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I found this specific adware on my laptop called "PC App Store" I have only ever used this laptop for school and I've had it for less than a year. I am a computer science student so I download a lot of files from professors and from github links they send us. Besides school I use it for YouTube and Twitch but no fishy pirating websites. Is it possible my professors could've accidentally sent us virus's? I am not very well versed on virus's and adware.
Extra information ig:
- I use google chrome and use ad blocker extensions that I use on my main PC as well and have no issues on it.
- the laptop uses windows 10
In order to delete "PC App Store" for windows, you need to search in your hard drive for "fa_rss" Make sure to tick "all subfolders" too. Now you need to take ownership of it, look here if you don't know how to. https://www.windowscentral.com/how-take-ownership-files-and-folders-windows-10 If it doesn't work, go to task manager, search for it and then delete it. Empty Recycle Bin and PC App Store wont open at all.
Hi CateMulligan,
I'm Rodrigo and I'll help you.
PC Store is an AdWare program that will always show these intrusives pop-ups.
You can uninstall it on Settings > Apps > Installed Apps. Search for PC Store, select the three dots next to it, and select Uninstall.
After uninstalling it, run a scan with Malwarebytes to detect any other unwanted software on your computer.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download
Standard Disclaimer: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.
Hi, this installed when i installed thr EA app was installing last night. When I go to add or remove programs and click unintall it says ...windows cannot find C\Users\brett\PCAppStore\uninstaller.exe. then says make sure you typed the name correctly and try again.
Any suggestions to Uninstall this would be great appreciated
Hi Cubie,
I'm Amr, an independent advisor, and will try to help you with this.
PC App Store is an adware-type application, there are potential security risks associated with using the PC App Store, as well as other similar platforms.
So I recommend you uninstall it and use the Microsoft store
Please refer to this link to guide you on how you can remove it
https://www.pcrisk.com/removal-guides/8957-pc-a...
Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.
I hope this helps, please feel free to reply to this if you need any further Assistance.
This is a user-to-user support forum. We're users just like you helping other users to find solutions to their problems.
Best Regard
Amr
what if im on a school laptop?