Remove Advance System Care from the system
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is Advance System Care?
Advance System Care is one of many system optimization tools that supposedly cleans, optimizes, and improves computer performance, however, developers distribute this program through the set-ups of other software.
People often download and install these programs inadvertently and, for this reason, they are classified as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). Do not trust Advance System Care or other PUAs. Furthermore, Advance System Care is used to promote other apps of this type called Driver Updater and Driver Tuneup.
Advance System Care allows users to scan their systems for various threats, unwanted software, items that might impact system performance, and so on. Despite this, it is impossible to fix any detected problems/remove items without having to pay for this software.
Therefore, users cannot perform any further actions without activating Advance System Care. PUAs are often designed to provide false results, and thus they will not fix any problems. They are generally used to trick people into paying for activation. It is unknown whether Advance System Care provides false results, however, most PUAs do.
Furthermore, their set-ups usually contain offers to download additional software such as browser hijackers, adware, etc. It is possible therefore that people who have downloaded and installed Advance System Care, also unintentionally allowed other PUAs to be downloaded and installed.
Browser hijackers are applications that promote various fake search engines.
They do this by changing certain browser settings. These apps also collect various user-system information (IP addresses, geolocations, entered search queries, addresses of visited websites, and so on), which developers share with other parties (potentially cyber criminals) who misuse private data to generate revenue.
If installed, adware-type software deploys unwanted ads such as coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, etc. When clicked, these can open untrustworthy websites or even run scrips that download or install unwanted programs. Do not to trust Advance System Care and uninstall all PUAs immediately.
| Name | Advance System Care potentially unwanted application |
| Threat Type | PUP (potentially unwanted program), PUA (potentially unwanted application). |
| Supposed Functionality | Advance System Care supposedly optimizes operating systems. |
| Detection Names | AVG (FileRepMetagen [Malware]), DrWeb (Program.Unwanted.2219), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of MSIL/GT32SupportGeeks.B Potentially Unwanted), Kaspersky (Hoax.Win32.PCFixer.gen), 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 found errors. |
| Distribution Methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers. |
| Related Domains | advancepctools[.]net |
| Additional Information | Advance System Care promotes two other programs of the same kind: Driver Updater and Driver Tuneup. |
| Damage | Monetary loss (unnecessary purchase of fake software), unwanted warning pop-ups, slow computer performance. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
There are many other programs similar to Advance System Care including, for example, Auto PC Care, IOByte System Care, and CompuClever PC TuneUp. In most cases, developers present them as legitimate and useful programs, however, few operate as promised.
They are designed to provide users with fake results to encourage them to pay for activation of bogus software.
How did potentially unwanted applications install on my computer?
To distribute unwanted apps, developers use a deceptive marketing method called "bundling". They use this to trick people into downloading and installing unwanted apps through the set-ups of other software by hiding the details in "Custom", "Advanced", and other similar settings.
They include unwanted apps as additional offers. People who download or install software without checking settings included in the set-ups often allow PUAs to be downloaded and/or installed. These unwanted apps can also be downloaded or installed inadvertently by clicking intrusive, deceptive ads.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications
Do not use third party downloaders, installers, unofficial websites, various Peer-to-Peer networks, or other similar channels/tools to download or install software. The best and safest way to achieve this is to download everything from official and trustworthy websites, and using direct download links.
Furthermore, check all download or installation setup settings and dismiss offers to download/install unwanted, additionally-included programs. Do not click intrusive ads, since they can redirect to untrustworthy websites or lead to unwanted downloads and installations.
Browsers often open dubious web pages or display ads when PUAs are installed on them. Therefore, check installed extensions, plug-ins, and add-ons and remove suspicious entries immediately. Also remove all programs of this kind that are installed on the operating system.
If your computer is already infected with PUAs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Website promoting Advance System Care application:
Advance System Care installation setup:
Appearance of Advance System Care application (GIF):
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Quick menu:
- What is Advance System Care?
- 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 "Advance System Care" 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 the time of research, Advance System Care 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 advance system care 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 advance system care 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 advance system care 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 advance system care 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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Advance System Care allows users to scan their systems for various threats, unwanted software, items that may impact system performance, and so on, however, it is impossible to fix any detected problems/remove items without having to pay for this software. Therefore, users cannot perform any further actions without activating Advance System Care. PUAs can be designed to provide fake results, which means they will not fix any problems. Quite often apps of this type are used to trick people into paying money for their activation. It is unknown whether Advance System Care provides fake results, however, most PUAs do. Besides, very often their set-ups contain offers to download additional software
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