Open the browser (FF) and now click on the “menu” and then click on “Help“.

Now Choose “Troubleshooting Information”

In the newly opened pop-up window, click “Refresh Firefox” button

Now confirm and reset the Mozilla Firefox to its default settings by clicking on “Refresh Firefox” button.

How To Remove Malicious Extension from Safari

In order to accomplish this task, Open Safari browser and then go to its “Menu” and select “Preferences”.

Now Click on the “Extension” and check all the recently installed “Extensions” and then click on “Uninstall” on the selected extension.

Optional Method

Users need to Open the “Safari” and go to menu. Under the drop-down menu, select “Clear History and Website Data”.

within new opened window, you need to select “All History” option and then press on “Clear History” to Delete it.

Delete SlimCleaner Plus add-ons from Microsoft Edge Browser

First of all Open Microsoft Edge and go to three horizontal dot icons at the top right corner of the browser. Select all installed extensions and right click on the mouse to “uninstall”.

Optional Method

Open Microsoft Edge Browser and select “Settings”

Next steps is to click on “Choose what to clear” button

Now select on “show more” and select all and then click on “Clear” button.

Conclusion

Mostly, Potentially Unwanted Program and adware gets inside the marked PC through unsafe freeware downloads. It is advised that you should only select legit website only while downloading any kind of free applications. Now select custom or advanced installation process so that you can trace the additional PUPs listed for installation along with the main program.