Remove update-player.net - Here's how
If the start page of your browser has changed to update-player.net, you have caught adware, which you should remove quickly. In our step-by-step instructions and in the practical tips video, we show you how to do this.
Remove Update-player.net from the system
The adware probably made it into your system unnoticed when you installed a program. Among other things, this causes annoying pop-ups and dangerous website redirects. Even if it is not a dangerous virus, you should get rid of the software quickly:
- Remove programs: Open the Control Panel and sort the list of installed programs by the installation date. Then remove all unknown new entries. You can find detailed instructions in this practical tip.
- AdwCleaner: This tool does not require installation and searches for the remains of the adware in your browser and in your system.
- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware: Since there may be other malware in your system, we advise you to check it with this free virus scanner.
Remove Update-player.net also from the browser
Since the unwanted software also changed some settings in your browsers, you have to reset them completely. To do this, follow the instructions for:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Internet Explorer
For your security: Read also how to check individual files online for viruses.