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How to remove the PCRemoteReceiver virus

Most antivirus programs identify PCRemoteReceiver.exe as malware.

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PCRemoteReceiver.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with PCRemoteReceiver
PCRemoteReceiver.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as PC Remote Receiver appears to belong to software PC Remote Receiver or www.monect.com by .

Description: PCRemoteReceiver.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. PCRemoteReceiver.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)"—normally C:\Program Files (x86)\PC Remote Receiver\. Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 2,438,144 bytes (25% of all occurrences), 2,388,992 bytes and 4 more variants. file.net/process/pcremotereceiver.exe.html 
The PCRemoteReceiver.exe file is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: DEFAULT\Runonce, User Shell Folders). The program listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. PCRemoteReceiver.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 79% dangerous.

Uninstalling this variant: You can do the following:

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If PCRemoteReceiver.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 94% dangerous. The file size is 2,447,360 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 2,388,992 bytes. The program is not visible. PCRemoteReceiver.exe is not a Windows core file. The process listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: DEFAULT\Runonce, User Shell Folders). PCRemoteReceiver.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.

Uninstalling this variant: You can do the following:

Important: You should check the PCRemoteReceiver.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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Best practices for resolving PCRemoteReceiver issues

The following programs have also been shown useful for a deeper analysis: ASecurity Task Manager examines the active PCRemoteReceiver process on your computer and clearly tells you what it is doing. A good Bantivirus tool detects whether the PCRemoteReceiver.exe file on your PC might be malware slowing down your system. Such unwanted programs are often not classified as viruses by other antivirus software and therefore go undetected.

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding PC trouble. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.

Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.

To restore the original performance and remove unnecessary programs, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.



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