How to remove Ultimate Streamers (Removal Guide)
Ultimate Streamers by ClientConnect Ltd is a browser extension for Google Chrome and other alternative internet browsers. It is similar to Ultimate Nes, Ultimate Cloud, and many other browser attachments by the same developer. The Ultimate Streamers extension is described as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) by reputable internet security programs and various malware research teams. The extension is known to utilize deceptive marketing tactics, collect personal browsing data, modify existing internet browser settings, and cause other complications.
Once the Ultimate Streamers extension is installed it will hijack your homepage, new tab settings, and default search engine with a Ultimate Streamers search webpage. This will cause affected web browsers to start-up on and redirect to the ultimatestreamers.info webpage when a new browser window is opened, a new browser tab is opened, or a search is performed in the browser’s address bar. The webpage will contain a toolbar styled menu with links to various streaming websites.
This browser extension and search webpage may utilize very deceptive marketing tactics. Some advertisements that promote this infection may claim that it is something which it is not.
Threat Details
Name | Ultimate Streamers by ClientConnect Ltd, Ultimate Streamers virus *This extension is not technically defined as a computer virus |
Detection Categories | Adware, Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) |
Publisher Description | Please install the new Ultimate Streamers to conveniently connect to all your favorite streamers networks. |
Symptoms | Advertisements in the web browser Browser redirects to ultimatestreamers.info, search.ultimatestreamers.info, and sponsored webpages Decreased internet speed and performance Decreased computer functionality and performance Bundles with malware and other potentially unwanted programs |
Common Path(s) | C:\Program Files (x86) C:\Users\{USER}\Downloads\ C:\Users\{USER}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Storage\ |
Quick Detection & Removal Tool | Click Here To Download Malwarebytes |
The Ultimate Streamers extension for Google Chrome can read and change your data on the websites you visit and change your search settings to: ultimatestreamers.info.
How to remove Ultimate Streamers
This Ultimate Streamers removal guide will remove the Ultimate Streamers extension, viruses, malware, and other threats from your computer and browser.
- Scan your computer with Malwarebytes
- Scan your computer with HitmanPro
- Uninstall Ultimate Streamers and unwanted programs
- Remove Ultimate Streamers extension
- Cleanup and repair settings with CCleaner
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1. Scan your computer with Malwarebytes
The first step to remove this program is to download and install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software in order to perform a full system scan for malicious files.
1. Download and Install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software.
2. Open Malwarebytes and click the Scan Now button or go to the Scan tab and click the Start Scan button.
3. When the Malwarebytes scan is complete click the Remove Selected button.
4. To finish the Malwarebytes scan and remove detected threats click the Finish button and restart your computer if promoted to do so.
2. Scan your computer with HitmanPro
The second step to remove this program is to download and install a second opinion scanner called HitmanPro by Surfright in order to perform a full system scan for malicious files.
1. Download and Install HitmanPro by Surfright.
2. Open HitmanPro and click Next to start scanning your computer. *If you are using the free version you may chose to create a copy or perform a one-time scan.
3. When the HitmanPro scan is complete click the Next button.
4. To activate the free version of HitmanPro: enter your email address twice and click the Activate button.
5. Click the Reboot button.
3. Uninstall Ultimate Streamers and unwanted programs
The third step to remove this program is to uninstall Ultimate Streamers and other unwanted programs in Windows Control Panel.
1. Open Windows Start Menu and go to the Control Panel.
2. In the Programs section click Uninstall a program. In earlier versions of Windows this is listed as “Add and remove programs.”
3. Search for Ultimate Streamers Supporting Application in the list and double click it.
4. Once you have uninstalled Ultimate Streamers Supporting Application search for other unwanted programs that may be installed on your computer and uninstall them as well.
4. Remove Ultimate Streamers extension
The fourth step to remove this program is to remove unwanted browser add-ons and extensions from Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, and Apple Safari.
Google Chrome
1. Click the Customize and control Google Chrome icon and go to More tools > Extensions.
2. Search for the Ultimate Streamers extension in the list and click the trashcan icon.
Mozilla Firefox
1. Open the Menu and click Add-ons.
2. Search for the Ultimate Streamers add-on and click Remove.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
1. Go to Tools (Alt+X) and click Manage add-ons.
2. Search for the Ultimate Streamers add-on in the list, select it with your mouse, and click Remove.
Apple Safari
1. Go to Safari > Preferences > Extensions.
2. Search for the Ultimate Streamers extension in the list and click the Uninstall button.
5. Cleanup and repair settings with CCleaner
The fifth step to remove this program is to download and install CCleaner by Piriform in order to delete leftover junk files, tracking cookies, registry entries, unwanted start-up tasks, and more.
1. Download and Install CCleaner by Piriform.
2. Open CCleaner and go to the main Cleaner screen. Click the Analyze button. When the process is complete, click the Run Cleaner button on the bottom right of the program interface.
3. Go to Tools > Startup and search for suspicious entries in each tab starting from Windows all the way to Content Menu. If you find anything suspicious click it and click the Delete button to remove it.
4. Go to the Registry window and click the Scan for Issues button. When the scan is complete click the Fix selected issues… button and click Fix All Selected Issues.