What is Open Plugins?

Open Plugins is a browser extension that comes bundled with other free applications and programs without the user’s consent. This program is not a virus, but it brings a lot of problems. After penetration, Open Plugins displays a huge amount of publicity in the form of banners and coupons that may apply at the popular online stores, such as Amazon, eBay, and others. According to the developers, Open Plugins was created to help users to make the most profitable buy and find the best deals, but the main goal of the developers – it is to make money. Most of the proposals are a swindle. In addition, Open Plugins can change the browser home page and significantly reduce performance. Open Plugins may collect personal information and pass it on to third parties. If you find Open Plugins on your PC, then you should remove it immediately.

How Open Plugins gets on your PC?

Open Plugins comes on the computer without user consent. As a rule, the potentially unwanted software comes bundled with free software, such as players, archivers, converters and more. Most users do not notice the penetration of malicious software. Also, many antiviruses do not have such programs in their bases. You need to follow the rules, which can help you to avoid malicious software. Always read the Terms of Service. Follow the installation process and select only the “Advanced” installation type. Remove the check mark from components of the program, which is questionable. Use special software that can protect your PC. If your computer is already infected, then use our instructions to remove Open Plugins now.

How to remove Open Plugins from your computer?

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

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You can try both of these products to remove Open Plugins

Or uninstall Open Plugins manually.

Step 1: Remove Open Plugins from Control Panel

Windows XP:

1. Click Start.
2. Control Panel.
3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find Open Plugins.
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 Open Plugins 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 Open Plugins, 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 Open Plugins 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 Open Plugins from your browser.

Step 2: Remove Open Plugins from browsers

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Push Alt + F.
3. Click Tools.
4. Choose Extensions.
5. Find Open Plugins.
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 Open Plugins.
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 Open Plugins.
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 Open Plugins:

Remove following regitry entries:

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Written by Rami Douafi