PC Backup 360 Unwanted Application

What is PC Backup 360?

PCBackup360 is a dubious application that, according to its developers, allows users to create safe and secure backups online and access them anywhere and anytime. This may seem to be a useful tool, but PCBackup360 is categorized as potentially unwanted application (PUA).

Most PUAs are proliferated using the "bundling" method and, therefore, users often install them inadvertently (including PCBackup360).

PCBackup360 offers unlimited online backups for files. Users are required to first create an account, which is free (most potentially unwanted applications make such offers, in this case for free registration). Users are then encouraged to upgrade and pay for so-called 'full versions' for advanced features.

Do not trust apps that are bundled with other software or have been installed unintentionally, and certainly do not pay for full versions. These apps are often installed with other potentially unwanted applications. Therefore, it is  likely that PCBackup360 was not the only app that was installed - another browser hijacker or adware is likely to have been installed as well.

We strongly recommend you to check the list of installed applications on your browser (and programs on your computer) and to uninstall all unwanted/unknown entries immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	PC Backup 360 potentially unwanted application
Threat Type	PUP (potentially unwanted program), PUA (potentially unwanted application)
Symptoms	A program that you don't recall installing suddenly appeared on your computer. New application is performing computer scans and displays warning messages about found issues. Asks for payment in order to eliminate the supposedly found errors.
Distribution methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers.
Damage	Monetary loss (unnecessary purchase of fake software), unwanted warning pop-ups, slow computer performance.
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The number of potentially unwanted applications like PCBackup360 is growing daily (other similar apps include SweepTools PC Cleaner, Cosmos System Care, Swift PC Optimizer, and so on). In most cases, developers promote them as 'useful', buy they deliver none of the functionality promised.

On the contrary, many PUAs are designed only to generate revenue by collecting data, causing unwanted redirects, and delivering ads.

How did potentially unwanted applications install on my computer?

PCBackup360 has an website and it can be downloaded from there, however, it is also promoted using "bundling" and an Adobe Flash Player setup. Therefore, it can often be installed accidentally. Bundling is a deceptive marketing method used to install PUAs together with other regular apps by hiding them in "Custom", "Advanced", and other settings.

Software developers often avoid disclosing information about the presence of bundled apps and users who do not study installations and skip steps are commonly tricked into installing applications such as PCBackup360. Allowing various PUAs to be installed can lead to even more serious problems such as privacy/browsing safety issues.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Avoid using third party software downloaders/installers, torrents, or other similar software to download your chosen software. Download using official, trustworthy sources, and direct links only. Do not skip installations steps without first checking "Custom"/"Advanced" settings.

Opt-out of all unwanted offers (potentially unwanted programs) and only then finish the installation. Be cautious when browsing the web, avoid clicking untrustworthy ads, especially when visiting dubious websites. It can be difficult to determine if an ad is legitimate, since developers invest time and money into design of their ads design.

If, however, you encounter ads that redirect you to untrustworthy websites (gambling, pornography, adult dating etc.), check your browser extensions, plug-ins, and add-ons for suspicious/unwanted entries and uninstall them. If your computer is already infected with PUAs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Screenshot of PC Backup 360 application:

Screenshot of third party installer promoting PC 360 Backup application:

 

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Quick menu:

• What is PC Backup 360?
• STEP 1. Uninstall deceptive applications using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove malicious plug-ins from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove rogue extensions from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove potentially unwanted plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove rogue extensions from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Removal of potentially unwanted applications:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window, look for "PC Backup 360" and other suspicious/recently-installed applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove rogue extensions from Internet browsers:

At time of research, PC Backup 360 did not install any unwanted browser extensions, however, some unwanted applications are installed together with adware and browser hijackers. If you see unwanted ads or experience unwanted redirects when browsing the internet, continue with the removal guide below.

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the pc backup 360 potentially unwanted application, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and remove them.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the pc backup 360 potentially unwanted application, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with pc backup 360 potentially unwanted application removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the pc backup 360 potentially unwanted application, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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