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Downloads:

607,690

Downloads of v 8.4.2:

140,482

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:

607,690

Downloads of v 8.4.2:

140,482

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 194752 Monday, September 26, 2022 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.3.2 11617 Friday, April 15, 2022 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.3.1 7835 Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.3 9339 Saturday, July 10, 2021 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.2 12005 Thursday, March 25, 2021 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.0.9.1 8275 Sunday, January 31, 2021 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.0.8 6612 Monday, November 16, 2020 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.0.7 5355 Sunday, September 13, 2020 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.0.6 88601 Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.0.5 4016 Thursday, May 28, 2020 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.0.4 3105 Monday, April 6, 2020 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.0.3 1746 Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.0.2 4191 Sunday, February 9, 2020 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.0.1 2812 Sunday, December 22, 2019 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 8.0 1338 Thursday, December 12, 2019 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 7.4.2 2829 Sunday, November 24, 2019 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 7.4.1 3543 Thursday, October 3, 2019 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 7.4 5033 Saturday, August 3, 2019 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 7.3 5107 Thursday, April 4, 2019 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 7.2.7.0 2916 Monday, February 4, 2019 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 7.2.6.0 2251 Friday, December 21, 2018 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 7.2.5.0 1537 Sunday, December 2, 2018 Approved
AdwCleaner (Portable) 7.2.4.0 2055 Friday, October 26, 2018 Approved
AdwCleaner 7.0.8.0 10426 Saturday, February 17, 2018 Approved
AdwCleaner 7.0.7.0 1968 Friday, January 19, 2018 Approved
AdwCleaner 7.0.6.0 762 Sunday, January 14, 2018 Approved
AdwCleaner 7.0.4.0 3140 Saturday, October 28, 2017 Approved
AdwCleaner 7.0.3.120171014 1256 Saturday, October 14, 2017 Approved
AdwCleaner 7.0.3.120171013 821 Thursday, October 12, 2017 Approved
AdwCleaner 6.046 3010 Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Approved
AdwCleaner 6.044 1738 Thursday, March 2, 2017 Approved
AdwCleaner 6.043 1619 Monday, January 30, 2017 Approved
AdwCleaner 6.042 1155 Monday, January 9, 2017 Approved
AdwCleaner 6.041 1223 Friday, December 16, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 6.030 1642 Thursday, October 20, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 6.000 1703 Tuesday, August 16, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.201 4006 Friday, July 1, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.200.0.20160614 508 Thursday, June 16, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.200 503 Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.119 440 Tuesday, May 31, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.118 463 Friday, May 27, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.117 478 Monday, May 16, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.116 503 Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.115 573 Monday, May 2, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.114 550 Thursday, April 28, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.113 524 Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.112 817 Monday, April 18, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.111 573 Saturday, April 16, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.110 659 Monday, April 11, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.109 550 Monday, April 11, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.105 800 Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.103 519 Monday, March 21, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.102 693 Monday, March 14, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.101 700 Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.100 573 Monday, March 7, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.037 654 Monday, February 29, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.036 748 Monday, February 22, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.035 587 Friday, February 19, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.034 539 Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.033 821 Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.032 602 Friday, February 5, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.030 826 Monday, January 18, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.029 761 Tuesday, January 12, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.028 741 Tuesday, January 5, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.027 541 Monday, January 4, 2016 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.026 533 Tuesday, December 22, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.025 494 Monday, December 14, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.024 412 Wednesday, December 9, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.023 442 Tuesday, December 1, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.022 681 Monday, November 23, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.021 452 Monday, November 16, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.019 441 Monday, November 9, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.018 445 Saturday, November 7, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.016 402 Monday, November 2, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.015 428 Tuesday, October 27, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.014 478 Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.013 442 Saturday, October 10, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.010 405 Monday, October 5, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 5.009 426 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 4.206 453 Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 4.202 461 Monday, May 25, 2015 Approved
AdwCleaner 4.002 503 Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 4.001 2931 Tuesday, October 21, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 4.000.20141013 685 Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.311 747 Wednesday, October 1, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.310 775 Sunday, September 14, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.309 532 Thursday, September 11, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.308 721 Thursday, August 21, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.307 604 Sunday, August 17, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.306 470 Saturday, August 16, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.305 526 Friday, August 15, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.304 582 Saturday, August 9, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.302 601 Thursday, July 31, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.301 523 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.214 653 Saturday, July 5, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.212 639 Saturday, June 7, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.211 594 Monday, May 26, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.210 521 Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.208 614 Tuesday, May 13, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.207 569 Monday, May 5, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.205 516 Tuesday, April 29, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.202 523 Thursday, April 24, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.101 504 Monday, April 21, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.023 548 Friday, April 4, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.022 551 Friday, March 14, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.021 539 Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.020 577 Saturday, March 1, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.019 554 Monday, February 17, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.018 616 Friday, January 31, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.017 519 Sunday, January 19, 2014 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.016 567 Monday, December 30, 2013 Approved
AdwCleaner 3.013 563 Sunday, November 24, 2013 Approved

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