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Adware:Win32/Pirrit
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Microsoft security software detects and removes this unwanted software.
This program shows you ads as you browse the web.
It can be downloaded from the program's website or bundled with some third-party software installation programs.
Find out more about how and why we identify unwanted software.
This program poses a high threat to your PC.
This program does not create an uninstall entry. You can use the following free tools to detect and remove this program and other unwanted software from your PC:
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find hidden threats.
Remove browser add-ons
You might need to remove add-ons from your browser:
- Manage add-ons in Internet Explorer
- Disable or remove Add-ons in Firefox
- Uninstall extensions in Chrome
Get more help
You can also visit our advanced troubleshooting page or search the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
If you’re using Windows XP, see our Windows XP end of support page.
