How to remove Qualitink (Virus Removal Guide)

Qualitink virus

Qualitink (Qualitink virus) is a flagged as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and cross-browser adware. It bundles with freeware and other unwanted programs, as well as malicious threats. Qualitink and objects that it bundles with can data, such as all browsing activities, bookmarks, and browser history, and will primarily use the data to inject websites with targeted advertisements.

Qualitink adware creates and schedules several tasks on Windows Task Scheduler and Windows Start-up settings. These tasks will start the unwanted program every time Windows is started and will check to see if this adware is running, and if not, will enable the program to run. Other tasks may update the adware and allow additional programs permission to automatically install.

Qualitink is not technically defined as a computer virus, but the program is still a threat or the sign of a serious computer infection. Potential Qualitink malware is known to download and install alongside third-party malware, malicious files, and additional potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), including Yontoo. This means that it will be necessary to uninstall multiple programs and remove multiple browser add-ons and extensions to stop all unwanted activities. Apart from manually eradicating the program and others that it bundles with, files may remain undetected to the average computer user. That is why it is recommended to use a reputable anti-malware product to remove Qualitink and malicious files that it installs alongside with.

The Qualitink extension and browser attachments that it may download with have ‘permissions’ set allowing them to perform tasks users may find undesirable. These permissions are listed below:
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• Read and change all your data on the websites you visit.
• Read and change your browsing history.
• Manage your apps, extensions, and themes.
• Manage your downloads.

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Qualitink adware is usually contracted without user knowledge alongside free downloadable content from a variety of locations on the web. Free downloadable content includes freeware, shareware, torrents, email attachments, and more.

Users who wish to install freeware may be given a “custom installation” option to accept or decline an offer to install Qualitink adware and similar products during the installation; However, the user request to decline the adware from installing can be ignored by the program or presented in a confusing manner.

In some cases, Qualitink and other unwanted programs are deceptively promoted through questionable advertisements. These advertisements may be dishonest, misleading, and cause the program to automatically download and install once clicked on.

How to remove Qualitink (Removal Guide)

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• Step 1: Remove unwanted add-ons and extensions
• Step 2: Uninstall Qualitink
• Step 3: Remove Qualitink malware with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
• Step 4: Cleanup and repair settings with CCleaner by Piriform
• For Tech Support Call: 1-888-879-0084

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Step 1: Remove Qualitink add-ons and extensions

Google Chrome

1. Click the Customize and control Google Chrome icon on the top menu and navigate to More tools > Extensions.

2. Search for suspicious extensions in the list. Remove unwanted browser extensions individually by clicking the trashcan icon next to each one.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Type Ctrl+Shift+A.

2. Search for suspicious add-ons on the Extensions and Plugin tab. Highlight each one individually and click remove.

Step 2: Uninstall Qualitink

1. Open Windows Start Menu and go to the Control Panel.

2. On Windows Control Panel, click Uninstall a program or Add and remove a program in the Programs section.

3. Search for Qualitink and other unwanted programs in the list of installed programs. Once an unwanted program is located, double click the item or select it with your mouse and click the Uninstall button.

Step 3: Remove Qualitink malware with Malwarebytes

1. Download and install the free or full version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. The full version enables real-time protection to block malware and unwanted programs from infecting your computer, while the free version is just a free scan and removal tool.

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2. Open the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware program.

3. Click the large Scan Now button or visit the “Scan” tab to manually run a scan.

4. Once the malware scan is complete, click the Remove Selected button and reboot your computer.

Step 4: Cleanup and repair settings with CCleaner

1. Download and install the free or full version of CCleaner by Piriform.

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2. Once installed, open the program and navigate to Cleaner > Windows/Applications and click the Analyze button. Afterwards, click the Run Cleaner button on the bottom right of the program interface.

3. Next, navigate to Tools > Startup and search through each tab starting from windows, internet explorer, etc., all the way to Content Menu, for additional suspicious entries and click Disable and Delete once anything is found.