In the event that Putop.me is loading in your preferred web browser without your permission, you need to ensure that your system is clean and secure. The appearance of such annoying redirect ads in the browser usually signifies for the presence of an undesired program on the device. Programs of this type tend to land on computer systems without users’ knowledge. Another issue that may be noticed soon after the appearance of Putop.me redirect is slower browser performance.
See how to get rid of Putop.me redirect and remove all files that enable its display in the browser.
Threat Summary
| Name | Putop.me |
| Type | Ads, Redirect, PUP |
| Short Description | A website with questionable reputation that loads in your browser without your permission. |
| Symptoms | Regular browsing is interrupted by unexpected redirects to this domain address. Browser slowdowns occur due to increased number of online ads. |
| Distribution Method | Freeware Installations, Bundled Packages, Corrupted Websites |
| Detection Tool | See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware Download Malware Removal Tool |
| User Experience | Join Our Forum to Discuss Putop.me. |
Putop.me Ads – Spread Techniques and Impact
What is Putop.me? It is a questionable website that affects popular web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Explorer, Edge and Opera with the goal to present deceptive offers and trick users into subscribing to its push notifications.
Why do Putop.me ads appear in the browser? One of the main reasons that cause this issue is the presence of a potentially unwanted program on the device. Programs of this type are spread via shady techniques like corrupted software installers, bogus web pages, malvertising and spam email messages.
So, it is very possible that you visited a web page like Your System is Infected With 3 Viruses that shows misleading information in an attempt to convince you to download some kind of optimization or rogue anti-virus tool and got tricked into installing the promoted app. Another possible case scenario is that you downloaded a supposedly useful free app and agreed with the installation of some extra programs without noticing that they were part of the installer. Sometimes a single visit of another bogus website may also lead to an unwanted redirect to Putop.me ads.
What issues may occur when Putop.me keeps loading in the browser? Unfortunately, in this event it is almost sure that your system is affected by an undesired program like adware or spyware. So you may start noticing other types of ads that load on all visited websites and even on the desktop. As a result, the affected browser and device may become slower. On top of that some of the ads generated by the undesired app may link to corrupted websites that are misused for the spread of malicious code.
Yet another issue that may take place is unsolicited data collection. Since undesired apps are primarily designed to generate revenue to its owners, they tend to utilize various tracking technologies and harvest details like:
- Visited URLs and websites
- Browser’s home page
- Search queries
- Search queries on the visited web pages
- Type of used browser
- Operating system type
- Internet protocol (IP) address
- Geographic location
- The domain name of current Internet service provider (ISP)
- Diagnostic information which describes how their Services are operating on the system
The unsolicited data collection enables Putop.me’s owners to configure their advertising campaigns in accordance with your interests and demographics. Supposedly this specific targeting will make you more prone to visit promoted web pages. Action which will generate higher profits to PUP’s owners.
For the sake of your PC security, it’s best to consider the complete removal of Putop.me ads from the affected browser and system.
How to Remove Putop.me Ads
In order to remove Putop.me pop-up ads along with all associated files that enable their appearance in the browser, you should complete several removal steps. In the guide below you will find all removal steps in their precise order. You could choose between manual and automatic removal approach. In order to fully get rid of this particular undesired program and strengthen computer security, we recommend that you combine the steps. Have in mind that professional anti-malware tools are likely to have their own definitions for Putop.me ads infection. So they could detect it with a different name.
In case you have further questions or need additional help with the removal process, don’t hesitate to leave a comment or contact us at our email.
Gergana Ivanova
Gergana has a bachelor's degree in Marketing. She has been with the STF team for five years, researching malware, reporting on the latest computer infections, and following digital marketing trends.
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- Guide 1: How to Remove Putop.me from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of Putop.me from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove Putop.me from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase Putop.me from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall Putop.me from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove Putop.me from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate Putop.me from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove Putop.me from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Putop.me
Step 2: Uninstall Putop.me 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:
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Putop.me 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 Putop.me there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:
Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.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 Putop.me from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Putop.me 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 Putop.me 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 malware from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts, programs and malware, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. Combo Cleaner 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 Putop.me 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 Putop.me 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 Putop.me 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 Putop.me 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 Putop.me will be removed.
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Eliminate Putop.me 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.
