Uninstall OptOn Adware Virus

What Is OptOn Adware Virus? 
OptOn is a adware virus which can be installed in your computer together with free programs which you can download from Internet such as music players, video recorders, download managers and so forth. When OptOn adware virus gets inside your computer successfully, it will mess up your browser settings which will drive you crazy.

OptOn is designed for promoting unwanted websites, products, online serve or applications and generating profits by increasing traffic. Besides, various useless pop-up ads will be shown on your computer screen because of OptOn having put certain vicious and stubborn plug-ins and add-ons on your browsers. When you open browsers, your homepage is hijacked by OptOn adware virus and your search results will be redirected to other infectious websites, particularly when you go to online shopping, OptOn will show annoying ads links or coupons all the time.

Under such circumstance, you should remove OptOn from your computer right away when you notice the show-up symptoms of this program. Since it can bypass the antivirus programs which means it's not going to work if you try to remove it via antivirus programs, you are suggested to take manual removal to eliminate OptOn adware virus.
Screenshot of OptOn Adware Virus

Risks of Having OptOn Adware Virus
1. It can reside in your computer automatically.
2. It can download many unwanted programs without permission.
3. It hijacks your homepage and redirects you to malicious websites.
4. It records your browsing habits and histories for future marketing.
5. It lurks in your system and causes problems sneakily.
6. It opens backdoor for other threats like malwares or Trojans.
OptOn Adware Virus Removal Instructions
Before the removal, please first back up your system! You should be extremely careful when deleting any file, because any mistake may lead to system crashes and other severe consequence.
METHOD 1. Manual Removal
Step One:
Reboot the computer and before Windows interface loads, hit F8 key repeatedly. Choose “Safe Mode with Networking” option, and then press Enter key. System will load files and then get to the desktop in needed option.
 
Step Two:
Open Windows Task Manager and end virus processes. There are three ways to launch the Task Manager

① Press keys Ctrl+Alt+Del.

② Press keys Ctrl+Shift+Esc.

③ Press the Start button→click on the Run option→Type in taskmgr→press OK.
                                              
Step Three:
Click “Start” button and open the “Control Panel”, then double-click “Folder Options”. When the Folder Options window shows up, please click on the “View” tab, tick “Show hidden files and folders” and unmark “Hide protected operating system files(Recommended)” and then press OK. 
                                                
Step Four:
Open Start menu and click on the “Search programs and files” box. Then delete OptOn Adware Virus files:
%temp%\<random>.exe
C:\Program Files\<random> 

Step Five:

Open Registry Editor by pressing Windows+R keys, type in regedit and click “OK” to launch the Windows Registry. Then delete all OptOn Adware Virus registry entries and keys.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\<random> Sofware

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\supWPM
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Wpm

 

METHOD 2. Automatic Removal 

To completely delete OptOn Adware Virus, you need to know that the manual removal above may not be able to remove virus  completely, because the creators of virus are always updating the virus version.Besides,any tiny mistake during the manual removal process may lead to severe consequences. Therefore,to ensure a complete and safe virus removal, it’s recommended that you get rid of virus with Automatic OptOn Adware Virus Removal Tool.                                                                                   

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