QBIT Clean Pro Unwanted Application

What is QBIT Clean Pro?

According to QBIT (Clean Pro's developers), this program cleans, optimizes and improves computer performance. It can supposedly remove malware, unwanted programs, invalid registry items, and so on. In fact, the developers promote QBIT Clean Pro by bundling it into other software setups.

This increases the possibility that most users will download and install it unintentionally. Therefore, this program is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA).

There are many apps of this type that supposedly fix errors, clean the registry, optimize computers, and so on, however, they generally cannot perform these functions unless they are activated (purchased). Note that programs promoted by bundling them into other software set-ups often deliver fake results. I.e., they detect non-existent issues.

These fake results are used to trick people into paying for software activation. It is not known whether QBIT Clean Pro is one of these rogue programs, however, apps promoted using dubious methods tend to fall into this category (PUAs). Furthermore, these programs might not be the only PUAs that are bundled into the set-ups.

Developers often include adware, browser hijackers and others. Adware-type apps deliver unwanted, intrusive ads such as coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups and others. Generally, they conceal underlying content of visited websites and, if clicked, open dubious, deceptive web pages or run scripts that download/install other unwanted applications.

Browser hijackers are PUAs that promote fake search engines by changing browser settings and gathering various data. They collect users' lists of entered search queries, geolocations, IP addresses, URLs of visited websites ,and other similar information. Some of these apps might also record personal details.

Developers of these PUAs send all recorded information to third parties who often misuse it to generate revenue. Some of these third parties might be cyber criminals.

Threat Summary:

Name	QBIT Clean Pro potentially unwanted application
Threat Type	PUP (potentially unwanted program), PUA (potentially unwanted application)
Supposed Functionality	This application offers system optimization tools.
Detection Names	Avast (Win32:DUOffer-A [Dcp]), DrWeb (Program.Unwanted.3904), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of Win32/GT32SupportGeeks.U Potentially Unwanted Fortinet ), Kaspersky (Hoax.Win32.DeceptPCClean.gfv), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Symptoms	A program that you do not recall installing suddenly appeared on your computer. New application is performing computer scans and displays warning messages about 'found issues'. Asks for payment to eliminate the supposedly detected 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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There are many more apps that are promoted using deception including, for example, Incognito Private Shield, Dr. Wolf Internet Security, and DriverAgent. Do not trust them, since once installed or purchased, they will not operate as promised. Furthermore, other PUAs might be installed together with them. All PUAs should be uninstalled immediately.

How did potentially unwanted applications install on my computer?

Some potentially unwanted applications are available for download on their websites, including QBIT Clean Pro, however, PUAs that are promoted using deception are usually installed without users' knowledge when software developers use the "bundling" method to trick users into downloading and installing them.

This happens during download/installation processes of other, regular software. Developers hide information about the inclusion of PUAs in "Advanced", "Custom" and other settings/options of software (often freeware) set-ups. People who leave these parts unchecked and unchanged often allow PUAs to be dowloaded and installed with the chosen software.

In other cases, unwanted downloads and installations occur when people click intrusive (deceptive) ads. Once clicked, these run scripts designed to cause unwanted downloads/installations.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Check "Custom", "Advanced" and other settings of the software setups and opt-out of bundled/additionally-included apps. Furthermore, all software should be downloaded from official websites and using direct download links.

Torrent clients, eMule (and other Peer-to-Peer networks), various third party downloaders, installers, unofficial websites and other similar channels should not be trusted or used. Many intrusive ads redirect users to untrustworthy/potentially malicious websites. Typically, they redirect to web pages relating to gambling, pornography, adult dating, and so on.

If the default browser causes these redirects, or unwanted ads appear on each opened page, check the list of extensions, add-ons, and plug-ins installed on the browser and remove unwanted/unknown entries immediately. Unwanted programs that are installed on the operating system should also be uninstalled.

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 a website that is used to promote QBIT Clean Pro:

A dubious web page that is also used to promote QBIT Clean Pro:

QBIT Clean Pro installation setup:

Appearance of QBIT Clean Pro (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is QBIT Clean Pro?
• 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 "QBIT Clean Pro" 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, QBIT Clean Pro did not install any unwanted browser extensions, however, some unwanted applications can be installed together with adware and browser hijackers. If you experience unwanted ads or 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 qbit clean pro 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 qbit clean pro 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 qbit clean pro 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 qbit clean pro 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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