DeskCut - How to remove

DeskCut is officially listed as an adware. This means that once installed it will display various advertisements on all of your web browsers. It is not very dangerous as long as you don’t click on any of those advertisements displayed by DeskCut. However, that can be a difficult thing to do because ads displayed by DeskCut usually cover almost all space on your screen, so you can do it simply accidentally. That’s why you should remove this malware from your computer right now if you don’t want to face some severe cyber security damage.

If you have recently discovered that your computer is infected with DeskCut but you don’t know how to get rid of it, you have come to the right place. In this article we will provide you with detailed instructions how to remove DeskCut either manually or automatically, so it’s completely up to you which method to choose.

In case you have no previous experience in removing viruses like DeskCut, we recommend you to do that automatically. It’s much easier and less time consuming. Simply download reliable anti-malware application, such as Spyhunter or StopZilla and scan your computer with it. It will automatically detect and eliminate the threat just in a few moments. If your computer is infected with some other similar viruses it will detect and remove them as well. You can use other anti-malware soft are of your choice too.

However, if for some reasons you don’t want to download any additional anti-malware software, you can perform this removal manually. This process requires some specific knowledge, thus we have developed a step-by-step DeskCut manual removal guide to assist you – scroll down below this article and check it out. If you manage to complete all steps correctly, you will be able to eliminate DeskCut manually by yourself.

If you have faced some difficulties during the removal of this virus, feel free to ask us for help in the comments section below. To learn more about specific features of DeskCut please continue reading this article.

About DeskCut adware

It works as browser add-on that can be added to all most common web browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer or even Safari.

Once inside DeskCut will flood all those browsers with annoying web advertisements in all kinds of forms, such as pop-up, pop-under, in-text, contextual or banner advertisements.

Those advertisements are not only annoying, but malicious as well, so if you click on one of them, you will be immediately redirected to other websites that might be owned by various cyber criminals, such as hackers or scammers. This way your computer can get infected with other viruses or if you attempt to purchase something there you can even get scammed and lose your hard earned money this way.

Another unwanted attribute of DeskCut is data collection. Once installed it will collect various information about your browsing habits, such as browsing history, search queries, most visited sites or even your IP and email addresses. They adjust those advertisements according to collected data and make them even more relevant and attractive to you this way, so chances that you will click on one of them rise. And that’s the main goal of DeskCut because they get paid for every click you make.

Distribution Methods of DeskCut adware

DeskCut is traveling the same way as most other adware – bundled with various freeware that can be downloaded from unreliable websites. It will get installed alongside without you even being warned about it, so be extremely attentive every time you install some freeware if you don’t want to install additional malicious software.

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How to remove DeskCut using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like DeskCut 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 DeskCut . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make DeskCut 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 DeskCut from macOS

Delete DeskCut from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the DeskCut 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 DeskCut 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 DeskCut, 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 DeskCut 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 DeskCut. Click on the trash bin icon next to DeskCut 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 DeskCut, 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 DeskCut 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 DeskCut 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 DeskCut, 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 DeskCut 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 DeskCut. Click on the "Remove" icon next to DeskCut 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 DeskCut from Safari (Mac OS X)

• Click on the Safari menu.
• Choose Preferences.
  
• Click on the Extensions Tab.
• Click on the Uninstall button near the DeskCut. 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 DeskCut, 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.

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