How to Remove Pirrit Suggestor

Pirrit Suggestor is unwanted software that often causes pop-up ads and redirects to unwanted sites. To completely remove this malicious software, follow these steps:

1. Uninstall Through Control Panel

  1. Open the Control Panel on your computer.
  2. Go to “Programs and Features” or “Uninstall a Program”.
  3. Look for Pirrit Suggestor or anything similar in the list.
  4. Select it and click “Uninstall”.

2. Remove Extensions from Browsers

After uninstalling the program, check your browsers for unwanted extensions:

Google Chrome

  1. Click the three dots in the upper right corner and select “More tools” > “Extensions”.
  2. Look for suspicious extensions related to Pirrit Suggestor and click “Remove”.

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the three horizontal lines in the upper right corner and choose “Add-ons”.
  2. Go to “Extensions”, find any unwanted add-ons, and click “Remove”.

Internet Explorer

  1. Click the gear icon in the upper right corner and choose “Manage Add-ons”.
  2. In “Toolbars and Extensions”, locate any suspicious items and disable them.

3. Use Antivirus Software for a System Scan

It’s recommended to perform a full system scan with trusted antivirus software such as Malwarebytes or HitmanPro. These tools will help detect and remove any remaining malicious components.

4. Reset the Hosts File

Malicious software may alter the hosts file, causing redirections to unwanted sites. To reset it:

  1. Open Notepad as an administrator.
  2. Go to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\ and open the hosts file.
  3. Remove any suspicious entries, keeping only 127.0.0.1 localhost.
  4. Save your changes.

5. Clean the Windows Registry

Be careful when working with the registry. Creating a backup before making changes is recommended:

  1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.
  2. In the Registry Editor, press Ctrl + F and type pirrit.
  3. Delete any entries related to Pirrit Suggestor.
  4. Press F3 to find the next matches and repeat the process.

6. Clear Browser Cache

After removing the malware, clear your browser cache to delete any residual data:

  1. Use a utility like CCleaner to automatically clear cache across browsers.
  2. Launch CCleaner, go to the “Cleaner” section, and click “Analyze”.
  3. Once the analysis is complete, click “Run Cleaner” to remove temporary files and cache.

7. Restart Your Computer

After completing all the steps above, restart your computer to apply the changes.