Remove PC App Store potentially unwanted program

PC App Store is technically a legitimate application store, but it’s classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) due to its behavior. It’s known to install using the software bundling method, which essentially allows it to install without explicit permission from users. It’s also promoted as an app store that supposedly allows users to download programs. While it’s not a malicious program and should not harm the computer, we do not recommend keeping it installed if you do not know how it got in.

 

 

We should first mention that PC App Store is not a malicious program, hence why it’s only classified as a PUP. However, it’s not classified as PUP for no reason either. The biggest issue is that users find it installed on their devices with no recollection of installing it. That is the prime reason so many seemingly legitimate programs get classified as PUPs by anti-virus vendors.

As the name implies, PC App Store is essentially a program store that allows users to download various tools and programs. When it’s installed, it shows suggestions for various programs on the right side when the Windows menu is opened. While it appears to be a legitimate program, its use of software bundling to install without users noticing does cast some doubt on its legitimacy and whether it’s safe to download anything from it.

Oftentimes, PUPs have many irritating and questionable features, such as hijacking browsers by changing settings, spamming intrusive ads, and even collecting information related to users’ browsing (visited sites, search queries, IP address, etc).

It’s strongly recommended that you remove PC App Store and instead choose more reliable download sources. Because it’s a PUP, it’s detected by several anti-virus programs, including WiperSoft. Thus, if you do not want to delete PC App Store manually, you can use an anti-virus program to do it for you.

How did the PC App Store PUP install on your computer?

In many instances, users unknowingly install junk like adware, browser hijackers, and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Developers of these infections use various deceptive strategies to trick users into installing them, whether through bundled software or misleading advertisements.

A very common method is known as software bundling, where browser hijackers and PUPs are included as additional offers with free programs. These offers can install automatically without needing explicit permission from users. What’s more, they are optional but have to be manually deselected to prevent their installation. However, they are hidden in settings that users typically do not use. Although these additional offers are technically optional, users are usually unaware of them and fail to deselect them, leading to unintended installations. This method is considered to be quite controversial because of this.

To prevent unwanted installations, you need to pay attention when installing free programs and opt for Advanced (Custom) settings instead of Default when given the option. The installation process will typically suggest using Default settings, which will install all additional offers automatically. Advanced settings reveal these offers and allow you to deselect any you don’t want. It’s recommended to deselect all offers, as legitimate software does not use the bundling method. Many anti-virus programs also identify programs that do as potential threats. To keep your computer free from unwanted programs, we strongly recommend opting out of all offers.

Additionally, browser hijackers and PUPs can masquerade as useful browser extensions, often promoted on various free program websites. To avoid these unwanted installations, take the time to research software before downloading or installing it. A quick search on Google can often provide the necessary information. Finally, it’s best to download programs directly from their official websites or other trusted sources, avoiding questionable download sites.

Remove PC App Store potentially unwanted program

If you find it installed on your computer but have no recollection of ever installing it, it got in via software bundling. If that is the case, we recommend you remove PC App Store potentially unwanted program. Because it’s a PUP, it can be removed using anti-virus programs like WiperSoft.