Tips For Uninstalling PUP.SpecialSearchOffer From Windows PC

Hello friends, I found PUP.SpecialSearchOffer in the list of installed program. I have really no idea what is it and how it enters inside my PC. To uninstall it, I have tried several method but each time failed to do so. Is there any solution to delete PUP.SpecialSearchOffer from my infected machine? If so, please suggest me an effective solution as soon as possible. Any working solution will be appreciated. Thanks in advance…

Brief Note on PUP.SpecialSearchOffer

These days, numerous Computer users are reported that they experienced with issues because of PUP.SpecialSearchOffer. It is actually a suspicious browser extension of Google Chrome that classified by malware researcher as a Potentially Unwanted Program which employs the Yahoo database by replacing default search engine with startup.ssoextension.com. According to its name, the purpose of such a program to provide the relevant shopping offers but you should not believed on it under any circumstances. The primary objective of its creator is to promote sponsored products and earn online revenues from its victim. Furthermore, experts concluded that, it is capable of taking entire System and gather all browsing data. Thus, you should not install such a program within your PC.

List of files created by PUP.SpecialSearchOffer.

Once PUP.SpecialSearchOffer successfully intrudes inside the PC, it create numerous files. Some of them are listed below :

Intrusion Method of PUP.SpecialSearchOffer

Being a potentially unwanted program, PUP.SpecialSearchOffer is usually spread using several suspicious software bundles that are set to install stealthy by default. Such a software bundles are only application which automatically download the software from Internet. User can avoid such an installation by paying attention carefully while downloading and installing anything from the Internet. While performing the installation process, you must accept software license completely, read terms & conditions, opt Advanced/Custom installation mode instead of Typical/Standard ones, uncheck all unknown programs etc. By opting such a habit in your day-to-day life, you can easily avoid your PC from being a victim of PUP.SpecialSearchOffer.

Negative Consequences Caused By PUP.SpecialSearchOffer

• Annoyed you too much by displaying unwanted pop-up ads and links.
• Automatically alter your default search engine, homepage, bookmarks, new tab page, browser settings etc.
• Degrades overall performance speed by eating up more memory space and Computer resources.
• Disable your System security tools and software to block you to remove it.
• PUP.SpecialSearchOffer replaces your default homepage and block you to reset them back.

Click to Free Scan for PUP.SpecialSearchOffer on PC

 

How to Uninstall PUP.SpecialSearchOffer from Compromised System

• Step:1 Reboot your PC in Safe Mode

• Step:2 View all Hidden Files and Folders

• Step:3 Uninstall PUP.SpecialSearchOffer from Control Panel

• Step:4 Remove PUP.SpecialSearchOffer from Startup Items

• Step:5 Remove PUP.SpecialSearchOffer from Localhost Files

• Step:6 Remove PUP.SpecialSearchOffer and Block Pop-ups on Browsers

• Internet Explorer

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Edge

Step:1 First of all, Reboot your PC in Safe Mode to make it safe from PUP.SpecialSearchOffer

(this Guide illustrates how to restart Windows in Safe Mode in all versions.)

Step:2 Now you need to View all Hidden Files and Folders that exist on different drives

Step:3 Uninstall PUP.SpecialSearchOffer from Control Panel

Press Start Key + R together and Type appwiz.cpl

Now Press on OK

This will Open the Control Panel. Now look for PUP.SpecialSearchOffer or any other Suspicious program

once found, Uninstall PUP.SpecialSearchOffer ASAP

Step:4 How to Remove PUP.SpecialSearchOffer from Startup Items

To Go to Startup Area, Click on Start Key + R

Type msconfig in the search area and click on Enter. A window will pop-out

 

 

In the Startup area, look for any suspicious PUP.SpecialSearchOffer entries or that are from Unknown Manufacturers

(This is an important step and users are advised to monitor all items carefully over here before proceeding further.)

Step:5 How to Remove PUP.SpecialSearchOffer from Localhost Files

Click on Start Key + R in Combination. Copy and Paste to Open hosts File

notepad %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/hosts

Soon, you will get a list of suspicious IP’s in the bottom of the screen

this is quite helpful in knowing if your browser has been hacked

Steps 6: How to Remove PUP.SpecialSearchOffer and Block Pop-ups on Browsers

How to Remove PUP.SpecialSearchOffer from IE

Open IE and Click on Tools. Now Select Manage add-ons

In the pane, under Toolbars and Extensions, Choose the PUP.SpecialSearchOffer extensions which is to be deleted

Now Click on Remove or Disable Option.

Press Tool button and Select Internet Option

This will lead you to the Tab, now Select Privacy Tab, Turn on Pop-up blocker by clicking on it.

 

How to Uninstall PUP.SpecialSearchOffer from Google Chrome

Google Chrome is to be Opened

Now Click on menu present at the top right corner

Choose Tools >> Extensions

Select PUP.SpecialSearchOffer related Extensions and now Click on Trash icon to remove PUP.SpecialSearchOffer

Under Advanced Settings Option, Enable Do not allow any Site to Show pop-ups. Click on Ok to apply it.

How to Block PUP.SpecialSearchOffer on Mozilla FF

Select and Open Mozilla FF, Select PUP.SpecialSearchOffer or other Add-ons by clicking on Menu button

In the Add-ons Manager, Select the extension related to PUP.SpecialSearchOffer.

Now Click on Remove to delete PUP.SpecialSearchOffer permanently

Also Select and Check mark “Block Pop-up Windows” under po-ups in the Content Tab

How to Get Rid of PUP.SpecialSearchOffer on Edge on Win 10

First of all Open MS Edge and Click on “More actions(…)” link

Now Select and Click on Settings In Menu under “More Actions”

Under Settings, screen click on View Advanced Settings button

In Advanced Settings, turn on Block pop-ups by toggling button to ON

 

Following the above Manual Steps will be effective in blocking PUP.SpecialSearchOffer. However, if you are unable to accomplish these steps, click the button given below to scan your PC

Don’t forget to given your feedback or submit any question if you have any doubt regarding PUP.SpecialSearchOffer or its removal process