With so many rogue tool offering various features to make computer feel and run like new again, it is better just to stick with the traditional way of Windows-based utilities and match it with powerful security application. Another addition to the list of bogus system optimization tool is Webmoka Cleaner.
At first glance, it appears as valuable tool because it offers a range of benefits like fixing broken registries, boost system memory, speedup internet connection, clean junk files, and other promising aspects that claim to improve overall system performance.
Despite of having positive features, it did not evade the scrutinizing eyes of malware researchers. In fact, Webmoka Cleaner is immediately added to alarming list of rogue program from the same group who also spread very similar false enhancement tools like RegeasyFixer, Microsoft Cleanup, and PC RegCleaners. By looking at the graphical user interface alone, it cannot be denied that Webmoka Cleaner is just a remake version of older variants.
Scan interface is not the only thing unchanged on this new edition. Attackers even retains the method of deployment where Webmoka Cleaner is found to be bundled to several freeware that are hosted on suspicious websites and critical servers. The way of infiltration is mostly without user’s consent because the installation method used to unload Webmoka Cleaner onto the computer is very discreet.
After learning that Webmoka Cleaner is not a friendly application, there is no other option left but to remove it from the computer. Execute the procedures below to ensure complete removal of Webmoka Cleaner including all malicious objects associated with it.
Webmoka Cleaner Removal Procedures
This section contains comprehensive guide to help you remove threats from the affected computer.
Procedures on this page are written in a manner that can be easily understand and execute by computer users.
Quick Fix - Scan the PC with Combo Cleaner for Windows
Combo Cleaner is a trusted PC security and optimization tool equipped with powerful virus and malware detection engine. This program can get rid of fake optimization tool like Webmoka Cleaner through this procedure.
1. Download the application from the following page:
2. Save the file to your preferred location.
3. Double-click the downloaded file CCSetup.exe and install with the default settings.
4. At the end of the setup process, click Finish to run Combo Cleaner.
5. The tool will update the signature file, please wait for this process to complete.
6. To begin checking for threats like Webmoka Cleaner, click on the Start Scan button. Wait for this scan to finish.
7. At the end of the scan process, click on Remove all threats to delete Webmoka Cleaner rogue tool including all malicious objects from the computer.
Free features of Combo Cleaner for Windows include Disk Cleaner, Big Files finder, Duplicate files finder, and Uninstaller. To use antivirus, privacy scanner, and to delete identified threats, users have to upgrade to a premium version.
Please continue with the succeeding removal procedures if your are comfortable to manually get rid of the threat and malicious items linked with it.
Step 1 : End the running process of Webmoka Cleaner
1. Open Task Manager by pressing CTRL+Alt+Del on your keyboard and select Task Manager. Alternatively, you can right-click on the Windows Taskbar and click on Task Manager from the list.
2. When Task Manager opens, be sure that you are viewing the Processes tab.
3. Look for Webmoka Cleaner and then, click End Task. If that name is not present, look for any suspicious program. Take note of the malware name as we have to uninstall it later.
4. You may now close Task Manager and proceed with the next step.
Step 2 : Uninstall Webmoka Cleaner from Windows
1. Go to Start menu and type appwiz.cpl under Run or Search box.
2. Add/Remove Program window will open. Select Webmoka Cleaner from the list. If not present, look for any malicious software. You may click on Installed on to see the most recent entry.
3. Click on Uninstall button to remove Webmoka Cleaner unwanted program.
Step 3 : Scan the Computer with ESET Rogue Application Remover (ERAR)
1. Download the free scanner called ESET Rogue Application Remover.
2. Choose appropriate version for your Windows System. Save the file to a convenient location, preferably on Desktop.
3. After downloading the file, Windows will prompt that download has completed. Click Run to start the program. Another option is to browse the location folder and double click on the file ERARemover_.exe.
4. On ESET Rogue Application Remover SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS, click Accept to continue.
5. The tool will start scanning the computer. It will prompt when it finds Webmoka Cleaner and other malicious entities. Follow the prompt to proceed with the removal.
Step 4 : Double-check for leftover of Webmoka Cleaner using Anti-malware Program
To remove Webmoka Cleaner automatically, scanning the computer with this powerful anti-malware tool is recommended. This scanner does not just uncover known threats like viruses or malware, it is also effective in discovering rogue application like Webmoka Cleaner that slows down the system performance.
1. Download the free anti-malware scanner called MalwareBytes Anti-Malware.
2. After downloading, install the program. It may run automatically or you have to double-click on the downloaded file MB3-Setup.exe.
3. Proceed with the installation using only the default setup. If you need the complete setup procedure, it is available on the download page.
4. At the last stage of installation process, click Finish to run the program.
5. On Malwarebytes Anti-Malware console, select Scan to start checking the computer for malicious files. This is the most comprehensive scan method that will surely find any hidden items linked to Webmoka Cleaner.
6. When scanning is done, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will display the list of identified threats. Remove all identified threats and restart the computer to finalized the scan process.
