“Update Windows 8 Drivers” popup - How to remove

Have you received “Update Windows 8 Drivers” popup while browsing on the Internet telling you to update your Windows 8 drivers? Beware that this message is fake. It is actually a consequence of a browser extension, for example, LinkSide, SavingsBull, etc., that could have been added to your system when you were downloading some freeware from the Internet. Do not click on “Update Windows 8 Drivers” popup under any circumstance and make sure you remove the browser extension that causes it. The easiest way to do it is running a full system scan using a reputable antispyware program, like , or .

About “Update Windows 8 Drivers” popup

“Update Windows 8 Drivers” popup can appear on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome browsers. It looks like a regular update message and for this reason many users take it for granted. Here is what the message says:

Update Windows 8 Drivers
PC Driver Kit analyzes your computer for all out of date drivers
Avoid Vulnerabilities
Reduce crashes and ensure optimal browsing experience
Automatically Updates

Unfortunately, if you click on this popup, you will allow another potentially unwanted program to be added to your computer. This is how adware, browser plugins, etc. are being distributed. For this reason, you should stay away from “Update Windows 8 Drivers” popup and never click on it. Beware that in some cases, this fake update message can suggest you upgrading other programs, like Java, Flash Player and so on. Be very careful with such messages. You should always get updates for your programs from official sources and avoid clicking on random notifications, as they may be fake.

Distribution Methods of “Update Windows 8 Drivers” popup

The adware that generates “Update Windows 8 Drivers” popup comes bundled to various freeware. You can install it to your computer when you least expect that, when you are downloading free PDF creators, music or video players, etc. Whenever you are installing any new programs, do not skip any installation steps without carefully reading what they say. If you notice any already selected check boxes, remove the check marks from the ones indicating about additional programs or other unclear changes.

Follow the tutorial below to remove “Update Windows 8 Drivers” popup from your computer. You will have to remove all potentially unwanted programs that can be related to this fake update. It is not always easy to detect them manually. For this reason it is strongly recommended to use a reputable antipsyware program for this purpose.

Removal Instructions of “Update Windows 8 Drivers” popup

How to remove “Update Windows 8 Drives” popup using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like “Update Windows 8 Drivers” popup 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 “Update Windows 8 Drives” popup . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make “Update Windows 8 Drivers” popup 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.

How to remove “Update Windows 8 Drives” popup from macOS

Delete “Update Windows 8 Drivers” popup from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the “Update Windows 8 Drives” popup app.
5. Select it and right-click it (or hold the Ctrl and click the left mouse button).
6. In the dropdown, click Move to Bin/Trash. You might be asked to provide your login password.

TopRemove malicious extensions from Internet Explorer

• Press on the Gear icon→Manage Add-ons.
  
• Go through Toolbars and extensions. Remove everything related to “Update Windows 8 Drivers” popup 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 “Update Windows 8 Drives” popup, 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 “Update Windows 8 Drivers” popup 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 “Update Windows 8 Drives” popup. Click on the trash bin icon next to “Update Windows 8 Drivers” popup 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 “Update Windows 8 Drives” popup, 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 “Update Windows 8 Drivers” popup 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 “Update Windows 8 Drives” popup 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 “Update Windows 8 Drivers” popup, 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.

How to remove “Update Windows 8 Drivers” popup from Microsoft Edge:Top

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Microsoft Edge window. Select “Extensions”.

• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to “Update Windows 8 Drives” popup. Click on the "Remove" icon next to “Update Windows 8 Drivers” popup 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 Microsoft Edge.

TopRemoving “Update Windows 8 Drives” popup from Safari (Mac OS X)

• Click on the Safari menu.
• Choose Preferences.
  
• Click on the Extensions Tab.
• Click on the Uninstall button near the “Update Windows 8 Drivers” popup. Remove all other unknown or suspicious entries too. If you are not sure whether you need the extension or not, you can simply uncheck the Enable check-box to disable the extension temporarily.
  
• Restart Safari.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to “Update Windows 8 Drives” popup, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Reset Safari.
  
• Select which options you want to reset (usually all of them come preselected) and click on the Reset button.
  

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