What is WinClock?
WinClock is a browser extension that comes to the PC without the user’s consent. This potentially unwanted software is not a virus, but it creates many problems. WinClock designed to help the user to make purchases and save money. Instead, WinClock displays tons of annoying banner ads, coupons, and more. This program can redirect the user to ad sites, change the homepage and browser settings. WinClock can add the toolbar, gather your personal information and send it to third parties. Many ads and offers are bait for users because the WinClock was created in order to make money. In addition, the program significantly reduces the performance of your PC and complicates browsing. Do not risk the safety of your information. Remove WinClock right now.
How WinClock gets on your PC?
Penetration of such programs depends largely on the care of users. WinClock comes bundled with other programs that the user downloads from the free sites. Few are closely watching the installation process, and sometimes do not know that their computer is at risk. Always read the user’s agreement and don’t press “Next” button once. First, make sure that the program is safe. Select advanced installation type. Remember that there are many similar programs in the Internet. Read reviews about the programs, and if your computer is already infected by WinClock, then use the instructions below.
How to remove WinClock from your computer?
To uninstall WinClock remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.
In our view, there are 3 products that potentially have WinClock in their database. You can try to use them for removing WinClock.
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Alternative Solution:
Norton Antivirus – detects files, registry values and folders of viruses that show the same behavior as WinClock.
You can try both of these products to remove WinClock
Or uninstall WinClock manually.
Removing from Control Panel
Windows XP:
- Click Start.
- Control Panel.
- Then click Add or Remove Programs.
- Find WinClock.
- 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 WinClock 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 WinClock, select it and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).
After that remove WinClock from your browser.
Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome
- Push Alt + F.
- Click Tools.
- Choose Extensions.
- Find WinClock.
- Click the trash can icon to remove it.
Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox.
- Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
- Choose WinClock.
- 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 WinClock.
- 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.
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Written by Rami Douafi