CoreTempApp virus - How to remove

CoreTempApp is a program that gets into your computer pretending as a helpful processor temperature monitoring software but actually ends up bringing unnecessary issues, ads and not working as supposed to. CoreTempAds is made by ALCPU company and has been causing a bit of issue lately infecting more and more people. Users mainly complain about the annoyance of promotions and redirects, slow system and subsequent infections after a little while of keeping the CoreTempApp. A similar situation is seen with KraKraGames, Clksite, or Cobalten.

CoreTempApp virus is considered to be an adware because of all the advertisements it places, expecting for per-per-click victims, yet on its own is not that big of a deal, because the most malicious ads are being injected by third-parties. Although CoreTempApp adware should not be blamed if you got another virus, yet it is better to remove this application before it’s too later and avoid compromising the machine even worse. For that please continue our article, where we will disclose the best method to delete CoreTempApp.

What does CoreTempApp virus do

CoreTemp is an application that, according to the official site, ‘makes it easy for you to monitor the temperature of any modern x86 based processor. The program supports processors from all three major manufacturers; Intel, AMD and VIA’. Moreover, the CoreTempApp offers supporting plugins: Core Temp Monitor, Core Temp Gadget 2.8, Core Temp Remote Server, Core Temp MC, Core Temp Grapher Beta, Core Temp mIRC script, VCTemp (DISCLAIMER: VCTemp is a third party tool, and any questions, suggestions, bug reports and complaints should be directed to the developer.), which are no better than the problem causing software.

CoreTempApp fell under many people’s attention because of the signs and behavior it would demonstrate after getting into the computer. It would not only try to sneak in under the cover of other programs but once installed users would start seeing more than usual ads, experience excessive pop-ups, redirects to shady websites, services and etc., promotions would distort the view of favorite online pages, browser start running really slow and crash often, sometimes homepage would change and etc. All the signs that you would normally see in malware. These actions lead to placing CoreTempApp as an adware.

Although, after investigating further, the company was never denying the malicious behavior and actually reveal even a more dangerous part of having CoreTempApp adware – unmonitored third party communication with a user. While this is pretty often seen in most viruses for statistics to improve Online marketing, CoreTempApp gives the access for these corporations or anyone who pays well to malvertise and reach your personal information without your consent. Take a look at the CoreTempApp policy:

We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways in connection with activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, email address. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. The non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.

Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.

Even though the creators reveal their true side, stating that together with CoreTempApps program you are willing to risk your privacy and safety and are okay using such software that displays third-party content, yet almost none of us are reading any Eulas before installing an app. That is how coretempapp.exe virus ends up in our virtual machines regulating the content we see and pushing Annoying ads till we give up.

How does CoreTempApp virus infect computers

CoreTempApp adware has quite a few tricks upon its sleeve. First and most obvious distribution is self-advertising and official website that offers all the products for unsuspecting users. It seems like a legitimate program or browser plugin to monitor your processors’ temperature, especially for older computers. After believing the great lies of ALCPU (creators of CoreTempApp) users download the virus voluntarily and soon notice that the promised features of programs are not completely true, moreover, their system starts working slower, browser and Windows keep crashing and etc.

The other spreading method that earns more popularity for CoreTempApp is Bundling. This method is often used by PUPs, adware, browser hijackers and some other malware, because it not completely malicious, yet tricks tons of gullible and oblivious users. CoreTempApp is included in some other well-known apps’ setup wizards and will install by the default as an Additional application if the person will specifically choose not to install it by deselecting the box. So always be aware and not skip any steps of program installations.

How to get rid of CoreTempApp adware

CoreTempApp adware can compromise so many folders and files that the best way to delete it is with a sophisticated malware removal tool like Spyhunter and Malwarebytes. Anti-spyware software is great in case of CoreTempApp virus because it is an intrusive kind of virus that can affect not only your browser but the computer as well. It can take a while to find all the altered files on your own, furthermore, it can be installed under a different name, that is why automatic removal is the best solution for CoreTempApp virus.

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How to uninstall CoreTempApp manually

The simplest removal method that the CoreTempApp developers are offering themselves is to just go to your Control Panel and Uninstall the CoreTempApp from the Programs list. While this elimination technique works pretty well, you can’t be sure that the virus is completely gone, because most likely the modified registry keys and other more complex parts will still be left infected. For that, we advise to delete CoreTempApp as shown below from both Control Panel and the browser and then run a scan with an anti-malware tool.

How to remove CoreTemp using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like CoreTempApp virus install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.

• Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to CoreTemp . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make CoreTempApp virus easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes.
• In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection.

How to remove CoreTemp from macOS

Delete CoreTempApp virus from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the CoreTemp app.
5. Select it and right-click it (or hold the Ctrl and click the left mouse button).
6. In the dropdown, click Move to Bin/Trash. You might be asked to provide your login password.

TopRemove malicious extensions from Internet Explorer

• Press on the Gear icon→Manage Add-ons.
  
• Go through Toolbars and extensions. Remove everything related to CoreTempApp virus and items you do not know that are made not by Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Oracle or Adobe.
  
• Close the Options.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to CoreTemp, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Press on the Gear icon->Internet Options.
  
• Choose the Advanced tab and click on the Reset button.
  
• Select a “Delete personal settings” checkbox and click on the Reset button.
  
• Click on the Close button on the confirmation box, then close your browser.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving CoreTempApp virus from Chrome

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Google Chrome window. Select “Settings”.
  
• Click “Extensions” on the left menu bar.
• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to CoreTemp. Click on the trash bin icon next to CoreTempApp virus or other add-ons you want to remove.
  
• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.
  
• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.
  
• Restart Chrome.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to CoreTemp, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
  
• Scroll to the end of the page and click on the Reset settings button.
  
• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving CoreTempApp virus from Firefox

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla window and select the “Add-ons” icon (or press Ctrl+Shift+A on your keyboard).
  
• Go through Extensions and Addons list, remove everything CoreTemp related and items you do not recognise. If you do not know the extension and it is not made by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe then you probably do not need it.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to CoreTempApp virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla Firefox window. Click on the Help button.
  
• Choose Troubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

How to remove CoreTempApp virus from Microsoft Edge:Top

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Microsoft Edge window. Select “Extensions”.

• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to CoreTemp. Click on the "Remove" icon next to CoreTempApp virus or other add-ons you want to remove.

• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.

• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.

• Restart Microsoft Edge.

TopRemoving CoreTemp from Safari (Mac OS X)

• Click on the Safari menu.
• Choose Preferences.
  
• Click on the Extensions Tab.
• Click on the Uninstall button near the CoreTempApp virus. Remove all other unknown or suspicious entries too. If you are not sure whether you need the extension or not, you can simply uncheck the Enable check-box to disable the extension temporarily.
  
• Restart Safari.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to CoreTemp, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Reset Safari.
  
• Select which options you want to reset (usually all of them come preselected) and click on the Reset button.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.