What is Capricornus?

Capricornus – a browser extension that comes to your computer, complete with free programs without the agreement of the user. Capricornus is not a virus, but it refers to the number of potentially unwanted software. By promises of developers, Capricornus designed to find and offer the best offers online stores. Capricornus displays tons of banners and coupons with different content. In fact, these offers are not true. Developers are trying to get you to spend money. Capricornus can change the settings of your browser, your home page, and more. In addition, Capricornus may result in other malicious programs without your consent. We recommend that you remove Capricornus right now.

How Capricornus gets on your PC?

Adware, such as Capricornus, 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 Capricornus right now.

How to remove Capricornus from your computer?

To uninstall Capricornus remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.

In our view, there are 3 products that potentially have Capricornus in their database. You can try to use them for removing Capricornus.

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Alternative Solution:

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You can try both of these products to remove Capricornus

Or uninstall Capricornus manually.

Step 1: Remove Capricornus from Control Panel

Windows XP:

1. Click Start.
2. Control Panel.
3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find Capricornus.
5. Click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.

Windows 7/Windows Vista:

1. Click Start.
2. Then Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a Program.
4. Find Capricornus and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.

Windows 8/Windows 8.1:

1. Open the Menu.
2. Click Search.
3. After that click Apps.
4. Then Control Panel.
5. Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
6. Find Capricornus, select it and click Uninstall.

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

Windows 10:

1. Click on the Start button (or press the Windows key) to open the Start menu, click on the Settings at the top.
2. Click on App & features on the left menu.
3. On the right side, locate Capricornus and click it, then click on the Uninstall button.
4. Click on Uninstall to confirm.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 10

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

After that remove Capricornus from your browser.

Step 2: Remove Capricornus from browsers

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Push Alt + F.
3. Click Tools.
4. Choose Extensions.
5. Find Capricornus.
6. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Firefox.
2. Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
3. Choose Capricornus.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.

Internet Explorer:

1. Open IE.
2. Push Alt + T.
3. Click Manage Add-ons.
4. Select Toolbars and Extensions.
5. Click Disable Capricornus.
6. Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
7. Click Remove button.
8. If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.

Learn more about removing extensions from IE.

Step 3: Remove following files and folders of Capricornus:

Remove following registry entries:

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Written by Rami Douafi