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2. Potentially unwanted program - Wikipedia

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   A potentially unwanted program (PUP) or potentially unwanted application (PUA) is software that a user may perceive as unwanted or unnecessary. It is used as a subjective tagging criterion by security and parental control products. Such software may use an implementation that can compromise privacy or weaken the computer's security.

3. CCleaner - Wikipedia

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   CCleaner 2.27 and later can wipe the MFT free space of a drive, or the entire drive. CCleaner can uninstall programs or modify the list of programs that execute on startup. [11] Since version 2.19, CCleaner can delete Windows System Restore points. CCleaner can also automatically update installed programs and computer drivers. [12] [13]

4. Malicious Software Removal Tool - Wikipedia

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   On May 19, 2009, Microsoft claimed that the software has removed password stealer threats from 859,842 machines. [6] In August 2013, the Malicious Software Removal Tool deleted old, vulnerable versions of the Tor client to end the spread of the Sefnit botnet (which mined for bitcoins without the host owner's approval and later engaged in click ...

5. System Mechanic Software | 30-Day Free* Trial | AOL Products

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   System Mechanic is an easy solution for optimal PC performance and simple computing. Once downloaded, it helps speed up slow computers by removing unnecessary software and files and fixes problems ...

6. Browser hijacking - Wikipedia

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   Unwanted programs often include no sign that they are installed, and no uninstall or opt-out instructions. [2] Most hijacking programs constantly change the settings of browsers, meaning that user choices in their own browser are overwritten. Some antivirus software identifies browser hijacking software as malicious software and can remove it ...

7. Piriform Software - Wikipedia

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   Piriform Software Ltd. is a British software company based in London, owned since 2017 by Avast which itself became part of Gen Digital in 2022. The company develops cleaning and optimisation tools for Microsoft Windows , macOS and Android operating systems , including CCleaner , CCleaner Browser, Defraggler , Recuva and Speccy .