“Cup” Chrome Extension Removal Guide

What is “Cup” Extension?

“Cup” Extension is a browser hijacker and adware that cause redirection issue. It will attach itself to Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer. This software always appears in every page with browser extension. Whichever site you visit would be navigated and refreshed. “Cup” Extension makes changes to infected computer in order to make its job easier. It has been designed to promote the third party. When executed, it collects useful data about your browsing habits. So all the adverts are displayed on purpose. “Cup” Extension is given to offer services and products which seem to meet your demand. However, making money is the main target. You should not trust those pop-ups.

Visible features of having “Cup” Extension inside

• “Cup” Extension adware bombards computer with annoying pop-ups, banners and in-text links
• Sentences and words would be highlighted to catch your eyes
• Suspicious alerts are delivered to rip you off
• “Cup” Extension slows down the whole Internet speed
• Computer screen gets frozen all the time
• “Cup” Extension takes over your browsers
• Unknown programs have been installed to eat up system resources
• Everything is performing sluggishly
• Your personal information could be violated by the third party to generate revenue

“Cup” Extension Removal Process

Part 1. Manually Remove “Cup” Extension on Windows OS

Part 2. Manually Remove “Cup” Extension on Mac OS

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Part 1. Manually Remove “Cup” Extension on Windows OS

(Some of the steps will likely require you to exit the page. Bookmark it for later reference.)

Step 1 – Uninstall malicious programs from Control Panel.



• 1. Press “Windows key + R key” together to open Run window
• 2. Input “control panel” in Run window and hit Enter key to open Control Panel
• 3. Click Uninstall a program:
• 4. Right-click programs which may be related with “Cup” Extension and click Uninstall:

“Cup” Extension may re-install itself multiple times if you don’t delete its core files and related malware. To get rid of the virus permanently, we recommend downloading SpyHunter anti-malware to fully scan infected PC and find out all malicious programs:    ↓ Download SpyHunter Anti-Malware (Free Remover allows you, subject to a 48-hour waiting period, one remediation and removal for results found. Read itsEULA, Privacy Policy See more Free SpyHunter Remover details.)

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Step 2 – Remove malicious extensions from web browsers.

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Chrome



On Chrome: Launch up Google Chrome> click Chrome menu > click Tools> click Extension> select extensions which may be related with “Cup” Extension> click trash bin

Firefox



On Firefox: Open Firefox, navigate to browser menu in the top right > select Add-ons > select add-ons which may be related with “Cup” Extension> remove it with Disable or Remove button.

Internet Explorer



On IE: Open Internet Explorer >click Tools > click Manager Add-on Tools and Extensions> select extensions which may be related with “Cup” Extension > click Remove or Disable button.

Microsoft Edge

On Microsoft Edge: (Reset default homepage and search engine to remove “Cup” Extension associated hijacker)

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Reset Edge homepage: Click More (…) > click Settings > select A specific page or pages under “Open with” > select Custom to type your favorite website.

Reset Edge search engine: Click More (…) > click Settings > Click View advanced settings > Click <Add new> under “Search in the address bar with”> type your favorite search engine >click Add as default.

“Cup” Extension related extension or hijacker may re-install itself on your web browser multiple times if you don’t delete its core files and connected malware.  To eliminate “Cup” Extension permanently, we recommend downloading SpyHunter Anti-malware to scan for malicious files and malware:    ↓ Download SpyHunter Anti-Malware (Free Remover allows you, subject to a 48-hour waiting period, one remediation and removal for results found. Read itsEULA, Privacy Policy See more Free SpyHunter Remover details.)

 

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Step 3 Find and remove malicious registry entries of “Cup” Extension or malicious program.

Note – In case any suspicious files, unwanted program, unwanted browser extension, or unwanted search engine cannot be removed manually, it is often caused by malicious program, which may adds files to registry or make changes in registry . Therefore, to uninstall such stubborn items, you need to find and remove malicious files in the Registry Editor. Check the steps below:

1. Press “Windows key + R key” together to open Run window;

2. Input “regedit” in Run window and hit Enter key to open Registry;



3. Click Edit menu and select Find >> Type virus’s name into it and click Find Next >> Right click on the files and click Delete (Only If you can determine that they are related with malware):



If you cannot determine which registry files are malicious, do not take risk to delete any file, or your system may be damaged. To avoid the risk, we recommend downloading SpyHunter Anti-malware to scan infected PC and find out all malicious registry files:    ↓ Download SpyHunter Anti-Malware (Free Remover allows you, subject to a 48-hour waiting period, one remediation and removal for results found. Read itsEULA, Privacy Policy See more Free SpyHunter Remover details.)

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Step 4 – Disable Notifications of suspicious websites on Web Browsers.

If some unwanted pop-ups or ads still appear on web browser, please try to disable their Notifications on all web browsers:

Edge

On Microsoft Edge

• Launch Edge browser
• Click on menu button of Microsoft Edge
• Click Settings
• Click “View advanced settings”
• Click “Manage” under “Website permissions”
• Find the unwanted URL and click the X (Clear) button to remove the URL.

Chrome

On Google Chrome

• Click the three-dots Menu button on the right upper corner
• Click “Settings” >> Scroll down to the bottom and click “Advanced“
• Click on “Content settings” in the Privacy and Security section
• Click “Notifications“
• Find the unwanted URL >> Click the three dots next to the URL >> click “Block” or “Remove“

Firefox

On Firefox

• Launch Firefox
• Click the Menu button (three bars) on the right upper corner >> Select “Options“
• Click on “Privacy & Security” on the left hand side of the screen
• Scroll down to the “Permissions” >> Click the “Settings” button next to “Notifications”
• Find the unwanted URL >> Click the drop-down menu and select “Block“

IE'

On Internet Explorer

• Launch IE
• Click the Gear button on the right upper corner >> Select “Internet options”
• Click “Privacy” tab and click “Settings” under “Pop-up Blocker” section
• Find the unwanted URL and Click the “Remove” button

NOTE – If the instructions above do not work, please download SpyHunter Anti-malware to scan entire system.

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Step 5 (Optional) – Reset Web Browser Settings

Edge

On Microsoft Edge

• Click the three horizontal dots icon >> Select Settings.
• Click the “Choose what to clear” button
• Click Show more >> Select everything >> click the “Clear” button.

Chrome

On Google Chrome

• Click the Chrome menu icon >> Select Settings
• Scroll down to the bottom and click the Advanced
• Scroll down to the bottom >> Click the Reset button

Firefox

On Firefox

• Click the Firefox menu at the top right corner >> click Help
• Select Troubleshooting Information
• Click the “Refresh Firefox” button

IE

On Internet Explorer

Click on the gear icon >> Click “Internet Options”

Select the “Advanced” tab >> Click “Reset”button

NOTE – If the instructions above do not solve your problems, please download SpyHunter Anti-malware to scan entire system.

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Part 2. Manually Remove “Cup” Extension on Mac OS

(Some of the steps will likely require you to exit the page. Bookmark it for later reference.)

Step 1.Quick malicious process.

1. Click the Go button and select Utilities folder;
2. Locate the Activity Monitor icon on the screen and double-click on it
3. Under Activity Monitor, find a suspicious-looking process, select it and click Quit Process
4. A dialog should pop up, asking if you are sure you would like to quit the troublemaking process. Select the Force Quit option

“Cup” Extension may re-install itself multiple times if you don’t delete its core files and related malware. To get rid of the virus permanently, we recommend downloading SpyHunter Anti-malware for Mac to scan your Mac and find out process run by malicious apps: ↓ Download Spyhunter Antimalware For Mac (Free Remover allows you, subject to a 48-hour waiting period, one remediation and removal for results found. Read itsEULA, Privacy Policy See more Free SpyHunter Remover details.)

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Step 2.Uninstall malicious programs from Mac.



Open the Finder >> Go to the Applications folder >> Find out malicious apps and Click Move to Trash >> Enter your password if requested.

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Step 3. Delete malware-generated files in the following folders:

/Library/LaunchAgents folder;
Library/Application Support folder;
~/Library/LaunchAgents folder;
/Library/LaunchDaemons folder;

/Library/LaunchAgents

– In Finder, choose “Go” then click on “Go to Folder“:



– In the Go to Folder… bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents:



In the “LaunchAgents” folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Here are some examples of malicious files generated by malware:

“Cup” Extension, “com.”Cup” ExtensionDaemon”, “com.”Cup” Extension, “com.”Cup” Extension.plist”, “com.adobe.fpsaud.plist” “installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”, etc.



Library/Application Support

– In Finder, choose “Go” then click on “Go to Folder“:

– In the Go to Folder… bar, type: Library/Application Support:

In the “Application Support” folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Here are some examples of malicious files generated by malware:

“Cup” Extension, “com.”Cup” ExtensionDaemon”, “com.”Cup” Extension, “com.”Cup” Extension.plist”, “com.adobe.fpsaud.plist” “installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”, etc.

~/Library/LaunchAgents

– In Finder, choose “Go” then click on “Go to Folder“:

– In the Go to Folder… bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgentst:

In the “LaunchAgentst” folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Here are some examples of malicious files generated by malware:

“Cup” Extension, “com.”Cup” ExtensionDaemon”, “com.”Cup” Extension, “com.”Cup” Extension.plist”, “com.adobe.fpsaud.plist” “installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”, etc.

/Library/LaunchDaemons

– In Finder, choose “Go” then click on “Go to Folder“:

– In the Go to Folder… bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemon:

In the “LaunchDaemon” folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Here are some examples of malicious files generated by malware:

“Cup” Extension, “com.”Cup” ExtensionDaemon”, “com.”Cup” Extension, “com.”Cup” Extension.plist”, “com.adobe.fpsaud.plist” “installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”, etc

If you cannot determine which files are generated by malware, do not take risk to delete any file, or your system may be damaged. To avoid the risk, we recommend downloading SpyHunter Anti-malware for Mac to scan your Mac and  find out all malicious files: ↓ Download Spyhunter Antimalware For Mac (Free Remover allows you, subject to a 48-hour waiting period, one remediation and removal for results found. Read itsEULA, Privacy Policy See more Free SpyHunter Remover details.)

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Step 4. Delete malicious extensions From Safari / Chrome / Firefox.

Safari



Open Safari >> Click Safari menu button and choose Preferences >> Select the Extensions tab >> Select the suspicious extension and click Uninstall.

Firefox



Open Firefox >> Click the menu button >> select Add-ons >> Determine the suspicious or unwanted extension, click the Disable or Remove button.

Chrome



Run Chrome >> Click the three-dot menu button in the upper-right corner >> Select the More Tools >> Click Extensions >> Determine the suspicious or unwanted extension, click on the Trash icon >> Click Remove

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Step 5. Use SpyHunter Anti-malware for Mac to re-diagnose your Mac and see if it is 100% clean:

To make sure that your system is not infected at all, it’s better to run a scan with SpyHunter Anti-malware for Mac Antivirus and see if it will detect any remaining unwanted items:

↓ Download Spyhunter Antimalware For Mac

(Free Remover allows you, subject to a 48-hour waiting period, one remediation and removal for results found. Read itsEULA, Privacy Policy See more Free SpyHunter Remover details.)

– Once SpyHunter-Installer.dmg  is downloaded, double-click it to install:



– Once SpyHunter Anti-malware for Mac is installed and launched, please click “Start Scan Now” button:



– SpyHunter Anti-malware for Mac will scan your Mac for malware infections. Once the scan is completed, remove any found infections.

(SpyHunter free remover allows you, subject to a 48-hour waiting period, one remediation and removal for results found)



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