Remove PUP.Optional.ChinAd Adware

Can’t Remove PUP.Optional.ChinAd? This page includes detailed PUP.Optional.ChinAd Removal instructions!

Today’s article is focused on PUP.Optional.ChinAd. This potentially unwanted application has to be uninstalled as soon as possible. For starters, it’s a virus we’re talking about. The PUP.Optional.ChinAd parasite was created by cyber criminals to cause you a headache. As you could imagine, it succeeds. Instead of enhancing your browsing experience, this program will effectively demolish it. The more time it spends on your machine, the more troublesome things become. Why test out the parasite’s malicious potential? PUP.Optional.ChinAd has plenty of it. Immediately after your computer gets infected, the parasite begins to make modifications. Your browser settings get altered. Obviously, PUP.Optional.ChinAd doesn’t bother to seek your permission beforehand. No infection takes care of your preferences. Being a typical member of the PUP family, PUP.Optional.ChinAd follows the classic pattern. It adds an extension or a plugin to all your browsers. As a result, the virus takes over them. Don’t be surprised when you notice a pile of pop-ups on your PC screen. That’s how these parasites work. They inject your browsers with sponsored commercials in order to generate web traffic. Unfortunately, such a trick seriously jeopardizes your safety. You end up bombarded with unsafe, misleading advertisements. Keep in mind that sponsored ads are not to be trusted. This infection doesn’t display ads to enhance your online shopping experience. Its one and only goal is to help hackers gain profit. You see, the parasite’s pop-ups lead you to some specific pages. Those may or may not be harmless. Some of the ads could be perfectly safe and real. However, there are inevitably some fakes ones on your PC screen. There is absolutely no telling which is which unless you click them open. The question is, are you really willing to take on such a risk? If you click the wrong commercial, you automatically install more infections. That’s how it goes. Thanks to the parasite, you’re one click away from malware on a daily basis. The PUP also serves as a back door to malware. It slows down your computer speed as well. No, that’s not all. There is no such thing as a harmless infection and this program is more than capable of wreaking havoc. Then why would you hesitate? PUP.Optional.ChinAd also causes your browsers to crash/freeze and makes your Internet connection unstable. Furthermore, your sensitive data gets monitored.

How did I get infected with PUP.Optional.ChinAd?

The most common technique is freeware bundling. This is a quick and effortless way for all types of viruses to get spread online. Hackers attach the parasite to a seemingly safe freeware or shareware bundle. By rushing the installation, you do the rest. Next time you download programs off of the Internet, watch out for intruders. If you stumble across some unwanted bonus in the bundle, just deselect it. Letting an infection get installed creates a much bigger hassle than preventing. Make sure you always opt for the Advanced option in the Setup Wizard. Take your time to go through the programs you’re about to give green light to. You might spot a Trojan horse or even ransomware. We recommend that you stay away from unverified bundles and illegitimate websites. More often than not, the programs offered there include at least one “bonus”. Needless to say, you don’t want to deal with such a bonus so be careful. Check out the Terms and Conditions or EULA (End User License Agreement) too. Remember, you should always think in advance and protect your device from malware. Crooks keep on working on new, creatives ways to mess with you.

Why is PUP.Optional.ChinAd dangerous?

PUP.Optional.ChinAd makes unauthorized changes in silence. This pest doesn’t need your consent to add a browser plugin. As mentioned, though, its extension has nothing but trouble in store for you. The parasite causes a complete mess on your PC screen. It brings along deceptive discounts, coupons, various ads in various shapes and even fake program updates. To prevent further damage, you have to stay away from anything displayed by the virus. Do not be gullible to believe its lies. PUP.Optional.ChinAd will not be beneficial for you. It redirects you to random websites and even spies on your data. The virus collects all your usernames, passwords, IP addresses, your browsing history, etc. It could eventually cause you privacy issues. To delete the PUP manually, please follow our detailed removal guide down below.

How Can I Remove PUP.Optional.ChinAd?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the PUP.Optional.ChinAd 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.

• Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Locate the process of PUP.Optional.ChinAd.exe and kill it

• Open your windows registry editor by typing”regedit” in the windows search box

Navigate to (Depending on your OS version)

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

and delete the display Name: PUP.Optional.ChinAd

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the PUP.Optional.ChinAd 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.

Navigate to C:/Program Files and delete PUP.Optional.ChinAd folder. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!