How to remove SoftPlanet Software Assistant

SoftPlanet Software Assistant is a PUP that changes web browser settings and shows pop-up ads

SoftPlanet Software Assistant is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) developed by the SoftPlanet corporation. It means that it is not recommended to use. However, people quite frequently download it via the developer's website and other download websites.

Besides, many people have reported that it has entered their computers right after installing Avast! Free Antivirus and other AVSoftware from questionable download websites. On top of that, our research team has revealed that SoftPlanet Software Assistant is also commonly spread in one pack with freeware and is responsible for injecting other potentially unwanted programs like, for instance, Conduit, Amazon Toolbar, Pc Optimizer Pro, and many others.

Therefore, as soon as you install this PUP, you may find your web browser's settings corrupt. In other words, your default start page, search provider, net tab window may be replaced by some doubtful search provider, various toolbars may be installed without requiring your permission, and so on. Besides, you may start receiving catchy-looking ads on each website that you are visiting. So it is worth thinking about removing SoftPlanet Software Assistant.

In addition to that, this browser add-on is not recommended using if you want to prevent privacy-related issues. Once installed, it may activate tracking cookies and start collecting various information:

• user location data,
• email address,
• IP address and other data.

Therefore, if this PUP has landed on your PC by accident, you are strongly advised to launch [d2 or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes] and remove SoftPlanet Software Assistant with the whole bundle that it might have inserted in your PC's system.

Potentially unwanted programs easily enter computer along with other software

As we have already mentioned, this particular PUP can be downloaded on various freeware sharing websites, peer-to-peer sites, and other download websites. Besides, its developer (SoftPlanet) also has an official website and provides people with a long list of both well-known and doubtful programs.

Unfortunately, but it can not only be downloaded for a reason. It may also infiltrate your PC without requiring explicit authorization. That's because it spreads via software packages.

Therefore, whenever you decide to install freeware on your computer, take some precautionary measures because you may end up with a whole bouquet of potentially unwanted programs. That's why no matter whether what kind of program you decide to install, make sure that you select the Advanced or Custom installation option and carefully check if your selected freeware carries 'optional downloads' or not. If it does, deselect each of them and only finish to install it.

Instructions on how to remove SoftPlanet Software Assistant virus

This tool is legitimate free software, so you should quite easily remove SoftPlanet Software Assistant by yourself. You can use our tips at the bottom of the text.

However, don't forget that one of the factors why this tool has been categorized as a potentially unwanted program is the fact that it is basically used for spreading various toolbars, plug-ins, and ad-supported browser add-ons. Therefore, in order to get rid of SoftPlanet Software Assistant virus for good, you have to remove the entire bundle that it might have been carrying. The easiest and most reliable way to do so is to initiate a full system check with SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes.

Also, once you have removed all the threats, be sure to fix the system. You can easily do this with FortectIntego or a similar repair tool.