# Removing the “PC App Store” Full‑Screen Malware
This malware displays a full‑screen window demanding account creation and credit‑card details.  
It blocks Task Manager and reappears even under Administrator accounts.

Below is the complete offline removal procedure.

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## 1. Disconnect the PC From the Internet
- Unplug Ethernet cable  
- Or disable Wi‑Fi using the hardware switch (if present)  
- Or unplug the router temporarily  

This prevents the malware from reloading its full‑screen window.

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## 2. Force Windows Into Safe Mode
1. Hold **Shift** and click **Restart**  
2. Choose: **Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart**  
3. Press **4** for **Safe Mode** (or **5** for Safe Mode with Networking** if needed)

If the malware blocks Restart:
- Hold the power button for 10 seconds  
- Turn on the PC  
- As soon as Windows begins loading, hold the power button again  
- Repeat **three times** → Windows will enter **Automatic Repair**  
- Then choose **Advanced options → Troubleshoot → Startup Settings → Safe Mode**

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## 3. Uninstall the Malware
In Safe Mode:
1. Open **Control Panel → Programs and Features**  
2. Look for entries such as:
   - **PC App Store**
   - **App Store**
   - **U App Store**
   - Unknown recent installs
3. Uninstall them all

If uninstall fails, continue with the next steps.

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## 4. Remove Startup Entries
Still in Safe Mode:
1. Press **Win + R**, type: