StarConcept
StarConcept is detected as adware by reputable security products. StarConcept injects the webpages you visit in your browser with deceptive advertisements. Advertisements generated by this specific adware will usually say “Ads by StarConcept” on them. This adware serves pop-up ads, pop-under ads, in-text ads, and generic banner and skyscraper ads. StarConcept adware may utilize an ad-serving program that installs onto Windows operating system or ad-serving browser add-ons and extensions that attach to Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Microsoft Internet Explorer.
StarConcept adware typically bundles with other potentially unwanted programs and malware. These programs may utilize unethical advertising methods to persuade users to manually install them. Advertisements may claim that StarConcept is something it is not, or that a program that bundles this adware is something it is not.
StarConcept can enter your computer or attach to your browser without your knowledge and consent. In some cases, StarConcept adware will be included as a custom installation for third-party products such as freeware, download managers, and torrent files. It will automatically download in the background once a third-party object has been introduced to your computer.
If you find StarConcept adware on your computer you should to remove it immediately. It is also strongly recommended to scan your computer with reputable software to locate any additional threats that may be present on your machine.
Threat Details
| Name | StarConcept, StarConcept virus *This infection is not technically defined as a computer virus |
| Detection Categories | Adware, Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) |
| Publisher Description | N/A |
| Symptoms | Advertisements in the web browser Browser redirects to 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 |
How to remove StarConcept (Virus Removal Guide)
This StarConcept removal guide will remove StarConcept, viruses, malware, and other threats from your computer and browser.
- Scan your computer with Malwarebytes
- Scan your computer with HitmanPro
- Uninstall StarConcept and unwanted programs
- Remove StarConcept 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 StarConcept and unwanted programs
The third step to remove this program is to uninstall StarConcept 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 StarConcept Supporting Application in the list and double click it.
4. Once you have uninstalled StarConcept Supporting Application search for other unwanted programs that may be installed on your computer and uninstall them as well.
4. Remove StarConcept 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 StarConcept extension in the list and click the trashcan icon.
Mozilla Firefox
1. Open the Menu and click Add-ons.
2. Search for the StarConcept add-on and click Remove.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
1. Go to Tools (Alt+X) and click Manage add-ons.
2. Search for the StarConcept 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 StarConcept 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.
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