How to remove SafeSoft PC Cleaner

What is SafeSoft PC Cleaner

SafeSoft PC Cleaner is an unwanted system optimization utility. Programs of such are usually not able to provide the high-quality features they claim. They promise to fix various issues (e.g. obsolete Windows Registry items, junk files like cache, memory dumps, and so forth), but in turn create fake problem results to trick users into activating paid versions. SafeSoft PC Cleaner is not an exception as it is also suspected to do the same. Furthermore, some security experts point out that the program can be malicious and therefore dangerous for users who have it installed and running. If SafeSoft PC Cleaner got installed on your system, be it with or without your consent, we recommend you remove it and not pay for any services it may thereby offer. Use our guide below to do it fast and without traces.

How SafeSoft PC Cleaner infected your computer

Unwanted programs like SafeSoft PC Cleaner can be seen on landing pages responsible for their promotion. Users may accidentally click on deceptive links, buttons, or ads that lead to such websites. Their goal is to make users believe downloading the advertised software will be useful for their PC and experience as a whole. The majority of victims getting successfully caught by such tricks are inexperienced or naive users. Never click on or download something you are not familiar with. Even legitimate software may be impersonated by malware on fake websites to fool you into its installation. Dubious optimization tools and Windows updates are especially popular among cybercriminals to use for malicious distribution purposes. Beware of them and double-check domains to make sure you visit the authentic website. It is also worth mentioning that much dubious software can be spread using “bundling” methods – this is when a third-party program is promoted alongside other software installers.

1. Download SafeSoft PC Cleaner Removal Tool
2. Remove/Uninstall SafeSoft PC Cleaner from Control Panel
3. Cannot remove/uninstall SafeSoft PC Cleaner using standard methods
4. Remove SafeSoft PC Cleaner files, folders and registry keys
5. Block pop-ups promoting SafeSoft PC Cleaner
6. How to protect from threats, like SafeSoft PC Cleaner

Remove SafeSoft PC Cleaner manually for free

Here is a manual step-by-step tutorial for full SafeSoft PC Cleaner removal from your computer. This works 99% and was checked with the latest versions of SafeSoft PC Cleaner installer on operating systems with the latest updates and browser versions.

Remove SafeSoft PC Cleaner from Control Panel

To start removing SafeSoft PC Cleaner you should remove it using Control Panel. It should uninstall correctly, however, we recommend you to use IObit Uninstaller to clean leftover items after uninstalling. Here are instructions for Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11.

Remove SafeSoft PC Cleaner from Windows XP:

1. Click on Start button.
2. Choose Control Panel.
3. Click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find SafeSoft PC Cleaner.
5. Click Uninstall.

Remove SafeSoft PC Cleaner from Windows 7:

1. Click Start button.
2. Then go to Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a Program.
4. Find SafeSoft PC Cleaner and click Uninstall.

Remove SafeSoft PC Cleaner from Windows 8:

1. Hover mouse pointer to the bottom-right corner to see Menu.
2. Click Search.
3. After that click Apps.
4. Then Control Panel.
5. Click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
6. Find SafeSoft PC Cleaner, click Uninstall.

Remove SafeSoft PC Cleaner from Windows 10:

There are 2 ways to uninstall SafeSoft PC Cleaner from Windows 10

Way one

1. Click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu choose Settings.
3. Click on the System tile.
4. Click Apps & features and locate SafeSoft PC Cleaner in the list.
5. Click on it and then click Uninstall button near it.

Way two (classic)

1. Right-click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu choose Programs and Features.
3. Locate SafeSoft PC Cleaner in the list.
4. Click on it and then click Uninstall button above.

Remove SafeSoft PC Cleaner from Windows 11:

1. Right-click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu choose Settings.
3. Click on the Apps tab on the left side.
4. Click Apps & features and locate SafeSoft PC Cleaner in the list.
5. Click on 3-dots icon near it and then click Uninstall button near it.
6. Depending on the type of application (Windows Store app or classic Win32 app) it will be removed immediately or you will need to confirm the action and go through standard uninstall procedure.

Cannot uninstall SafeSoft PC Cleaner

In some cases, SafeSoft PC Cleaner won’t uninstall and gives you a message, that “You do not have sufficient access to uninstall SafeSoft PC Cleaner. Please, contact your system administrator” when you try to remove it from Control Panel or “Access denied” error when removing SafeSoft PC Cleaner folder and files. This happens because some file or service does not allow you to do it. In this case, I will recommend you to use SpyHunter 5 or Malwarebytes or uninstall SafeSoft PC Cleaner in Safe Mode. To boot in Safe Mode do the following:

1. Reboot your computer.
2. While it starts booting press F8 button.
3. This will open Advanced Boot Options menu.
4. Choose Safe Mode and wait until Windows loads.
5. Go to Control Panel > Uninstall a program and remove SafeSoft PC Cleaner.

>> See detailed instructions and video tutorial on how to boot in Safe Mode

Remove files, folders and registry keys of SafeSoft PC Cleaner

SafeSoft PC Cleaner files:


SafeSoftPCCleaner.exe
SCPCNotifications.exe
unins000.exe


SafeSoft PC Cleaner folders:

C:\Program Files (x86)\SafeSoft PC Cleaner
C:\Users\{yourusername}\AppData\Roaming\SafeSoft PC Cleaner

SafeSoft PC Cleaner registry keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SafeSoft PC Cleaner
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SafeSoft PC Cleaner_is1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\SafeSoft PC Cleaner

How to block ads and pop-ups, offering to download SafeSoft PC Cleaner

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