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AdwCleaner

by Malwarebytesv8.8.1.639

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Malwarebytes.AdwCleaner --exact --version 8.8.1.639

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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Popular adware cleaner that finds and removes unwanted programs and junkware so your online experience stays optimal and hassle-free

Installers · v8.8.1.639

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86Portable-Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

2 known CVEs via NVD

  • high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2023-28892affects <=8.4.0Mar 29, 2023

    Malwarebytes AdwCleaner 8.4.0 runs as Administrator and performs an insecure file delete operation on C:\AdwCleaner\Logs\AdwCleaner_Debug.log in which the target location is user-controllable, allowing a non-admin user to escalate privileges to SYSTEM via a symbolic link.

    Vendor advisory
  • high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2020-11507affects v8.0.3Apr 6, 2020

    An Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in Malwarebytes AdwCleaner 8.0.3 could cause arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges when a malicious DLL library is loaded.

    Vendor advisory
Source: NVD, updated 3h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install AdwCleaner on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Malwarebytes.AdwCleaner --exact --version 8.8.1.639. winget downloads the installer from Malwarebytes and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install AdwCleaner silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Malwarebytes.AdwCleaner --exact 8.8.1.639 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall AdwCleaner via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Malwarebytes.AdwCleaner --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from AdwCleaner's Apps & Features entry.
Is AdwCleaner free?
AdwCleaner is distributed under Freeware. Refer to the publisher (https://www.malwarebytes.com/adwcleaner) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does AdwCleaner work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls AdwCleaner directly from the publisher.
How do I keep AdwCleaner up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Malwarebytes.AdwCleaner --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of AdwCleaner from microsoft/winget-pkgs.