PC Clean for Windows

Name: PC Clean
Rating: 2.7 (40 reviews)
Author: Netpia

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 25, 2026

PC Clean is a free security tool that effectively blocks and removes phishing software, adware, and spyware, ensuring safe computing with a single click.

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Pros
- Blocks and cleans phishing software
- Removes adware and spyware
- Free to use
- Simple one-click operation
- Suitable for home, school, and work
Cons
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GENERAL

Release: April 24, 2007

Latest update: February 25, 2026

Version: 1.3

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows 10
Windows ME
Windows Vista
Windows 98

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 250,034

Downloads Last Week: 3

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User Reviews

2.7/5

40 User Votes

My antivirus detected it
diddy98July 24, 2012
Pros
sooooooooooo simple
Cons
siiiiiimple
Summary
Sooooooo simple program!
Waste of time
AlexAguilar94December 14, 2010
Pros
There no good things about it
Cons
Cant uninstall
Summary
i installed it it and it told me what was wrong with my computer and i dont have money so i tried to uninstall but i would let me and i had to go through so many things to get it off my computer and it was just a waste of time
worked on speeding up pc.
earthjammerAugust 8, 2010
Pros
was quick download. hope no nasty bugs are running around in there.
Cons
not sure yet. will check out for evil critters.
Summary
people said download came with virus. if thats the case, then you guys should check for them before posting download. thanks.
Very Good Cleaner
jwpocoJuly 25, 2009
Pros
It's free, small, and it cleans adware from drives and registry. It has an easy-to-use interface. It lets you select BHOs, toolbars, startup programs, and ActiveX components to remove.
Cons
By default, it starts when Windows starts, but you can easily turn off that option.
Summary
I used PC-Clean to remove Mirar and GreatAdsForYou. It also cleaned my registry of some useless entries. It also empties My Recent Documents, Internet Explorer URL history, temporary Internet files, and Trashcan in one place. The installer also installs netpia.exe, a startup program which is unnecessary if you're not reporting to the software maker. PC-Clean itself can be used to remove netpia.exe from your startup programs.
Don't download!!!!
msue617May 14, 2009
Pros
I cleaned the registry
Cons
14 May 2009, installed it and when I clicked on get report after running the program AVG came up and said it had a virus This is the message I got from AVG program. "C:\Program Files (x86)\PC-Clean\nReport.exe";"Trojan horse Generic10.AFZ";
Summary
It has a trojan virus attached to the file
Trojan Horse Generic10.AFZ being generated in folder
KayaDrummerMarch 29, 2009
Pros
Program is useful for deleting applications and processes not needed and for finding adware/spyware that other programs may not detect.
Cons
My new AVG Internet security program is detecting a Trojan Horse Generic10.AFZ which seems to be in the report folder of this program. I can't tell if it is an actual virus or just something that PC clean uses.
Summary
great free program if it isn't infecting my computer with a virus that seems to be undeterminable in the AVG vault of viruses.
Should I or Shouldn't I Download This?
jodipetersMarch 24, 2009
Pros
Some people say it increase pc performance.
Cons
Some people say there i s a virus in this software.
Summary
I suppose I will look for something else.
both systems i used it on warned of a built in trojan
stu54November 18, 2008
Pros
it did find a few things on my system. easy to use and light on cpu.
Cons
possible built in trojan, a bit intrusive, dosent uninstall properly .
Summary
i tried it out on two systems and both av programs flashed up with a trojan during routine scans. that aside i find this program suspicious for a number of reasons. it always tries to pin itself to your start up menu even though you disable this in options. it does not come with a proper uninstall feature and when i tried to uninstall with revo it was very messy. it required a clean up with the registry keys and other files left over. this is very lazy programming and casts suspicion over the whole program. i understand that virus programs do not always get it right but i have tried it and several people at my college have tested it and all have said it contained a trojan.. its not really worth the effort to be honest.
good performance
chandran2008September 24, 2008
Pros
very fast scanning
Cons
nothing to say
Summary
Website No Longer Exists
OGollaherAugust 9, 2008
Pros
When I tried to get more information on this program I found that the publisher's website no longer exists. Can't be that good.
Cons
"Netpia" apparently has gone out of business. Norton also lists this product as one that list many false positives.
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Developer’s Description

By Netpia

Clean and block phishing software, spyware, and other threats from your computer.

PC Clean blocks out and cleans your computer of potentially hazardous phishing software, adware, and spyware. That distributes adult-themed or other undesirable material to the user. Because PC Clean is a completely free product you can use it at home, at school, or at work. Feel the freedom of safe computing with a single click.

PC Clean for Windows

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