PC App Store
Find the captured PC App Store removal reference and blocking notes. The uninstall video and screenshots are held; no endpoint outcome has been verified here.
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TICKET: https://it.servicedesk.ccmschools.app/Ticket/4354
URL's Blocked: pcapp.store and pcappstore.com
How to uninstall PC App Store
- Reference: https://pcapp.store/?p=lpd_uninstall_r1
- Windows 11 Click on the Start button and select Settings. Search for Apps, then navigate to Installed Apps. Select PC App Store software and click Uninstall. Follow the uninstall instructions.
The held uninstall video is from the pcapp.store website The original file was PC_APP_STORE_HowTo_Uninstall_instructions_w11_v2.webm; it is not available in the published candidate.
Indicator was added to Defender Here https://security.microsoft.com/securitysettings/endpoints/custom_ti_indicators
URL: pcapp.store
URL: pcappstore.com
TITLE:
PC App Store - Misc App Store known for deploying PUP
Description
The PC App Store is an unwanted third-party program for Windows that acts as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP) rather than a legitimate, official marketplace.
Also See: https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/detections/pc-app-store
Blocking both pcapp.store and pcappstore.com
Action
Block Execution
Alert Details
- Severity: Low
- Category: Unwanted Software
- Recommended Actions:
Check for recently installed software on device. May need to uninstall "PC App Store" application.
Organizational scope
- Device groups scope: All Devices in my organization
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