How to remove SlimCleaner

What is SlimCleaner

SlimCleaner is a software application developed by Slimware Utilities Holdings Inc., touted as a system optimization tool. Despite its seemingly legitimate appearance and promises of enhancing system performance, SlimCleaner is classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This dubious categorization stems from its typical infiltration without user consent, often bundled with other adware or unwanted software. Once installed, SlimCleaner generates alarming pop-ups and conducts deceptive scans, falsely claiming the system is fraught with issues. These scare tactics aim to coerce users into purchasing a full version of the software, which is unnecessary and a waste of money. Consequently, SlimCleaner not only fails to deliver any true value but also poses risks such as monetary loss and diminished system performance. For these reasons, it is strongly recommended to remove SlimCleaner immediately upon detection.

How SlimCleaner infected your computer

SlimCleaner, often categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), typically infiltrates computers through deceptive methods like bundling and misleading advertisements. Bundling involves packaging SlimCleaner with legitimate free software, which unsuspecting users download from various online sources. When users opt for the default installation settings, they inadvertently install SlimCleaner along with the desired software. Additionally, SlimCleaner exploits intrusive advertisements that appear trustworthy but redirect users to malicious websites where the application is automatically downloaded. This PUP can also employ fake system alerts and updates, such as bogus Flash Player or antivirus updates, to trick users into installing it. Once installed, SlimCleaner performs fake scans and displays alarming pop-ups to coerce users into purchasing its full version, thereby generating revenue for its developers.

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

Remove SlimCleaner manually for free

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

Remove SlimCleaner from Control Panel

To start removing SlimCleaner, 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 SlimCleaner from Windows XP:

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

Remove SlimCleaner from Windows 7:

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

Remove SlimCleaner 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 SlimCleaner, click Uninstall.

Remove SlimCleaner from Windows 10:

There are 2 ways to uninstall SlimCleaner 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 SlimCleaner 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 SlimCleaner in the list.
4. Click on it and then click Uninstall button above.

Remove SlimCleaner 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 SlimCleaner 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 the standard uninstall procedure.

Cannot uninstall SlimCleaner

In some cases, SlimCleaner won’t uninstall and gives you a message, that “You do not have sufficient access to uninstall SlimCleaner. Please, contact your system administrator” when you try to remove it from Control Panel or “Access denied” error when removing SlimCleaner 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 SlimCleaner 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 SlimCleaner.

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

Remove files, folders, and registry keys of SlimCleaner

SlimCleaner files:

SlimCleaner.exe

SlimCleaner folders:

C:\Program Files\SlimCleaner Plus\

SlimCleaner registry keys:

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How to block ads and pop-ups, offering to download SlimCleaner

As SlimCleaner 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 SlimCleaner 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 SlimCleaner from browsers. Download free trial here:

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