Windows Fix is a rogue diagnostic program that uses a typical scamware strategy – Windows Fix performs a fake system scan and displays misleading security notifications about nonexistent threats on the affected machine. The victims are invited to rely on Windows Fix’s services in order to assure the safety of their system. Experts warn that Windows Fix has no real malware database or threat-removal capabilities whatsoever and recommend its immediate removal.
How Is Windows Fix Distributed?
Windows Fix uses the following methods to infiltrate the user’s computer:
- Through drive-by-downloads
- Via bundled freeware downloads
- By visiting corrupted websites
Protect your computer from Windows Fix and similar rogue programs by selecting your download sources carefully, avoiding suspicious sites, using a secure web browser, and always keeping your anti-malware tool up-to-date.
What Does Windows Fix Do?
Windows Fix offers a variety of services, like file cleaning and memory analysis, but specialists warn that none of the promoted features is real. However, the presence of Windows Fix on your PC may lead to actual performance issues that the program will later report as caused by keyloggers, Trojans or other infections.
Windows Fix’s Symptoms
- Missing or deleted files and folders
- Missing or dislocated program shortcuts
- Browser redirects to predetermined websites
- Blocked access to AV programs
- Fraudulent security notifications, scan results, and alert messages
Windows Fix is similar to other rogue antivirus and diagnostic programs, like Windows Repair, Smart HDD, Smart Data Recovery, etc.
How to Remove Windows Fix from your PC Permanently?
To delete Windows Fix, experts recommend rebooting your computer in Safe Mode and installing a legit anti-malware program that will detect and remove Windows Repair permanently. Just follow the instructions below to delete the rogue application from your PC.
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- Guide 1: How to Remove Windows Fix from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of Windows Fix from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove Windows Fix from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase Windows Fix from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall Windows Fix from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove Windows Fix from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate Windows Fix from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove Windows Fix from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Windows Fix





Step 2: Uninstall Windows Fix 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 Windows Fix 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 Windows Fix 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 Windows Fix from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Windows Fix 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 Windows Fix 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 Windows Fix files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Windows Fix, 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 Windows Fix 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 Windows Fix 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 Windows Fix 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 Windows Fix 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 Windows Fix will be removed.
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Eliminate Windows Fix 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.