How To Remove Fix PC PUP

Fix PC: Complete Uninstall Guide

Fix PC is promoted as a useful application that improves computer performance by fixing Windows Registry and other issues. Internet is full of such apps nonetheless; they are usually promoted using unfair techniques such as bundling and hence, often considered as potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) or potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). These unwanted threats are generally distributed along with other applications. Their downloaders, installers include offer to download or install adware, browser hijackers and other PUPs. These browser-based intruders mainly target web browsers including Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Explorer and others, make changes to their settings and start running intrusive advertising campaigns.

Fix PC Asks Users To Get Its Paid Version:

According to the research, using the free version of Fix PC, people can fix ActiveX, help files, shared DLLs, and other problems by scanning their computers. However, in order to fix any detected issues, users must register it. This means that they have to purchase its licensed version to be able to utilize its feature. We highly recommend against paying money for apps that are spread or promoted using deceptive methods (e.g., via bundling, fake installers, dubious sites). Quite often, these programs perform fake scanning of the systems and generate fake results to deceive users into believing that their PCs have some problems and paying to get rid of it.

It is yet not known if Fix PC actually scans the device for issues and detects real problems. It probably doesn’t. As stated before, it is spread along with other browser-based infections like adware and hijackers which obstruct victims’ online sessions badly with its annoying activities. It changes the default browser’s settings such as homepage, new tab page and search engine to an address of a fake search tool. It also adds various suspicious helper objects on the browser to prevent users from reverting those modifications.

Fake search tool promoted by Fix PC PUP only generates misleading search results filled with sponsored links and ads. An adware floods victims’ desktop screen with tons of banners, pop-ups, coupons, surveys, deals and other commercial content and interrupts their web sessions badly. These ads are designed to redirect people to questionable sites or cause direct download and installation of malware by executing certain scripts. And thus, it is important to not interact with these adverts and focus on Fix PC PUP removal from the computer immediately.

How Does PUP Intrude Your System?

The most popular and common way to distribute unwanted apps is software bundling in which they are bundled together with regular free software in a single installer. They are disguised under the Quick or Recommended configuration settings and when people choose these installation options, they often end up with infecting their systems with unwanted threats. Also, clicking on misleading ads may redirect you to malware-laden sites that may result in PUP infiltration.

The tip to avoid such situations is to not rely on unofficial download channels, peer-to-peer sharing networks and other third-party downloaders and choose reliable sources, official sites and direct links for the process. Moreover, always opt-for Advanced or Custom installation settings which allow you to de-select the unwanted components that you don’t want to be installed and pick only the main software. Also, avoid interacting with suspicious ads and while web surfing as you never know what portals they might take you to. But at the moment, you must remove Fix PC PUP from the computer as soon as possible.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Important Note: This malware asks you to enable the web browser notifications. So, before you go the manual removal process, execute these steps.

Google Chrome (PC)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the Menu button
• Select “Settings”. Scroll the mouse downward to choose “Advanced” option
• Go to “Privacy and Security” section by scrolling downward and then select “Content settings” and then “Notification” option
• Find each suspicious URLs and click on three dots on the right side and choose “Block” or “Remove” option

Google Chrome (Android)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the menu button and then click on “Settings”
• Scroll down further to click on “site settings” and then press on “notifications” option
• In the newly opened window, choose each suspicious URLs one by one
• In the permission section, select “notification” and “Off” the toggle button

Mozilla Firefox

• On the right corner of the screen, you will notice three dots which is the “Menu” button
• Select “Options” and choose “Privacy and Security” in the toolbar present in the left side of the screen
• Slowly scroll down and go to “Permission” section then choose “Settings” option next to “Notifications”
• In the newly opened window, select all the suspicious URLs. Click on the drop-down menu and select “Block”

Internet Explorer

• In the Internet Explorer window, select the Gear button present on the right corner
• Choose “Internet Options”
• Select “Privacy” tab and then “Settings” under the “Pop-up Blocker” section
• Select all the suspicious URLs one by one and click on the “Remove” option

Microsoft Edge

• Open the Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots on the right corner of the screen to open the menu
• Scroll down and select “Settings”
• Scroll down further to choose “view advanced settings”
• In the “Website Permission” option, click on “Manage” option
• Click on switch under every suspicious URL

Safari (Mac):

• On the upper right side corner, click on “Safari” and then select “Preferences”
• Go to “website” tab and then choose “Notification” section on the left pane
• Search for the suspicious URLs and choose “Deny” option for each one of them

Manual Steps to Remove Fix PC:

Remove the related items of Fix PC using Control-Panel

Windows 7 Users

Click “Start” (the windows logo at the bottom left corner of the desktop screen), select “Control Panel”. Locate the “Programs” and then followed by clicking on “Uninstall Program”

Windows XP Users

Click “Start” and then choose “Settings” and then click “Control Panel”. Search and click on “Add or Remove Program’ option

Windows 10 and 8 Users:

Go to the lower left corner of the screen and right-click. In the “Quick Access” menu, choose “Control Panel”. In the newly opened window, choose “Program and Features”

Mac OSX Users

Click on “Finder” option. Choose “Application” in the newly opened screen. In the “Application” folder, drag the app to “Trash”. Right click on the Trash icon and then click on “Empty Trash”.

In the uninstall programs window, search for the PUAs. Choose all the unwanted and suspicious entries and click on “Uninstall” or “Remove”.

After you uninstall all the potentially unwanted program causing Fix PC issues, scan your computer with an anti-malware tool for any remaining PUPs and PUAs or possible malware infection. To scan the PC, use the recommended the anti-malware tool.

How to Remove Adware (Fix PC) from Internet Browsers

Delete malicious add-ons and extensions from IE

Click on the gear icon at the top right corner of Internet Explorer. Select “Manage Add-ons”. Search for any recently installed plug-ins or add-ons and click on “Remove”.

Additional Option

If you still face issues related to Fix PC removal, you can reset the Internet Explorer to its default setting.

Windows XP users: Press on “Start” and click “Run”. In the newly opened window, type “inetcpl.cpl” and click on the “Advanced” tab and then press on “Reset”.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users: Press the Windows logo, type inetcpl.cpl in the start search box and press enter. In the newly opened window, click on the “Advanced Tab” followed by “Reset” button.

For Windows 8 Users: Open IE and click on the “gear” icon. Choose “Internet Options”

Select the “Advanced” tab in the newly opened window

Press on “Reset” option

You have to press on the “Reset” button again to confirm that you really want to reset the IE

Remove Doubtful and Harmful Extension from Google Chrome

Go to menu of Google Chrome by pressing on three vertical dots and select on “More tools” and then “Extensions”. You can search for all the recently installed add-ons and remove all of them.

Optional Method

If the problems related to Fix PC still persists or you face any issue in removing, then it is advised that your reset the Google Chrome browse settings. Go to three dotted points at the top right corner and choose “Settings”. Scroll down bottom and click on “Advanced”.

At the bottom, notice the “Reset” option and click on it.

In the next opened window, confirm that you want to reset the Google Chrome settings by click on the “Reset” button.

Remove Fix PC plugins (including all other doubtful plug-ins) from Firefox Mozilla

Open the Firefox menu and select “Add-ons”. Click “Extensions”. Select all the recently installed browser plug-ins.

Optional Method

If you face problems in Fix PC removal then you have the option to rese the settings of Mozilla Firefox.

Open the browser (Mozilla Firefox) and click on the “menu” and then click on “Help”.

Choose “Troubleshooting Information”

In the newly opened pop-up window, click “Refresh Firefox” button

The next step is to confirm that really want to reset the Mozilla Firefox settings to its default by clicking on “Refresh Firefox” button.

Remove Malicious Extension from Safari

Open the Safari and go to its “Menu” and select “Preferences”.

Click on the “Extension” and select all the recently installed “Extensions” and then click on “Uninstall”.

Optional Method

Open the “Safari” and go menu. In the drop-down menu, choose “Clear History and Website Data”.

In the newly opened window, select “All History” and then press on “Clear History” option.

Delete Fix PC (malicious add-ons) from Microsoft Edge

Open Microsoft Edge and go to three horizontal dot icons at the top right corner of the browser. Select all the recently installed extensions and right click on the mouse to “uninstall”

Optional Method

Open the browser (Microsoft Edge) and select “Settings”

Next steps is to click on “Choose what to clear” button

Click on “show more” and then select everything and then press on “Clear” button.

Conclusion

In most cases, the PUPs and adware gets inside the marked PC through unsafe freeware downloads. It is advised that you should only choose developers website only while downloading any kind of free applications. Choose custom or advanced installation process so that you can trace the additional PUPs listed for installation along with the main program.