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Max Computer Cleaner

Posted: April 4, 2016

The Max Computer Cleaner software that is found at Maxcomputercleaner.com is promoted as the solution to keep your PC optimized and clutter-free. The Max Computer Cleaner is promoted as an alternative to top shelf system optimizers and may be distributed among PC users via freeware packages. Computer users that like to use the 'Express' or 'Typical' option of installers may be surprised with a system scan by the Max Computer Cleaner software as soon as they boot into Windows. You should know that the trial version of the Max Computer Cleaner software allows users to perform scan operations only. You would need to pay $39 for a premium license and fix any errors that the Max Computer Cleaner may find. However, you should not bring out your credit card yet. Computer experts note that the Max Computer Cleaner software is recognized as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that does not support most Web browsers and may lead you to delete system files. The Max Computer Cleaner may make several entries in the MSCONFIG utility to enable its operations and run before Windows is fully loaded.

The Max Computer Cleaner software may set Splash.exe, Updater.exe and InstAct.exe to be executed before your anti-virus and obstruct the detection of rootkits. Moreover, the Max Computer Cleaner may slow down your system. The Max Computer Cleaner application may show recommendations to purchase its full version and suggest that there are critical system errors constantly. The pop-ups by Max Computer Cleaner may include offers from partners, and you may be invited to install badware like ICForge and ReferenceBoss. The primary objective of the company behind the Max Computer Cleaner software appears to be the collection of money for premium licenses and pay-per-install revenue from its partners. You might want to revoke the access of the Max Computer Cleaner software to your Windows Registry to avoid permanent damages. You should uninstall the Max Computer Cleaner system optimizer with a credible anti-spyware tool and avoid re-installing your Windows OS and favorite programs.

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