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What is PC MightyMax

Posted on 19 August 2007 under Rogue Programs

1. What is PC MightyMax?

It is computer security software, but it is close to being considered as rogue program, because of its complicated uninstall process. Even after PC MightyMax uninstall procedure the program continues to boot with the system. Add/Remove Programs Windows utility does not give uninstall option.

Possible solution. Search for PC MightyMax entry in Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs . Choose an option "Change" and look for "Uninstall" option, as it should be presented.

PC MightyMax "No License Found" reminder:

PCMightyMax license

2. PC MightyMax screen shot:

PC MightyMax

3. How to remove PC MightyMax:

  1. Internet connection might be disabled or Internet browser might be blocked by PC MightyMax, so it won't be possible to download any files to infected computer. In this case please download all files required for PC MightyMax removal to another computer and then transfer them on the infected one using CD/DVD or USB flash drive.
  2. To remove PC MightyMax download Spyware Doctor and install the program (for the installation guide click here). Before installation, make sure all other programs and windows are closed.
  3. After the installation, computer scan should be started automatically. If so, please move to the next step. If not, click "Status" on the left side menu and press "Scan Now" button to run computer scanner as shown in the picture below:

  4. After the scan has been completed and scan results have been generated, press "Fix Checked" button to remove PC MightyMax.

  5. Restart the computer to complete PC MightyMax removal procedure.

4. PC MightyMax files:

PCMightyMaxSetup.EXE (setup file), pcmm.exe, pcmm2007.exe

5. Hijackthis entries:

O4 Entries:
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCMM2007RT] "C:\Program Files\PC MightyMax 2007\pcmm2007.exe" /R
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCMMRealtime] C:\Program Files\PC MightyMax\pcmm.exe /R
O17 Entries:
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{A6D6D9D4-AE36-4F9E-9B94-D8311BD76E2F}: NameServer = 212.59.2.2 212.59.1.1