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Downloads:

571,924

Downloads of v 8.4.2:

107,184

Last Update:

23 May 2024

Package Maintainer(s):

Software Author(s):

  • Malwarebytes

Tags:

malwarebytes adwcleaner unattended malware-scanner malware-remover toolbar-remover

AdwCleaner (Portable)

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8.4.2 | Updated: 23 May 2024

Downloads:

571,924

Downloads of v 8.4.2:

107,184

Maintainer(s):

Software Author(s):

  • Malwarebytes

AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.4.2

Legal Disclaimer: Neither this package nor Chocolatey Software, Inc. are affiliated with or endorsed by Malwarebytes. The inclusion of Malwarebytes trademark(s), if any, upon this webpage is solely to identify Malwarebytes goods or services and not for commercial purposes.

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Deployment Method: Individual Install, Upgrade, & Uninstall

To install AdwCleaner (Portable), run the following command from the command line or from PowerShell:

>

To upgrade AdwCleaner (Portable), run the following command from the command line or from PowerShell:

>

To uninstall AdwCleaner (Portable), run the following command from the command line or from PowerShell:

>

Deployment Method:

NOTE

This applies to both open source and commercial editions of Chocolatey.

1. Enter Your Internal Repository Url

(this should look similar to https://community.chocolatey.org/api/v2/)


2. Setup Your Environment

1. Ensure you are set for organizational deployment

Please see the organizational deployment guide

2. Get the package into your environment

  • Open Source or Commercial:
    • Proxy Repository - Create a proxy nuget repository on Nexus, Artifactory Pro, or a proxy Chocolatey repository on ProGet. Point your upstream to https://community.chocolatey.org/api/v2/. Packages cache on first access automatically. Make sure your choco clients are using your proxy repository as a source and NOT the default community repository. See source command for more information.
    • You can also just download the package and push it to a repository Download

3. Copy Your Script

choco upgrade adwcleaner -y --source="'INTERNAL REPO URL'" [other options]

See options you can pass to upgrade.

See best practices for scripting.

Add this to a PowerShell script or use a Batch script with tools and in places where you are calling directly to Chocolatey. If you are integrating, keep in mind enhanced exit codes.

If you do use a PowerShell script, use the following to ensure bad exit codes are shown as failures:


choco upgrade adwcleaner -y --source="'INTERNAL REPO URL'" 
$exitCode = $LASTEXITCODE

Write-Verbose "Exit code was $exitCode"
$validExitCodes = @(0, 1605, 1614, 1641, 3010)
if ($validExitCodes -contains $exitCode) {
  Exit 0
}

Exit $exitCode

- name: Install adwcleaner
  win_chocolatey:
    name: adwcleaner
    version: '8.4.2'
    source: INTERNAL REPO URL
    state: present

See docs at https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/modules/win_chocolatey_module.html.


chocolatey_package 'adwcleaner' do
  action    :install
  source   'INTERNAL REPO URL'
  version  '8.4.2'
end

See docs at https://docs.chef.io/resource_chocolatey_package.html.


cChocoPackageInstaller adwcleaner
{
    Name     = "adwcleaner"
    Version  = "8.4.2"
    Source   = "INTERNAL REPO URL"
}

Requires cChoco DSC Resource. See docs at https://github.com/chocolatey/cChoco.


package { 'adwcleaner':
  ensure   => '8.4.2',
  provider => 'chocolatey',
  source   => 'INTERNAL REPO URL',
}

Requires Puppet Chocolatey Provider module. See docs at https://forge.puppet.com/puppetlabs/chocolatey.


4. If applicable - Chocolatey configuration/installation

See infrastructure management matrix for Chocolatey configuration elements and examples.

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Description

AdwCleaner (Portable)


AdwCleaner screenshot

Fast results. Powerful cleaning.

Computer running slow? Strange messages popping up? Browser homepage changed without your permission? This could be the work of adware (and its friends), a sneaky variant of malware that is hard to find, and harder to remove. Malwarebytes AdwCleaner employs innovative technology engineered solely to detect and remove these unwanted hitchhikers. It’s the cleaner of choice for home users and technicians.

What it does for you

Removes adware and unwanted programs

Aggressively targets adware, spyware, potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), and browser hijackers with technology specially engineered to remove these threats.

Crushes annoying toolbars

Removes unwanted browser toolbars, which are often bundled in with other downloaded software, enabling you to take control of your browsing experience again.

Scans fast, faster, fastest

Scans your computer in seconds. Clean your computer in less time than it takes to make a cup of coffee.

Installs…nothing

Doesn’t use much memory or processor power, and there’s nothing to install. Just download, launch, and click to scan. It’s that simple.


choco://adwcleaner

To use choco:// protocol URLs, install (unofficial) choco:// Protocol support

Package-specific issue

If this package isn't up-to-date for some days, Create an issue

Support the package maintainer and Patreon



tools\.SkipAutoUninstaller
 
tools\ChocolateyInstall.ps1
$ErrorActionPreference = 'Stop'
$packageName        = 'adwcleaner'
$toolsDir           = "$(Split-Path -parent $MyInvocation.MyCommand.Definition)"
$url                = 'https://downloads.malwarebytes.com/file/adwcleaner'
$checksum           = '91068EFBEF44F8CEEDBBBDFEEA8959633C4ECC9100C3BA08B2603D7C5D59AC22'
$checksumType       = 'sha256'
$shortcutName       = 'AdwCleaner.lnk'
$portableEXE        = "adwcleaner.exe"

$packageArgs = @{
  packageName   = $packageName
  fileType      = 'EXE'
  url           = $url
  FileFullPath  = "$toolsDir\$portableEXE"
  softwareName  = ''
  checksum      = $checksum
  checksumType  = $checksumType
}

Get-ChocolateyWebFile @packageArgs

Install-BinFile -Name adwcleaner -Path "$toolsDir\$portableEXE"

Install-ChocolateyShortcut -shortcutFilePath "$ENV:Public\Desktop\$shortcutName" -targetPath "$toolsDir\$portableEXE" -WorkingDirectory "$toolsDir\"
Install-ChocolateyShortcut -shortcutFilePath "$ENV:ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\$shortcutName" -targetPath "$toolsDir\$portableEXE" -WorkingDirectory "$toolsDir\"

Remove-Item $toolsDir\*.exe -Exclude "adwcleaner.exe" | Out-Null #del old vers
Remove-Item $ENV:ChocolateyInstall\bin\adwcleaner_*.exe  | Out-Null #del old vers' shims
tools\ChocolateyUninstall.ps1
$ErrorActionPreference = 'Stop'
$packageName  = 'adwcleaner'
$shortcutName = 'AdwCleaner.lnk'

Uninstall-BinFile adwcleaner
remove-item "$ENV:Public\Desktop\$shortcutName" -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
remove-item "$ENV:ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\$shortcutName" -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue

Log in or click on link to see number of positives.

In cases where actual malware is found, the packages are subject to removal. Software sometimes has false positives. Moderators do not necessarily validate the safety of the underlying software, only that a package retrieves software from the official distribution point and/or validate embedded software against official distribution point (where distribution rights allow redistribution).

Chocolatey Pro provides runtime protection from possible malware.

Add to Builder Version Downloads Last Updated Status
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.4.0 192998 Monday, September 26, 2022 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.3.2 11608 Friday, April 15, 2022 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.3.1 7828 Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.3 9251 Saturday, July 10, 2021 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.2 12000 Thursday, March 25, 2021 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.0.9.1 8271 Sunday, January 31, 2021 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.0.8 6606 Monday, November 16, 2020 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.0.7 5350 Sunday, September 13, 2020 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.0.6 88597 Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.0.5 4011 Thursday, May 28, 2020 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.0.4 3103 Monday, April 6, 2020 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.0.3 1741 Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.0.2 4186 Sunday, February 9, 2020 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.0.1 2807 Sunday, December 22, 2019 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.0 1329 Thursday, December 12, 2019 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 7.4.2 2824 Sunday, November 24, 2019 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 7.4.1 3539 Thursday, October 3, 2019 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 7.4 5023 Saturday, August 3, 2019 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 7.3 5103 Thursday, April 4, 2019 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 7.2.7.0 2905 Monday, February 4, 2019 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 7.2.6.0 2249 Friday, December 21, 2018 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 7.2.5.0 1531 Sunday, December 2, 2018 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 7.2.4.0 2035 Friday, October 26, 2018 Approved
AdwCleaner 7.0.8.0 10419 Saturday, February 17, 2018 Approved
AdwCleaner 7.0.7.0 1964 Friday, January 19, 2018 Approved
AdwCleaner 7.0.6.0 758 Sunday, January 14, 2018 Approved
AdwCleaner 7.0.4.0 3133 Saturday, October 28, 2017 Approved
AdwCleaner 7.0.3.120171014 1245 Saturday, October 14, 2017 Approved
AdwCleaner 7.0.3.120171013 812 Thursday, October 12, 2017 Approved
AdwCleaner 6.046 3003 Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Approved
AdwCleaner 6.044 1734 Thursday, March 2, 2017 Approved
AdwCleaner 6.043 1615 Monday, January 30, 2017 Approved
AdwCleaner 6.042 1149 Monday, January 9, 2017 Approved
AdwCleaner 6.041 1214 Friday, December 16, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 6.030 1638 Thursday, October 20, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 6.000 1698 Tuesday, August 16, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.201 4001 Friday, July 1, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.200.0.20160614 493 Thursday, June 16, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.200 498 Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.119 437 Tuesday, May 31, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.118 458 Friday, May 27, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.117 468 Monday, May 16, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.116 500 Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.115 568 Monday, May 2, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.114 542 Thursday, April 28, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.113 519 Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.112 812 Monday, April 18, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.111 568 Saturday, April 16, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.110 655 Monday, April 11, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.109 545 Monday, April 11, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.105 797 Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.103 515 Monday, March 21, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.102 687 Monday, March 14, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.101 691 Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.100 570 Monday, March 7, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.037 649 Monday, February 29, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.036 743 Monday, February 22, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.035 582 Friday, February 19, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.034 535 Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.033 818 Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.032 597 Friday, February 5, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.030 824 Monday, January 18, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.029 756 Tuesday, January 12, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.028 736 Tuesday, January 5, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.027 535 Monday, January 4, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.026 527 Tuesday, December 22, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.025 490 Monday, December 14, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.024 408 Wednesday, December 9, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.023 434 Tuesday, December 1, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.022 671 Monday, November 23, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.021 447 Monday, November 16, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.019 436 Monday, November 9, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.018 440 Saturday, November 7, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.016 395 Monday, November 2, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.015 424 Tuesday, October 27, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.014 471 Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.013 438 Saturday, October 10, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.010 400 Monday, October 5, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.009 418 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 4.206 445 Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 4.202 459 Monday, May 25, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 4.002 494 Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 4.001 2924 Tuesday, October 21, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 4.000.20141013 677 Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.311 741 Wednesday, October 1, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.310 772 Sunday, September 14, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.309 529 Thursday, September 11, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.308 718 Thursday, August 21, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.307 601 Sunday, August 17, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.306 461 Saturday, August 16, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.305 523 Friday, August 15, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.304 578 Saturday, August 9, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.302 597 Thursday, July 31, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.301 516 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.214 647 Saturday, July 5, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.212 635 Saturday, June 7, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.211 592 Monday, May 26, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.210 509 Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.208 610 Tuesday, May 13, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.207 562 Monday, May 5, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.205 512 Tuesday, April 29, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.202 516 Thursday, April 24, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.101 500 Monday, April 21, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.023 544 Friday, April 4, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.022 547 Friday, March 14, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.021 535 Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.020 572 Saturday, March 1, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.019 546 Monday, February 17, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.018 612 Friday, January 31, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.017 514 Sunday, January 19, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.016 559 Monday, December 30, 2013 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.013 558 Sunday, November 24, 2013 Approved

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