The Checkupdateslive.net pop-ups indicate that your computer has been infiltrated by PUPs (potentially unwanted programs) and adware. Checkupdateslive.net pop-up displays system alerts and notifications implying that the affected PC needs a Java or a browser update; or promotes scam technical support hotlines that will help you fix a non-existent issue. Keep in mind that the genuine Java installations are processed by web pages that belong to the Java Company.
Security experts warn that the information presented in the pop-ups should not be trusted and recommend the removal of Checkupdateslive.net with a legit anti-spyware tool. Checkupdateslive.net pop-ups affect the commonly used browsers, like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, etc.
Checkupdateslive.net – Distribution and Effects
Checkupdateslive.net may are displayed on the web pages you visit as a result of adware infiltration in your computer. Such programs often enter the system bundled with free of charge software. Potentially harmful programs can easily get installed without you even noticing them. Make sure to choose the Custom options as you install new software on your computer. This way you can uncheck the programs you do not want to enter your machine.
A pop-up message by Checkupdateslive.net usually informs the victim that he is in need of a software update. If the user agrees to perform it, the system may get exposed to various security risks, or further adware or spyware infiltration.
Other issues you may experience when there is an active adware program on your computer include reduced browser and PC performance, unwanted redirects to predefined web pages or annoying advertisements appearing on the sites you visit.
How to Remove Checkupdateslive.net from Your Computer?
Malware researchers recommend the immediate removal of Checkupdateslive.net from your PC. You can do so by following the steps in the removal manual below. This way you can delete adware from your machine permanently.
Spy Hunter FREE scanner will only detect the threat. If you want the threat to be automatically removed, you need to purchase the full version of the malware tool.
- Guide 1: How to Remove Checkupdateslive.net from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of Checkupdateslive.net from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove Checkupdateslive.net from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase Checkupdateslive.net from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall Checkupdateslive.net from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove Checkupdateslive.net from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate Checkupdateslive.net from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove Checkupdateslive.net from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Checkupdateslive.net





Step 2: Uninstall Checkupdateslive.net and related software from Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:



Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Checkupdateslive.net on your computer.
The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by Checkupdateslive.net there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:



Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.
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Get rid of Checkupdateslive.net from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Checkupdateslive.net and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- Go to Finder.
- In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
- Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
- If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.
In case you cannot remove Checkupdateslive.net via Step 1 above:
In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:
You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:
→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.
Step 2: Scan for and remove Checkupdateslive.net files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Checkupdateslive.net, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.
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Remove Checkupdateslive.net from Google Chrome.
Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu
Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"
Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Erase Checkupdateslive.net from Mozilla Firefox.
Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window
Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.
Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Uninstall Checkupdateslive.net from Microsoft Edge.
Step 1: Start Edge browser.
Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.
Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".
Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.
Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.
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Remove Checkupdateslive.net from Safari.
Step 1: Start the Safari app.
Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.
Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".
Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.
Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.
Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the Checkupdateslive.net will be removed.
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Eliminate Checkupdateslive.net from Internet Explorer.
Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'
Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.
Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.
Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.