What is Cl1kz

Cl1kz – an adware that comes on the computer as a browser extension and hijacks Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer. Cl1kz is advertising thing and applies to potentially unwanted programs. This program gets into PC without user consent bundled with freeware via its downloaders, web-clients, installers and more. Cl1kz displays innumerable banners and coupons, links to ad sites, pop-ups and other things. Also, Cl1kz changes browser settings, homepage, search engine and so on. If you find Cl1kz on your computer, we recommend that you remove this program right now. Don’t waste your time.

How Cl1kz gets on your PC?

Cl1kz gets into PC without user consent. The user may not realize that their computer is infected. This can happen when the user downloads the free software or application, such as Archiver, converter, player and so on. Some sites create special download managers that hide malicious software. You must follow a few rules in order to avoid penetration by malicious software. Always read the user agreement in full. You should know what you are offering. Also, always choose an advanced installation type and don’t agree with the proposals to install the unfamiliar and unwanted program. Don’t click “Next” until you have verified that the program is safe. Follow the installation process and take your time. Be careful. If your computer is already infected, then use our instructions to remove Cl1kz.

How to remove Cl1kz from your computer?

To uninstall Cl1kz remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.

In our view, there are 3 products that potentially have Cl1kz in their database. You can try to use them for removing Cl1kz.

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Alternative Solution:

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You can try both of these products to remove Cl1kz

Or uninstall Cl1kz manually.

Step 1: Remove Cl1kz from Control Panel

Windows XP:

1. Click Start.
2. Control Panel.
3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find Cl1kz.
5. Click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.

Windows 7/Windows Vista:

1. Click Start.
2. Then Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a Program.
4. Find Cl1kz and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.

Windows 8/Windows 8.1:

1. Open the Menu.
2. Click Search.
3. After that click Apps.
4. Then Control Panel.
5. Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
6. Find Cl1kz, select it and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).

Windows 10:

1. Click on the Start button (or press the Windows key) to open the Start menu, click on the Settings at the top.
2. Click on App & features on the left menu.
3. On the right side, locate Cl1kz and click it, then click on the Uninstall button.
4. Click on Uninstall to confirm.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 10

Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.

After that remove Cl1kz from your browser.

Step 2: Remove Cl1kz from browsers

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Push Alt + F.
3. Click Tools.
4. Choose Extensions.
5. Find Cl1kz.
6. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Firefox.
2. Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
3. Choose Cl1kz.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.

Internet Explorer:

1. Open IE.
2. Push Alt + T.
3. Click Manage Add-ons.
4. Select Toolbars and Extensions.
5. Click Disable Cl1kz.
6. Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
7. Click Remove button.
8. If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.

Learn more about removing extensions from IE.

Step 3: Remove following files and folders of Cl1kz:

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Written by Rami Douafi