Remove Mstechsupport.info Pop-up Ads from Chrome/Firefox/IE

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Mstechsupport.info is a web address that you will see in full-screen pop-up ads that will show up during your browsing sessions. These pop-up ads will state that security errors have been detected and will advise you to call the given phone number in order to receive personalized technical support. What we will advise you, however, is to refrain from doing that because the information that Mstechsupport.info pop-up ads provide you with is false. The reason why you are seeing pop-up ads from Mstechsupport.info is because adware has managed to infiltrate your computer. Mstechsupport.info serves as an advertising platform and many adware programs can take advantage of it. For this reason it is hard to tell whether it is just one or there are several adware infections on your computer that are causing Mstechsupport.info pop-up ads to appear. Whatever the case, what you should do as soon as you notice the annoying pop-ups is to locate all existing infections on your PC and remove them at once.

Remove Mstechsupport.info

How did I get infected with?

It is clear now that the appearance of Mstechsupport.info pop-up ads is associated with adware that has found its way into your system. If you remember when you first started seeing the pop-up ads, it will be easier for you to determine the exact time the infection entered your PC. This will also help you find out how exactly you got infected with adware. Infections of this kind are known to be distributed in a few different ways as the most common one is considered to be software bundling. This distribution method involves silent installation of additional programs which takes place during the setup of dubious free applications. Such applications are found on questionable file sharing websites which you are strongly advised to avoid. Make sure you only acquire software from official sources if you want to avoid infecting your system with adware or other similar threats. It is also a good idea to stay away from random pop-up ads you see on the web because they are also used to spread adware and other infections.

Why are these ads dangerous?

Mstechsupport.info pop-up ads will inform you about possible threats that are said to be residing on your computer. You should remember that these threats are not real because the pop-ups are generated by adware not by a legitimate security application. For a program to be able to present you with information about potential dangers it has to run a full system scan before that, which is certainly something you will notice. Since no such thing has happened prior the appearance of Mstechsupport.info pop-up ads, you should have no doubts about how trustworthy the information in them is. What is more, it is logical to assume that if the information given by Mstechsupport.info pop-up ads is deceptive, you should not call the provided phone number because it is not likely to be reliable too. Calling that number might result in downloading or paying for a supposedly useful security tool as that is what the “technicians” on the other side of the line will try to convince you to do. The outcomes of doing that are several – you may acquire malware, may share your credit card details with cyber criminals, and may be charged a lot of money for the phone call despite the fact that it is said to be toll free. Hence, you should not call the given number under any circumstance. You should also not keep the adware associated with Mstechsupport.info pop-up ads running on your computer because it will make your system vulnerable towards other attempts to infect your computer. Delete all infections on your PC now to prevent any issues in future.

How Can I Remove Mstechsupport.info Ads?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Mstechsupport.info infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

STEP 1: Uninstall Mstechsupport.info from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Delete Mstechsupport.info from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Mstechsupport.info from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall Mstechsupport.info from Your Computer

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command

Type “Appwiz.cpl

Locate the Mstechsupport.info program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.

STEP 2 : Remove Mstechsupport.info from Chrome, Firefox or IE

Remove from Google Chrome

  • In the Main Menu, select Tools—> Extensions
  • Remove any unknown extension by clicking on the little recycle bin
  • If you are not able to delete the extension then navigate to C:\Users\”computer name“\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\and review the folders one by one.
  • Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

  • If you are using the latest chrome version you need to do the following
  • go to settings – Add person

  • choose a preferred name.

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  • then go back and remove person 1
  • Chrome should be malware free now

Remove from Mozilla Firefox

  • Open Firefox
  • Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
  • Disable and remove any unknown add on
  • Open the Firefox’s Help Menu

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  • Then Troubleshoot information
  • Click on Reset Firefox

Remove from Internet Explorer

  • Open IE
  • On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
  • Go to Toolbars and Extensions
  • Disable any suspicious extension.
  • If the disable button is gray, you need to go to your Windows Registry and delete the corresponding CLSID
  • On the Upper Right Corner of Internet Explorer Click on the Gear Icon.
  • Click on Internet options

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  • Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset.

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  • Check the “Delete Personal Settings Tab” and then Reset

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  • Close IE

Permanently Remove Mstechsupport.info Leftovers

To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify any registry leftovers or temporary files.

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