What is SoftPlanet Update Manager?

SoftPlanet Update Manager is a potentially unwanted program. This comes on the computer as an extension for the browser bundled with other free software without user consent. According to the developers, SoftPlanet Update Manager – this is a very useful program (extension), which assists the user to find the most profitable and attractive offers online stores. After insertion SoftPlanet Update Manager displays banners and coupons with advertising content, it can change your browser settings, or even modify the search results. In addition, SoftPlanet Update Manager may redirect you to third party sites. The main aim of this program is to get you to spend money on goods and coupons that are not valid. Also, SoftPlanet Update Manager takes hold of your personal information and send it to third parties. If you find SoftPlanet Update Manager on your PC, you must remove it immediately.

How SoftPlanet Update Manager gets on your PC?

Malicious programs such as SoftPlanet Update Manager, come to the computer as an extension to the browser. Scheme of penetration of potentially unwanted software can change constantly. Most often, these programs (extension) come into your PC without the user’s consent, but it is worth noting that this is due to the negligence of the user. Many ad sites create their own download managers. Each time when you download some free software, try to pay attention to what you are offered to install. Sometimes, simply uncheck the element that seems suspicious to you. Always try to read the user agreement, don’t hurry to click “Next”. Carefully follow the installation process. Resort to using third-party programs that can help you to protect your computer. If your PC is already infected, then use our instructions listed below.

How to remove SoftPlanet Update Manager from your computer?

To uninstall SoftPlanet Update Manager remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.

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You can try both of these products to remove SoftPlanet Update Manager

Or uninstall SoftPlanet Update Manager manually.

Step 1: Remove SoftPlanet Update Manager from Control Panel

Windows XP:

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

Step 2: Remove SoftPlanet Update Manager from browsers

Google Chrome:

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

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Written by Rami Douafi