PepperZip - How to remove

PepperZip is an program that is supposed to help users unpack and compress archive files. However, it was noticed that it downlaods a Trojan which can harm your computer system. What is more, the program uses unfair methods to infiltrate into computer, and that is another reason to classify it as a potentially unwanted program. PepperZip is advertised at pepperware.net, but often comes bundled to other free applications. To remove PepperZip, you should scan your system with a reputable antispyware program, for example, Spyhunter or Malwarebytes.

About PepperZip

If you try opening any file using PepperZip, you will find out that it’s a paid program. It will require you to pay $14 to get unlimited version. Since the program is usually installed to computers without users’ permission and later asks for payment, it falls into a category of potentially unwanted programs.

As already mentioned, PepperZip is also related to some Trojan horses that may cause privacy related issues. In addition, it may record non-personally identifiable information, which can be a sign that it is an advertising-supported application. This is another reason to remove PepperZip as soon as possible. Scanning with a reputable antipsyware program is also crucial to ensure you don’t leave any Trojans or other infections that could have infiltrated as a consequence of PepperZip.

Distribution Methods of PepperZip

PepperZip usually comes bundled to freeware from the Internet. It is very important to avoid this kind of infiltrations, if you don’t want to face any privacy or security related issues. Make sure you always choose Custom or Advanced installation and follow the installation steps attentively. Avoid adding any programs that come preselected to be downloaded by default. Reading Terms and Agreements of all new downloads is very important too.

If your computer has already been infected, remove PepperZip as soon as possible. Follow the tutorial provided below for step-by-step explanation how to do it.

How to remove PepperZip

How to remove PepperZip using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like PepperZip install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.

• Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to PepperZip . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make PepperZip easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes.
• In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection.

TopRemove malicious extensions from Internet Explorer

• Press on the Gear icon→Manage Add-ons.
  
• Go through Toolbars and extensions. Remove everything related to PepperZip and items you do not know that are made not by Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Oracle or Adobe.
  
• Close the Options.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to PepperZip, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Press on the Gear icon->Internet Options.
  
• Choose the Advanced tab and click on the Reset button.
  
• Select a “Delete personal settings” checkbox and click on the Reset button.
  
• Click on the Close button on the confirmation box, then close your browser.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving PepperZip from Chrome

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Google Chrome window. Select “Settings”.
  
• Click “Extensions” on the left menu bar.
• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to PepperZip. Click on the trash bin icon next to PepperZip or other add-ons you want to remove.
  
• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.
  
• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.
  
• Restart Chrome.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to PepperZip, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
  
• Scroll to the end of the page and click on the Reset settings button.
  
• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving PepperZip from Firefox

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla window and select the “Add-ons” icon (or press Ctrl+Shift+A on your keyboard).
  
• Go through Extensions and Addons list, remove everything PepperZip related and items you do not recognise. If you do not know the extension and it is not made by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe then you probably do not need it.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to PepperZip, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla Firefox window. Click on the Help button.
  
• Choose Troubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

Automatic Malware removal tools

Manual removal