How to remove PC App Store

What is PC App Store

PC App Store is an unwanted program (classified as adware) that gets deceptively distributed across Windows users. On the initial basis, this program promises to deliver and install new updates for various software in a convenient way. And although these capabilities may function as declared, the number of side features can turn out harmful and put users’ safety at risk. While using updates or installations delivered by PC App Store, the system may also get additionally infected with other unwanted software (e.g., browser hijackers, fake system optimizers/antiviruses, etc.). Thus, it is advised to avoid updating or installing software via PC App Store. In addition to this, PC App Store also promotes various banners and ads that may lead to dubious websites distributing potentially unwanted software or even malware. Programs like PC App Store are also often suspected of running data-tracking manipulations. In other words, they can stealthily track and gather sensitive information, such as IP addresses, geolocations, browser history, usernames, passwords, banking credentials, and other personal data. The collected data can therefore be monetized by selling it to third-parties. Use our guide below to delete PC App Store and prevent the aforementioned threats that may arise from its presence.

How PC App Store infected your computer

PC App Store can be distributed via pages or ads that trick users into downloading fake Flash Player updates or installers. Alternatively, such programs may also be spread via third-party program installers on websites that host freeware. For instance, when people download installation setups of free, cracked, or pirated software from third-party resources, there are usually additional program offers hidden inside “Advanced”, “Custom”, or similar sections. Developers include additional software from third-party vendors in order to monetize their installers or repacks. Unfortunately, the majority of such offers are unwanted and will often be installed along with the main program unless users deselect their choice manually. If an offer to install PC App Store was skipped or intentionally ignored, it will be installed without the participation of users regardless. Thus, it is important to double-check what you install and avoid doing so from unreliable resources. In addition, unwanted programs like PC App Store can also be promoted through dubious ads, pop-ups, and notifications claiming it is worth or even necessary to install it. Cybercriminals may use flashy and click-bait advertisement designs to fool users into downloading their software. Downloading unofficial programs always involves a risk to get some unwanted software, or, in the worst case – even malware. We encourage you to read our guide below and find out what can be done to protect yourself against such and more significant threats in the future.

1. Download PC App Store Removal Tool
2. Remove/Uninstall PC App Store from Control Panel
3. Cannot remove/uninstall PC App Store using standard methods
4. Remove PC App Store files, folders and registry keys
5. Block pop-ups promoting PC App Store
6. How to protect from threats, like PC App Store

Remove PC App Store manually for free

Here is a manual step-by-step tutorial for full PC App Store removal from your computer. This works 99% and was checked with the latest versions of PC App Store installer on operating systems with the latest updates and browser versions.

Remove PC App Store from Control Panel

To start removing PC App Store you should remove it using Control Panel. It should uninstall correctly, however, we recommend you to use IObit Uninstaller to clean leftover items after uninstalling. Here are instructions for Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11.

Remove PC App Store from Windows XP:

1. Click on Start button.
2. Choose Control Panel.
3. Click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find PC App Store.
5. Click Uninstall.

Remove PC App Store from Windows 7:

1. Click Start button.
2. Then go to Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a Program.
4. Find PC App Store and click Uninstall.

Remove PC App Store from Windows 8:

1. Hover mouse pointer to the bottom-right corner to see Menu.
2. Click Search.
3. After that click Apps.
4. Then Control Panel.
5. Click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
6. Find PC App Store, click Uninstall.

Remove PC App Store from Windows 10:

There are 2 ways to uninstall PC App Store from Windows 10

Way one

1. Click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu choose Settings.
3. Click on the System tile.
4. Click Apps & features and locate PC App Store in the list.
5. Click on it and then click Uninstall button near it.

Way two (classic)

1. Right-click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu choose Programs and Features.
3. Locate PC App Store in the list.
4. Click on it and then click Uninstall button above.

Remove PC App Store from Windows 11:

1. Right-click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu choose Settings.
3. Click on the Apps tab on the left side.
4. Click Apps & features and locate PC App Store in the list.
5. Click on 3-dots icon near it and then click Uninstall button near it.
6. Depending on the type of application (Windows Store app or classic Win32 app) it will be removed immediately or you will need to confirm the action and go through standard uninstall procedure.

Cannot uninstall PC App Store

In some cases, PC App Store won’t uninstall and gives you a message, that “You do not have sufficient access to uninstall PC App Store. Please, contact your system administrator” when you try to remove it from Control Panel or “Access denied” error when removing PC App Store folder and files. This happens because some file or service does not allow you to do it. In this case, I will recommend you to use SpyHunter 5 or Malwarebytes or uninstall PC App Store in Safe Mode. To boot in Safe Mode do the following:

1. Reboot your computer.
2. While it starts booting press F8 button.
3. This will open Advanced Boot Options menu.
4. Choose Safe Mode and wait until Windows loads.
5. Go to Control Panel > Uninstall a program and remove PC App Store.

>> See detailed instructions and video tutorial on how to boot in Safe Mode

Remove files, folders and registry keys of PC App Store

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How to block ads and pop-ups, offering to download PC App Store

As PC App Store is mostly distributed via special ads and pop-ups promising to fix windows errors or remove viruses, a good way to avoid the installation of PC App Store is to block such ads in browsers. There are a couple of programs that have such functions. We recommend you use AdGuard to remove ads by PC App Store from browsers. Download free trial here:

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