Microworks PC Adware

What is Microworks PC?

Identical to Mintcast, Microworks PC is a deceptive application that supposedly helps developers to promote and monetize their software.

On initial inspection, this application may seem legitimate, however, this software generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks Internet browsing activity. For this reason, Microworks PC is categorized as a potentially unwanted adware-type program (PUP).

Once infiltrated, Microworks PC displays coupon, pop-up, banner, and other similar ads. Ads generated by Microworks PC may seem identical to regular advertisements and, thus, many users are unaware that they do not originate from their visited websites.

By delivering content-concealing advertisements, Microworks PC significantly diminishes the Internet browsing experience. Some ads might redirect to malicious sites - clicking them can can lead to further high-risk adware or malware infections.

In addition, Microworks PC gathers various Internet browsing-related information including IP addresses, websites visited, pages viewed, search queries, etc.

This information is shared with third parties who can misuse it to generate revenue. Thus, the presence of an information-tracking app, such as Microworks PC, on your system could lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. We strongly advise that you uninstall this PUP immediately.

Microworks PC shares many similarities with other bogus applications such as Email Descontos, Splendor Search, and Search Window. As with Microworks PC, these applications also give fake promises to enhance the Internet browsing experience by providing a number of valuable features.

In fact, these apps are designed only to generate revenue for developers. They do not enable any of the functionality promised. Microworks PC, and other adware-type programs, simply generate intrusive online advertisements and track Internet browsing activity.

How did Microworks PC install on my computer?

Although Microworks PC has an official download website, many users install this application inadvertently. This is due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' - stealth installation of third party apps with regular software/apps.

The developers know that many users do not express enough caution when downloading and installing software and, therefore, intentionally hide potentially unwanted programs within the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' download/installation settings. By skipping this section, users expose their systems to risk of infection, thereby putting their privacy at risk.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

The key to computer safety is caution. The download and installation processes should not be rushed. Pay close attention and analyze each step using the 'Custom/Advanced' settings. Furthermore, opt-out of all additionally-included applications, since they are often rogue.

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Quick menu:

• What is Microworks PC?
• STEP 1. Uninstall Microworks PC application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove Microworks PC adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove Microworks PC ads from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by Microworks PC' from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove Microworks PC ads from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Microworks PC adware 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 "Microworks PC", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

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

Remove Microworks PC adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, Microworks PC 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 ads by microworks pc, 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 ads by microworks pc, 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 ads by microworks pc 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 ads by microworks pc, 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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