Should I remove ClickClean?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #11,936
United States Rank #20,993
Reach 0.0274%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 17.89 days
527.77 days >
Average installed length: 277.30 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
5.4.0.0 |
82.07% |
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5.3.0.0 |
1.66% |
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5.2.0.0 |
1.66% |
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5.1.0.0 |
0.37% |
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5.0.0.0 |
1.29% |
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4.0.0.0 |
1.29% |
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3.7.2.0 |
0.37% |
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3.5.3.1 |
0.18% |
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3.3.0.0 |
10.91% |
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3.2.2.0 |
0.18% |
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ClickClean
from Mixesoft
Overview
ClickClean is a program developed by Mixesoft. The most used version is 5.4.0.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds an extension to the user's Internet Explorer web browser. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The main program executable is clickclean.exe. The software installer includes 4 files and is usually about 594.28 KB (608,542 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 65% of users of ClickClean come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.hotcleaner.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\clickclean
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\ClickClean\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 594.28 KB
Files installed by ClickClean
Program executable: | clickclean.exe |
Name: | Click&Clean |
| Click&Clean - Cleanup Manager |
Path: | C:\Program Files\clickclean\clickclean.exe |
MD5: | 8da352e3640967cafc4e9abc97d2a26f |
Additional files:
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CCLayer.exe - Click&Clean CMD Layer (Click&Clean - CMD Layer)
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Uninstall.exe - ClickClean (Installs ClickClean)
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CCOpera.exe - CCOpera (CCOpera 3.3)
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer Extensions
- ClickClean.exe is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {CCF00E14-7C5E-4420-9BF3-AA4809CFAA13}.
- CCLayer.exe is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {CCF00E14-7C5E-4420-9BF3-AA4809CFAA13}.
Scheduled Task
- ClickClean.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{0BEFE4B7-D40A-4B92-B215-0B3C258AA1BF}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove ClickClean?
You can uninstall ClickClean from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program ClickClean, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove ClickClean.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by ClickClean you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 47%
Win XP 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
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GLOBAL RANK
#11,936
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
49.35% |
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Windows 10 |
26.43% |
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Windows Vista |
13.12% |
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Windows XP |
11.09% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
38.32% |
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Windows 10 Home |
13.46% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
11.21% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
11.03% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
6.73% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
5.42% |
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Geography
64.83% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
Germany |
64.83% |
United States |
16.70% |
Canada |
12.79% |
Austria |
1.42% |
France |
0.89% |
Finland |
0.53% |
Spain |
0.53% |
Italy |
0.53% |
Netherlands |
0.36% |
United Kingdom |
0.36% |
Singapore |
0.18% |
TN |
0.18% |
Switzerland |
0.18% |
CM |
0.18% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Medion |
27.27% |
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Acer |
18.53% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
17.13% |
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Dell |
12.94% |
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ASUS |
8.74% |
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GIGABYTE |
3.15% |
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Toshiba |
3.15% |
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American Megatrends |
2.80% |
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Lenovo |
2.45% |
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Sahara |
2.10% |
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Intel |
1.75% |
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Common models |
MEDIONPC MS-7502 |
4.71% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7728 |
3.66% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7366 |
2.09% |
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ASUSTeK M11BB |
2.09% |
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MEDION P6620 |
1.57% |
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Gateway GT5428 |
1.57% |
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