VuuPC Unwanted Application

What is VuuPC?

VuuPC is presented as an application allowing users to remotely control their computers. This program is legitimate, however, it is often distributed as a 'bundle' and is, thus, classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

Note that potentially unwanted programs often threaten users' privacy and Internet browsing safety. Most generate intrusive online advertisements (for example, pop-up, banner, interstitial, transitional, full-page, search, etc.) that not only conceal underlying content, but also redirect to malicious websites.

Clicking them risks various adware or malware infections. In addition, many PUPs track Internet browsing activity and gather various browsing-related information that might contain personally identifiable details. Furthermore, the collected information is shared with cooperating third party companies who commonly misuse personal data to generate revenue.

This behavior can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. VuuPC is legitimate and poses no threat to users, however, it often infiltrates systems without permission. By running in the background, VuuPC diminishes computer performance. If you believe VuuPC has been installed without your permission, you should eliminate this app immediately.

VuuPC is similar to Spyware Clear, PC Fix Speed, PC Mechanic, and many other potentially unwanted programs that infiltrate systems without permission. Be aware that PUP often do not provide the functionality promised. Most are designed to generate revenue for the developers.

Rather than delivering any real value for users, these PUPs cause unwanted browser redirects, track Internet browsing activity, and cause unwanted browser redirects.

How did VuuPC install on my computer?

Potentially unwanted programs are often distributed as 'bundles' with regular software. Developers hide rogue software within the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' settings. Therefore, users who rush the download and installation processes often install potentially unwanted programs inadvertently.

Developers are concerned only with the amount of revenue generated and, thus, there is no reason for them to disclose installation of PUPs.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

To prevent installation of bogus applications, be attentive when downloading and installing software. Closely observe each step using the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' settings. Furthermore, all additionally-included apps should be cancelled, since there is a high probability that they will be malicious.

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Quick menu:

• What is VuuPC?
• STEP 1. Uninstall VuuPC application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove unwanted add-ons from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove malicious plug-ins from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove rogue add-ons from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove unwanted extension from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

VuuPC PUP removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window, look for "Remote Desktop Access (VuuPC)", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove VuuPC PUP from Internet browsers:

At time of research, VuuPC did not install its browser plug-ins on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, however, it was bundled with other adware. Therefore, you are advised to remove all potentially unwanted browser add-ons from your Internet browsers.

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the vuupc potentially unwanted program, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the vuupc potentially unwanted program, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with vuupc potentially unwanted program removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the vuupc potentially unwanted program, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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