What is Epplnk?
Epplnk – a malicious program that comes as an extension to the browser without the user’s consent. Epplnk hijacks popular browsers, e.g. Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome. After penetrating the computer, this program starts to display banners, coupons and pop-ups, which may relate to a popular partner sites (eBay, AliExpress, and so on). Thus, Epplnk is trying to force users to spend money. This program promises to help the user to save money; in fact, most of the offers are not real. Also Epplnk change your browser settings, change the homepage, reduce your computer’s performance, and so on. Epplnk collects personal information and transmits it to third parties. If the Epplnk has infected your PC, remove it immediately.
How Epplnk gets on your PC?
Adware, such as Epplnk, comes to PC bundled with free software without the user’s consent. This happens because users rarely follow the installation process. This program can get on the computer along with the archivers, players and other freeware. Always follow the installation process to avoid infecting your computer. Also, read the user agreement, don’t click the “Next” button if you doubt that the program is safe. No need to click “I agree” if the additional software that you are offered is unknown and uncertain. Choose the Advanced installation type to see everything that the installer offers you. If your computer is already infected, then use our instructions to get rid of Epplnk right now.
How to remove Epplnk from your computer?
To uninstall Epplnk remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.
In our view, there are 3 products that potentially have Epplnk in their database. You can try to use them for removing Epplnk.
Recommended Solution:
Norton is a powerful removal tool. It can remove all instances of newest viruses, similar to Epplnk – files, folders, registry keys.
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Alternative Solution:
Norton Antivirus – detects files, registry values and folders of viruses that show the same behavior as Epplnk.
You can try both of these products to remove Epplnk
Or uninstall Epplnk manually.
Removing from Control Panel
Windows XP:
- Click Start.
- Control Panel.
- Then click Add or Remove Programs.
- Find Epplnk.
- Click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.
Windows 7/Windows Vista:
- Click Start.
- Then Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a Program.
- Find Epplnk and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.
Windows 8/Windows 8.1:
- Open the Menu.
- Click Search.
- After that click Apps.
- Then Control Panel.
- Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
- Find Epplnk, select it and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).
After that remove Epplnk from your browser.
Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome
- Push Alt + F.
- Click Tools.
- Choose Extensions.
- Find Epplnk.
- Click the trash can icon to remove it.
Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox.
- Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
- Choose Epplnk.
- Click Disable or Remove button.
Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.
Internet Explorer:
- Open IE.
- Push Alt + T.
- Click Manage Add-ons.
- Select Toolbars and Extensions.
- Click Disable Epplnk.
- Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
- Click Remove button.
- If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.
Learn more about removing extensions from IE.
Remove following registry entries:
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Written by Rami Douafi