How to Remove Supporter (Virus Removal Guide

Supporter  is a potentially unwantedprogram (PUP) and malware found in the adware and spyware categories of computer infections that has close associations with dangerous third-party malware. If Supporter 1.80 or other software is installed to your computer, you are at a very high risk of a severe computer infection.

 

Supporter by Costmin is essentially an advertisement serving platform and program used to severe targeted advertisements and provide support and updates for associated applications. Supporter 1.80 and similar titles primarily bundle with third-party programs and will download  alongside the CostMin adware program.

 

Supporter malware is used to collect user information in order to generate pop-up advertisements on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, and even on Windows Desktop while a user is offline. Advertisements displayed by this program may appear to be delivered from third-party applications such as RightCoupon and others.

 

Supporter malware utilizes browser helper objects (BHOs), add-ons, and extensions in order to affect popular internet browsers. These items usually have permission to access your data on all websites, access your tabs and browsing activity, and manage your apps, extensions, and themes. This information may be used to provide targeted advertisements; However, the program may also submit collected data to third-party contractors, including malicious mailing and marketing lists.

Aside from unwanted pop-up advertisements, more mild symptoms include browser redirects and start-ups to suspicious search engine websites such as V9.com.

Supporter 1.80 and other titles are very dangerous. If this program is installed onto your computer, you are likely infected with a variety of threatening parasites including trojan horses.

Use the instructions below to remove Supporter add-ons and extensions from Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer.

 

Google Chrome

1. Click on the Customize icon (wrench or 3 bar icon) next to the address bar and navigate to Tools > Extensions.

2. Search for the Supporter extension and remove it by clicking the trashcan icon next to it.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Type Ctrl+Shift+A.

2. On the Extensions and Plugin search for the Supporter add-on and remove it.

Microsoft Internet Explorer

1. Click Tools and select Manage add-ons.

2. On the Toolbars and Extensions tab search for the Supporter add-on and remove it if located.