How to remove PC App Store? PC App Store is an unwanted program that comes bundled with other software you can download from the internet. When you notice PC App Store on your computer, you need to scan your computer for malware.

PC App Store is technically not a virus. However, many users end up with this program unwanted. If you notice any strange updates, apps, or notices on your computer coming from PC App Store. Remove it as soon as possible, scan your computer, and ensure there is no malware left on your PC.

PC App Store

Thus, it is essential to remove all remnants of PC App Store. This article will tell you how to remove PC App Store from your computer altogether. All the software advised in this article can be installed and used alongside installed antivirus software without any trial.

How to remove PC App Store

Malwarebytes is an essential tool in the fight against malware. Malwarebytes can remove many types of PC App Store malware that other software often miss, Malwarebytes is costing you absolutely nothing. When cleaning up an infected computer, Malwarebytes has always been free, and I recommend it as an essential tool in the battle against malware.

Download Malwarebytes

Install Malwarebytes, follow on-screen instructions.

Click Scan to start a malware-scan.

Remove PC App Store with Malwarebytes

Wait for the Malwarebytes scan to finish. Once completed, review the PC App Store adware detections.

Click Quarantine to continue.

PC App Store removal with Malwarebytes

Reboot Windows after all the adware detections are moved to quarantine.

Reboot Windows - Malwarebytes

Continue to the next step.

Remove unwanted programs with Sophos HitmanPRO

In this second malware removal step, we will start a second scan to make sure there are no malware remnants left on your computer. HitmanPRO is a cloud scanner that scans every active file for malicious activity on your computer and sends it to the Sophos cloud for detection. In the Sophos cloud both Bitdefender antivirus and Kaspersky antivirus scan the file for malicious activities.

Download HitmanPRO

When you have downloaded HitmanPRO install the HitmanPro 32-bit or HitmanPRO x64. Downloads are saved to the Downloads folder on your computer.

Open HitmanPRO to start installation and scan.

install hitmanpro

Accept the Sophos HitmanPRO license agreement to continue. Read the license agreement, check the box and click on Next.

hitmanpro license

Click the Next button to continue Sophos HitmanPRO installation. Make sure to create a copy of HitmanPRO for regular scans.

hitmanpro installation scan settings

HitmanPRO begins with a scan, wait for the antivirus scan results.

Hitmanpro classifying scan

When the scan is done, click Next and activate the free HitmanPRO license. Click on Activate Free license.

hitmanpro activate free license

Enter your e-mail for a Sophos HitmanPRO free thirty days license. Click on Activate.

hitmanpro free license email

The free HitmanPRO license is successfully activated.

hitmanpro license activated

You’ll be presented with the malware removal results, click Next to continue.

hitmanpro malware removal results

Malicious software was partially removed from your computer. Restart your computer to complete removal.

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Bookmark this page when you reboot your computer.

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Last Update: March 13, 2023