HQ-Pure is known as a potentially unwanted program due to its operation mode: HQ-Pure is an adware that intents to generate traffic to the ads displayed during navigation when you surf the internet. Using mostly online sales sites to display its ads, this program is designed to make money for its creators, because it:
- Collects several information from the browser (history of visited pages, search history…) to display targeted ads tempting the user to discover what lies behind various offers. With a single click on the ad, the user is automatically redirected to other sites.
- Weakens the computer system by exposing it to other threats.
- Degrades the browsing experience by displaying nonstop advertising.
The installation of this type of program is simple. Promoted by other programs, HQ-Pure is usually installed inadvertently. This program is frequently offered bundled with other software such as media players, free download software etc. …
In order to mislead the user, this program is set up as an option. Therefore, it is essential to be careful during installations and deselect everything that is unknown and suspicious.
How to remove HQ-Pure ?
Remove HQ-Pure from your browser
- Open Chrome and go to the 3 stripes icon
in top right corner. - Select Settings and on the left side Extensions.
- Remove HQ-Pure by clicking the trash can
icon.
- Restart Chrome.
- Open Firefox
- Click on the Big Orange Firefox button in top left corner, then select Add-ons
- Remove HQ-Pure by clicking the Remove button.
- Restart Firefox
- Open Internet Explorer
- Click on the Gear icon
, then click on Manage Addons - Go to the tabToolbars and Extensions
- Select and disable HQ-Pure if you can’t find it or if you can't remove it, go to the next step.
- Restart Internet Explorer
Remove HQ-Pure with AdwCleaner
The AdwCleaner program will examine your computer and internet browser for HQ-Pure, browser extensions and registry keys, that may have been put in your computer without your permission.
- You can download AdwCleaner utility from the below button :
Download AdwCleaner - Before starting AdwCleaner, close all open programs and internet browsers, then double-click on the file AdwCleaner.exe.
- If Windows prompts you as to whether or not you wish to run AdwCleaner, please allow it to run.
- When the AdwCleaner program will open, click on the Scan button.
- To remove malicious files that were detected in the previous step, please click on the Clean button.
- Please click on the OK button to allow AdwCleaner reboot your computer.
Remove completly HQ-Pure with Junkware Removal Tool
Junkware Removal Tool (JRT) purges your system of PUPs (potentially unwanted programs) like HQ-Pure almost as easily as they find their way into your system. JRT targets adware, toolbars, and other malicious, suspicious, and pernicious system parasites, removing not only the unwanted program but also any traces left behind in your registry and other places where debris accumulates.
- Download Junkware Removal Tool :
Download Junkware Removal Tool - Shut down your anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewall software now to avoid potential conflicts.
- Run the tool by double-clicking it. If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, right-click it and select Run as administrator.
- The tool will open and start scanning your system.
- Please be patient as this can take a while to complete depending on your system's specifications.
- On completion, a log is saved to your desktop and will automatically open.
Reset your browser (if necessary)
If after following the above steps HQ-Pure is still present on your computer, you can reset your browser by following the instructions below.
- Open Chrome.
- Click on the Chrome menu button on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings.
- Scroll down to the end of the page, search for Show advanced settings.
- Scroll down once again to the end of the page and click Reset browser settings button.
- Click Reset once more.
- Open Firefox
- Go to the orange Firefox button in the top left.
- Go over to the Help sub-menu, then select Troubleshooting Information.
- Click on the Repair Firefox button and confirm.
- Mozilla Firefox will automatically restart.
- Download ResetBrowser :
Download ResetBrowser - Download the tool, save it on your desktop and double-click on it.
- Read the disclaimer and press the Ok button.
- Click the Reset Chrome button and wait.
- Once the process is finished, click onOpen Chrome HQ-Pure should now be deleted from Firefox.
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