Remove Ultimate Popup Killer Malware

Can’t Remove Ultimate Popup Killer? This page includes detailed Ultimate Popup Killer Removal instructions!

Are you stuck with the Ultimate Popup Killer infection? This program is supposed to be a helpful and, of course, harmless tool. In reality, though, you have downloaded a cyber virus. Ultimate Popup Killer has been classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). It promises to block annoying pop-ups but it actually brings more ads to you. Keep in mind that such a parasite may serve as a back door to malware. Hence, the more time an infection of any kind spends on your PC, the more dangerous it becomes. Do not underestimate the threat Ultimate Popup Killer poses to both your safety and privacy. This program is tricky. It messes with your default browser settings without any permission or consent. Yes, your own opinions about your own browsing experience end up irrelevant. Thanks to the PUP, a brand new extension/plugin appears. By installing this malicious add-on, Ultimate Popup Killer takes over. It injects all your once trusty browsers with a pile of sponsored ads. As mentioned, the program was supposed to help you get rid of those. However, hackers don’t tend to be honest about their creations. Instead of removing pop-ups, Ultimate Popup Killer bombards you with them. It might alter your browser homepage or search engine as well. Eventually, hackers are now completely in charge of your browsing activities. There is no more surfing the Web without being greeted by Ultimate Popup Killer’s ads. The virus also causes your browsers to redirect you to some random, unreliable websites. It goes without saying you could install more infections that way. If you click the wrong pop-up, you may accidentally compromise your safety further. That is why it’s important to stay away from anything this parasite may display. Do not even for a moment forget you have a vicious cyber infection on your machine. As long as Ultimate Popup Killer is present, it keeps on harassing you. The virus must be immediately uninstalled.

How did I get infected with Ultimate Popup Killer?

There are plenty of plausible explanations. For instance, you might have installed some fake software update. Many infections travel the Web via spam emails/messages too. Another popular infiltration tactic involves bogus torrents and corrupted third-party ads. Hackers often attach their malicious creations to freeware or shareware bundles as well. In fact, this is perhaps one of the most efficient distribution techniques at the moment. All kinds of parasites you could think of use this method. You see, program bundling is a technique that takes advantage of your haste. If you skip installation steps (which most PC users do), you may end up installing malware. To protect your machine from unwanted intruders, always take your time. The key to your security is your caution. Therefore, never skip installation steps. Even if the bundle you’re about to install seems safe, make a check beforehand. Opt for the Custom option in the Setup Wizard. You might spot some sneaky infection; don’t hesitate to deselect it. Remember that preventing malware installation is your responsibility.

Why is Ultimate Popup Killer dangerous?

The PUP makes sure you’re irritated on a daily basis. Ultimate Popup Killer causes quite a mess on your machine. As mentioned, it makes numerous modifications in your browser settings. Furthermore, these changes happen in complete and utter silence. This infection leads to a poor PC performance. Due to its trickery, your overwhelmed browsers now freeze and crash and your Internet connection might become somewhat unstable. In addition, Ultimate Popup Killer generates its sponsored commercials, pop-ups and other questionable web links. Unless you stay away from those, you might allow the virus to worsen your situation. Restrain yourself from clicking anything brought to you by the parasite. Ultimate Popup Killer is extremely annoying and problematic. It even collects some of your browsing-related details such as IP addresses and browsing history. You could imagine the trouble hackers might cause you if they get to some personally identifiable data. To delete the PUP manually, please follow our detailed removal guide down below.

How Can I Remove Ultimate Popup Killer?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Ultimate Popup Killer 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 Ultimate Popup Killer.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: Ultimate Popup Killer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the Ultimate Popup Killer 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 Ultimate Popup Killer folder. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!