"Your Computer is Being Tracked" popup - How to remove

“Notice: Your computer is Being Tracked!” Such a benevolent concern is another conspiracy against Internet users. It is caused by an adware program, nesting in users’ computer systems, and can inject malevolent codes into browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer or Safari. A lot of users have been complaining about this nasty message that is not only annoying but it can also redirect users to suspicious websites, promote questionable software and lead to a bunch of security related issues.

It is highly recommended to remove “Your Computer is Being Tracked” popup if you have noticed it popping up on your screen. The easiest way to do that is by running a full system scan with a reputable anti-malware program, such as SpyHunter or StopZilla. We have also provided a tutorial below this article showing how to remove it manually, in case you don’t want to get any additional removal tools. However, you should bear in mind that a good anti-malware program can prevent similar issues in future, so you should really consider getting one.

“Your Computer is Being Tracked” popup

“Your Computer is Being Tracked” popup is a virtual scam constructed to evince fallacious records. It is caused by an adware program that empowers pop-ups to be showcased to users anytime they start browsing the Internet. “Your Computer is Being Tracked” popup is going to open itself up automatically in a new tab and inform you that your confidential information is being tracked. It will most likely try to promote an unreliable piece of software to allegedly secure your data or even redirect to potentially dangerous website.

When users navigate through other websites, this adware will redirect them to undependable domains. These sites will most likely be organized by third-party programmers and addressed for users to fall for a certain scam. Fake security alerts, ads containing updates for your media players and other software will look like excellently wrapped gifts that actually are pieces of coal for your safety and privacy. Interaction with websites or promotions can lead to additional malware installations into your computer, especially if you do not posses a powerful antivirus application. For every visit, creators of this “Your Computer is Being Tracked” adware gain a pay-per-click revenue. This potentially unwanted program (PUP) can also track and collect your personal data and store it into their databases. Consequences of your confidential information leaking to third-party sources can be major.

Distribution Methods of “Your Computer is Being Tracked” popup

The adware that distributes “Your Computer is Being Tracked” popup uses the same methods to enter computers as most of the adware. It can be installed alongside another software. Majority of users perform basic/default installations to this day. It is pre-assumed that there is no argument to waste time performing advanced/custom setups. We are here to contradict the notion that there are no advantages to being attentive and responsible during installations. On the contrary, users who follow our advise are bound to have a more safe browsing experience. Advanced installation prevents subsidiary components from entering your system that might have been intertwined with a piece of software. Also, people should download free programs from legitimate sites and read EULA (End User License Agreement).

If your computer has already been affected and you are constantly interfered by “Your Computer is Being Tracked” popup, you have to clean it as soon as possible. Use an anti-malware tool to eliminate this junk quickly and easily. Spyhunter or Malwarebytes are created for this exact reason. You can also perform manual removal by following our guidance. Don’t forget to reset the settings of all browsers that were affected.

Manual removal of "Your Computer is Being Tracked" popup

How to remove "Your Computer is Being Tracked" popup using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like "Your Computer is Being Tracked" popup 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 "Your Computer is Being Tracked" popup . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make "Your Computer is Being Tracked" popup 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 "Your Computer is Being Tracked" popup from macOS

Delete "Your Computer is Being Tracked" popup from your applications.

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

• Click on the Safari menu.
• Choose Preferences.
  
• Click on the Extensions Tab.
• Click on the Uninstall button near the "Your Computer is Being Tracked" popup. 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 "Your Computer is Being Tracked" popup, 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.