Remove Google Crash Handler PUP from PC For Good (Simple Guide)

About Google Crash Handler PUP

Google Crash Handler PUP is an questionable application which functions as an advertising platform which drive web traffic to its sponsors’ websites. It starts to hijack users’ web browser along with the installation of freeware which pack with PUP virus or Adware. Besides, when users open harmful attachments of spam email or access to risk porn websites, Google Crash Handler PUP can also take chance to inject its codes to users’ web browser.

If you are experiencing constant webpage redirecting from Google Crash Handler PUP, then infections such as adware, spyware, trojan and rogueware must have infected your system as well. Every time you use web browser like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge and IE, your normal operations will trigger the popup of Google Crash Handler PUP, for instance, when you click a link, or open a new web site, or do searching on Google, Google Crash Handler PUP may pop up as new tab to disturb you.

Google Crash Handler PUP ads cannot be stop though you are having your firewall or tools like adblock run. When you are led to its page, do not click any ad or link on it, because it may cause invasion of malware. If you do not get rid of Google Crash Handler PUP virus in time, you will have to sustain risks of financial loss and privacy leak cause by its associated infections. The worst situation is that, the spyware downloaded by Google Crash Handler PUP can use cookies to collect your private information and share with unknown third parties which may be cyber criminal. Then they can make use of your sensitive info to scam you and get you money. The longer it stays on your system, the more security problems may happen to you. Just take action to get rid of Google Crash Handler PUP right now.

Google Crash Handler PUP Removal Process

Part 1. Manually Remove Google Crash Handler PUP on Windows OS

Part 2. Manually Remove Google Crash Handler PUP on Mac OS

Part 1. Manually Remove Google Crash Handler PUP on Windows OS

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Step 1 – Uninstall malicious programs from Control Panel.

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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 Google Crash Handler PUP and click Uninstall:

If you cannot uninstall an unwanted or suspicious program from Control Panel, we recommend downloading SpyHunter anti-malware to see whether it will find related malware on your system:

↓ Download SpyHunter Anti-Malware

More information about SpyHunter, steps to uninstall, EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Free scanner checks if your computer is infected. To remove malware, you’ll need to purchase the full version of SpyHunter.

Step 2 – Remove malicious extensions from web browsers.

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Chrome

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On Chrome: Launch up Google Chrome> click Chrome menu > click Tools> click Extension> select extensions which may be related with Google Crash Handler PUP> click trash bin

Firefox

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On Firefox: Open Firefox, navigate to browser menu in the top right > select Add-ons > select add-ons which may be related with Google Crash Handler PUP> remove it with Disable or Remove button.

Internet Explorer

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On IE: Open Internet Explorer >click Tools > click Manager Add-on Tools and Extensions> select extensions which may be related with Google Crash Handler PUP > click Remove or Disable button.

Microsoft Edge

On Microsoft Edge: (Reset default homepage and search engine to remove Google Crash Handler PUP 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.

If you cannot delete an unwanted search engine or extension from web browser, we recommend downloading SpyHunter’s Malware Scanner to see whether it will find related Adware or Hijacker on your PC:

↓ Download SpyHunter Anti-Malware

Step 3 Find and remove malicious registry entries of Google Crash Handler PUP 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;

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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):

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If you cannot determine which registry files are malicious, do not take risk to delete any file, that may damage your system. To avoid the risk, we recommend downloading SpyHunter and see whether it will find malicious registry files for you:

↓ Download SpyHunter Anti-Malware

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.

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.

Part 2. Manually Remove Google Crash Handler PUP on Mac OS

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Step 1.Quick malicious process.

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

If you cannot determine which process is malicious, we recommend downloading Combo Cleaner and see whether it will find malicious apps for you:

↓ Download Combo Cleaner Antivirus For Mac

More information about Combo Cleaner, steps to uninstall, EULA, and Privacy Policy. Free scanner checks if your computer is infected. To remove malware, you’ll need to purchase the full version of Combo Cleaner.

Step 2.Uninstall malicious programs from Mac.

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

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“:

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

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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:

Google Crash Handler PUP, “com.Google Crash Handler PUPDaemon”, “com.Google Crash Handler PUP, “com.Google Crash Handler PUP.plist”, “com.adobe.fpsaud.plist” “installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”, etc.

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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:

~/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:

/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:

If you cannot determine which files are generated by malware, do not take risk to delete any file, that may damage your system. To avoid the risk, we recommend downloading Combo Cleaner and see whether it will find malicious files for you:

↓ Download Combo Cleaner Antivirus For Mac

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

Safari

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

Firefox

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

Chrome

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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

Step 5. Use Combo Cleaner 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 Combo Cleaner Antivirus and see if it will detect any remaining unwanted items:

↓ Download Combo Cleaner Antivirus For Mac

– Once combocleaner.dmg installer is downloaded, double-click it to install;

– Then launch Combo Cleaner and click “Start Combo Scan” button;

– Combo Cleaner will scan your Mac for malware infections. Once the scan is completed, remove any found infections.

Google Crash Handler PUP removal on mac