2014-09-16

Guide to Uninstall Windows Cleaner V1.0 Step by Step

Brief Introduction about Windows Cleaner V1.0


Windows Cleaner V1.0   is a software program developed by VTools. When this program is insatlling, it will change the computer registers and system files os that it can run itself automatically when the PC boots up. It pretends to be a useful system optimized program but users find it nasty and unreliable.





Windows Cleaning Tools can be regarded as a rogue anti-spyware program from the Rogue.FakeVimes family. One reason is that it installed together with third party without your permission. The second one is that it scans your computer and displays false information to trick you into believing your computer is infected with numerous threats. To remove those infections, you are asked to purchase the whole version of the program.  

You should be aware that this is a fake anti-virus which cannot tell whether there are reaaly some virus on your system. You should keep a legit anti-virus like Spyhunter to protect your computer. The below guide is to help you remove Windows Cleaner V1.0.

Windows Cleaner V1.0 Removal Guide


Guide 1: To manually delete all its related items like the steps showed below

Step 1: Restart computer in safe mode.  

Keep pressing F8 key before Windows interface launches. When Windows Advanced Options menu turns up, select Safe Mode with Networking and tap Enter key.

Step 2: End all running process in Task Manager 

Press Ctrl+Alt+Del together to open Task Manager -> click on processes and tick Processes from all users box -> click on End Process to end all processes

Step 3: Delete the rogue program from Uninstall a program in Control Panel

Open Start menu and choose Control Panel -> select Uninstall a program -> choose the program and right click the Uninstall button on your right to delete it

Step 4: Open Control Panel from Start menu and search for Folder Options. 
When Folder Options window opens, click on its View tab, tick Show hidden files and folders and non-tick Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) and then press OK.


Step 5: Remove all entries below in Registry Editor:

Press Windows+R to launch Run…-> type Regedit into Open box and click OK to open Registry Editor-> find out all registry entries above and delete them



HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Windows Cleaner V1.0" = "%AppData%\<random>.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Windows Cleaner V1.0" = "%AppData%\<random>.exe"

Guide 2: To safely and automatically uninstall it with SpyHunter

SpyHunter is a real-time and effective antivirus. Though you have had a safeguard before, it can still be installed as an assistant one. Then, your computer will have double security.

Step 1: Press the following icon to download SpyHunter.



Step 2: Get it saved in your computer and click the Run choice to install it step by step. 


Step 3: Click Finish then you can use it to scan your computer to find out potential threats by pressing Start New Scan.


Step 4:Tick Select All and then Remove to delete all reported threat.


Conclusion: Windows Cleaner V1.0 can be very destructive. It compromises your computer and also your privacy. Please don’t wait until it has caused unalterable damages.Manual removal is complex and risky task, as it refers to key parts of computer system, and is recommended only for advanced users.  Download SpyHunter to block and remove it automatically and safely now.


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