What is SupTab

SupTab – is a browser extension, that can be integrated into internet browsers, such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer. It is considered as PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program), because of changing homepage and default search engine. New search engine has bad search results, that are accompanied by various commercials, including banners, pop-ups, in-text and sponsored links. Those commercials may redirect user to potentially dangerous websites, where PC can be additionally infected. There is why we recommend you to remove SupTab from computer.

How is SupTab installed on my PC?

If person has a deep interest in applications like SupTab, then he can install it. But there is another way to infect users PC. Many malware use “bundling” method. It means, that malware binds to freeware and gets installed with this free software. To avoid this problem, don’t download free or share software from unknown or suspicious sources. Download only license software from official websites. Try to find suspicious setup settings during the installation process.

How to remove SupTab?

There are two methods of SupTab removing: manual removing; removal tool. Removal tools are recommended because of saving time and malware full removing.

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Alternative Solution:

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Manual SupTab Removal Guide

Windows 7:

1. Click the Start;
2. Click Control Panel;
3. Click Uninstall a program (if computer’s settings Viewed By: Category);
   Click Programs and Features (if computer’s settings Viewed By: Icons);
4. Find programs possibly related to SupTab;
5. Click Uninstall;
6. Follow the instructions on the screen or just wait.

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

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.

Windows 8:

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search (If you’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click Search.);
2. Enter control panel in the search box, and then tap or click Control Panel;
3. Under View by:, select Large Icons, and then tap or click Programs and features;
4. Find programs possibly related to SupTab;
5. Tap or click the program, and then tap or click Uninstall;
6. Follow the instructions on the screen or just wait.

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

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

Windows XP:

1. Click Start;
2. Click Control Panel;
3. Double-click Add or Remove Programs;
4. Find programs possibly related to SupTab and Click it;
5. Click to Remove;
6. Follow the instructions on the screen or just wait.

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

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.

Google Chrome:

You can skip steps 1-3 by typing “chrome://settings/” in address bar.

1. Open Google Chrome;
2. Click on Options Icon or press Alt+E, Alt+F;
3. Click Settings;
4. Click a link Show advanced settings;
5. Turn down and click Reset settings;
6. Click Reset.

Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox:

You can skip steps 1-3 by typing “about:support” in address bar.

1. Open Mozilla Firefox;
2. Press Alt+H;
3. Click Troubleshooting Information;
4. At the Right-Top Corner click Reset Firefox;
5. Click Reset Firefox.

Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.

Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer;
2. Press Alt, click Tools, or Click on Gear Icon;
3. Click Internet Options;
4. Click Advanced tab;
5. Click Reset;
6. Mark Delete Personal Settings, Click Reset.

Learn more about removing extensions from IE.

Conclusion

SubTab – is an annoying hijacker, that doesn’t allow you to browse properly. Remove SupTab as soon as possible.