What is Utrack.pw?
Utrack.pw is a redirect infection that has compromised millions of computer users. It usually displays pop-up windows claiming that the computer user's PC is infected with threats or presents other types of issues. It has ability to affect many kinds of browsers including Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. So no matter what kind of browser you use, you may possibly get infected.
This nasty browser redirect can enter your computer without your consent and knowledge. It is often bundled with freeware downloads or spam email attachments. You should be cautious with any of your installations of the software you want to install and you should mind your online activities in case of downloading malware. Besides, this redirect usually associated with PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Program) that may be installed automatically. And then you may or may not notice the troubles brought by Utrack.pw.
It modifies your homepage and new tab page URL.
It adds unwanted program/browser extension to your web browsers.
It displays fake updates and fake tech supports pop-ups to your computer.
It downloads PUPs (questionable security program or system optimizer) to your computer.
It collects your emails, IP address, passwords, and bank account details.
It seriously interrupts your online activities and redirects your webpages
How to Remove Utrack.pw?
There may be some unwanted programs in your computer and add-ons on your browser. You should remove all of them and then restore your important settings. Here is a removal video and a manual guide below that you can refer to.
If need a quicker and safer way to get rid of all the troubles, you are recommended to use SpyHunter Anti-Malware
(SpyHunter offers free scanner for malware detection and there will be no other bundles or conflicts with your software. Please feel relieved about usage.)
Method 1: Watch Relevant Removal Video for Help
Step
1: End suspicious process in Windows Task Manager.
Right click the blank Windows Taskbar and
select Start Task Manager to open. If your IE is infected and stuck in Utrack.pw,
you should end the main iexplorer.exe. FF and Chrome are respectively
corresponding to firefox.exe and chrome.exe.
Step
2: Remove Bedidfbcif and ProPCCleaner from control panel.
Step 3: Remove browser hijacker from your browser and restore changes.
Internet Explorer
1. Open Internet Explorer, then click on the gear icon (Tools for Windows XP users) at the top (far right), then select Manage add-ons.
2. From the Toolbars and Extensions tab, select suspicious toolbar and right click on the item and the click Disable.
3. On Search Providers, remove unwanted search provider from the list and enable the one you want.
4. Click the General tab and move to the Home Page. Overwrite/remove the Home Page URL and click OK.
5. Open Internet Explorer, then click on the gear icon (Tools for Windows XP users) at the top (far right), then select Internet Option > advanced > reset
Mozilla Firefox
1. Click on the button at the top right corner to open Menu > Add-ons > Extensions
2. Find suspicious related add-ons and delete them.
3. Simultaneously tap Alt+T keys and select Options. Click the General tab and move to the Home Page. Overwrite/remove the Home Page URL and click OK.
4. Open Firefox, press Alt + H, and select Troubleshooting Information > reset
Google Chrome.
1. Click on the Customize icon(wrench or 3 bar icon) next to the address bar and navigate to Tools > Extensions.
2. Find suspicious related add-ons and delete them
3. Move to Search and click Manage search engines…Click X on the URL of the search tool you want to remove. Click Done.
4. Select settings > advanced settings > reset
Step 4: Erase Utrack.pw from local disk.
Show hidden folder: start menu >> type 'folder options' and hit enter >> 'View' >> show hidden folder
Delete suspicious files from the folders below.
%AppData%\<random>.exe
%CommonAppData%\<random>.exe
C:\Windows\Temp\<random>.exe
%temp%\<random>.exe
C:\Program Files\<random>
Windows 8 & Windows 8.1
- Slide the mouse cursor to the bottom right corner
of your screen.
- Click Settings on the Charm bar and go
to Control Panel.
- Select Uninstall a program and remove unwanted program.
Windows Vista & Windows 7
- Open the Start menu and click Control Panel.
- Go to Uninstall a program and remove wanted program.
Windows XP
- Open the Start menu and navigate to Control Panel.
- Select Add or remove programs and uninstall unwanted program.
Step 3: Remove browser hijacker from your browser and restore changes.
Internet Explorer
1. Open Internet Explorer, then click on the gear icon (Tools for Windows XP users) at the top (far right), then select Manage add-ons.
2. From the Toolbars and Extensions tab, select suspicious toolbar and right click on the item and the click Disable.
3. On Search Providers, remove unwanted search provider from the list and enable the one you want.
4. Click the General tab and move to the Home Page. Overwrite/remove the Home Page URL and click OK.
5. Open Internet Explorer, then click on the gear icon (Tools for Windows XP users) at the top (far right), then select Internet Option > advanced > reset
Mozilla Firefox
1. Click on the button at the top right corner to open Menu > Add-ons > Extensions
2. Find suspicious related add-ons and delete them.
3. Simultaneously tap Alt+T keys and select Options. Click the General tab and move to the Home Page. Overwrite/remove the Home Page URL and click OK.
4. Open Firefox, press Alt + H, and select Troubleshooting Information > reset
Google Chrome.
1. Click on the Customize icon(wrench or 3 bar icon) next to the address bar and navigate to Tools > Extensions.
2. Find suspicious related add-ons and delete them
3. Move to Search and click Manage search engines…Click X on the URL of the search tool you want to remove. Click Done.
4. Select settings > advanced settings > reset
Step 4: Erase Utrack.pw from local disk.
Show hidden folder: start menu >> type 'folder options' and hit enter >> 'View' >> show hidden folder
Delete suspicious files from the folders below.
%AppData%\<random>.exe
%CommonAppData%\<random>.exe
C:\Windows\Temp\<random>.exe
%temp%\<random>.exe
C:\Program Files\<random>
Step 5: Delete corrupted registry entries.
Press Win & R on your keyboard. Type 'regedit' and hit enter.
Click Edit > Find...
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\<random>Software
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\supWPM
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Wpm
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\supWPM
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Wpm
After finishing all these steps, you may have already get rid of this browser hijacker. Good luck to you.
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