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How to Remove Linkey From Your PC

Linkey is not flagged as a virus, but antimalware software has picked up the extension due to its malicious attributes. It has been reported that Linkey might install rootkits onto your device, hijack your browser, and meddle with user interface/experience. Instead of terming Linkey a virus, the software industry calls it a potentially unwanted program, otherwise dubbed PUP.

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How to Remove Linkey From Your PC

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  1. HOW TO REMOVE LINKEY FROM YOUR PC By Error Tools

  2. WHAT IS LINKEY? Linkey, commonly distributed through other free downloaded software, is a program that hijacks your browser after being installed. After installation, you’ll find an added extension, a modified browser homepage (usually leading to linkeyproject.com/app/) and your default search engine changed to search.yahoo.com.

  3. WHAT IS LINKEY? Linkey is not flagged as a virus, but antimalware software has picked up the extension due to its malicious attributes. It has been reported that Linkey might install rootkits onto your device, hijack your browser, and meddle with user interface/experience. Instead of terming Linkey a virus, the software industry calls it a potentially unwanted program, otherwise dubbed PUP.

  4. WHAT IS LINKEY? If you’re accustomed to downloading freeware (such as those programs that allow you to download free videos, record etc), anything that offers a bundled package, you might encounter Linkey as an addition to the bunch. In most cases, you’ll have no idea where Linkey came from, but only notice changes on your computer, especially when browsing.

  5. LINKEY ALIASES OR ALTERNATIVE NAMES Some antimalware programs have detected different names or aliases under which Linkey operates when installed on your personal computer. • Adware.Win32.SearchSuite.BQ • Win32.Application.AztecSystemK • PUP.Optional.Linkey.A • Win32.Application.AztecSystemK.A

  6. HOW TO MANUALLY REMOVE LINKEY To remove Linkey manually, follow the steps below: • Using the search option on Windows, type “Control Panel”. • After the menu box pops up, select the “Programs” option. • Select the “Programs and features” option. • A list of all the programs installed on your computer will appear. • Search for Linkey or any of its alias. • Uninstall the program.

  7. HOW TO MANUALLY REMOVE LINKEY Manually removing Linkey PUP does not necessary remove all its contents or files from your computer system. Hence, we recommend using an antimalware software that’ll be able to search deep into your computer system and get rid of Linkey completely. You can choose your antimalware of choice, or use Safebytes Antimalware which is highlight recommended

  8. HOW TO REMOVE LINKEY PUP (VIDEO) If you’re not able to see the video below or on the succeeding slide, click here. https://youtu.be/u3dBMtZKmaM

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