Remove SupTab (Removal Guide)

SupTab – a third-party app that includes rogue extensions into web browser apps without the user's consent

SupTab PUP

SupTab (MiuiTab) is a questionable program that can distract the user from computing work by loading intrusive ads and provoking redirects. When received from a bundle, the adware initiates multiple changes on web browsers. It can modify the homepage, new tab URL zone, and inject suspicious add-ons to the browser settings. These extensions are responsible for the advertising and redirecting that you are likely to receive while infected with this PUP.^[1] SupTab virus can drop inconvenient deals and offers that will be expected to be clicked and generate income. In addition, the adware virus includes the HpUI.exe process in the Windows Task Manager that is the main task for launching the bogus app. The executable should be properly disabled and eliminated while completing the SupTab removal process.

Name	SupTab (MiuiTab)
Type	Ad-supported application/PUP
Related file	Once the adware appears on the computer system, it installs the HpUI.exe process in the Windows Task Manager. This executable allows executing and running the third-party app
Appearance	Software bundles are the most popular way how the ad-supported application ends up on the targeted computer system. The program can abuse weak downloading settings such as the Recommended ones. Also, the app can infiltrate the machine through third-party downloading sources such as cnet.com, download.com, softonic.com, and soft32.com
Changes	When the potentially unwanted program places itself on your web browser, you are likely to expect changes on your browser's homepage and new tab URL zone
Elimination	You can get rid of the adware program by launching an antivirus program or by using the manual step-by-step instructions that have been included in this article
Fix tool	If you have discovered any compromised areas on your computer, you can try restoring them with the help of software such as Fortect Intego

SupTab is an unreliable application that comes bundled with freeware or shareware,^[2] otherwise, it would not reach its targets as almost no one would want to download this type of program intentionally after learning what it does. Additionally, the PUP is known to be spread by a browser hijacker named Awesomehp.com. If you receive this third-party product, note that your web browsers, Windows Task Manager, and Windows Registry^[3] are likely to be filled with questionable content.

One of the most annoying activities that are promoted by SupTab is advertising. this type of task interrupts browsing sessions and loads the user with irrelevant offers and deals that the person is encouraged to check out. However, some of these ads might sponsor completely useless products and services for an inadequate price. The adware might advertise rogue security software and other fake protection services.

SupTab adware

What is more, SupTab can load you with unexpected scams, scareware, and surveys. If you are prompted to enter some personal details about yourself or any credential information, do not do that as some hacker might be able to easily access the sensitive data, steal your identity, or wipe out money from your banking account. Better click the “x” button for every advertisement that appears from this app.

Redirecting is another problem related to SupTab. This PUP can throw you to sponsored domains that are filled with additional attractive-looking offers but do not hold any true value. If you ever land on such a location, you should be careful with content that is placed there as you might have landed on a potentially malicious website. If this is the case, you can experience a secret malware installation.

We have made a thorough investigation of SupTab and discovered that this ad-supported application can redirect the user to a wide range of third-party domains. Some of the websites include the following ones:

mysites123.com;
mylucky123.com;
nuesearch.com;
yoursearching.com;
yoursites123.com;
omniboxes.com;
istartpageing.com.

Continuously, SupTab might fill your web browsers with cookies, beacons, or pixels. These products aim to track the user's browsing history and record information that is related to the user's online sessions. The adware developers might target details such as commonly visited websites and networks, hyperlinks, advertisements, and other locations that you have entered, your IP address, geolocation, browser type, etc.

This type of information is mostly used in advertising campaigns so that the developers can target a wide range of users by finding out their preferred deals. However, these types of offers might also be misleading and seek to pull out money from the person's pocket. Furthermore, SupTab developers might share the collected browsing information with other third-parties for receiving even more monetary income.

SupTab virus

SupTab malware is a name attached to this adware due to all the suspicious activities that are promoted by the app. All of the advertising and redirecting tasks combined together create a bit of a heavy load for a weaker computer processor to carry. As a result, you might discover that the power of your CPU is constantly rising and that some of your software and the system has become more sluggish than ever before.

If you have been recently facing such a problem, you should remove SupTab from your Windows or macOS computer system with the help of antimalware products or manual instructions (we have provided some guiding steps at the end of our article). Also, if the adware has brought other suspicious software and products that might have compromised some areas in your system, try fixing them with a tool such as Fortect Intego.

Note that SupTab might also appear on your web browser if you are currently visiting an unsafe website. If the lack of protection is the reason why you have been dealing with ads from this app lately, you should get a reliable antimalware tool that will prevent you from visiting unsecured pages. Also, install an adblocker such as Adblock Plus that will stop the incoming notifications during browsing sessions.

The infiltration process of adware programs

Users often install these types of potentially unwanted programs without even knowing about them. In fact, there are tens of many freeware, shareware and other third-party programs that are used to spread adware apps. These questionable products can come from secondary downloading networks such as download.com, cnet.com, softonic.com, and soft32.com. Free programs are filled with questionable extensions for a very simple reason – monetization.

However, you can do something for preventing their infiltration. The first thing that you should take in your own hands when installing doubtful programs is reading the terms of the agreement. By doing so, you will have a better understanding of what program you are installing and what comes attached to it. In addition, select the advanced installation method and follow the entire process, step by step. During this stage, unmark all unwanted accessories.

According to experts from Virusai.lt,^[4] it is strongly advisable to employ an antivirus program that includes as many protective features as possible. The tool will scan your entire system once in a while and announce to you the security state of your computer. Also, it will likely warn you when you are trying to enter a potentially malicious website.

SupTab elimination guidelines for all users

In order to prevent redirects, annoying pop-up ads and slowdowns on each of your browsers, you should remove SupTab adware from your system. For that, you can employ automatical software and run the entire scanning and eliminating process with the tool or you can continue with manual guidelines that are appended to the end of this article.

SupTab removal requires eliminating all additional components that were added during the adware infiltration process. Regarding this purpose, you should rather rely on automatical products that are capable of gathering all the suspicious products. However, if you choose to get rid of the adware yourself, do not forget to clean and refresh web browser applications such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and Safari.

Uninstall from Windows

Uninstall from Windows 10/8:

Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:

Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.

Remove the unwanted program:

In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.

Delete from macOS

Remove the unwanted application:

From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).

Delete leftover files and folders:

Select Go > Go to Folder.
Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.
Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.

Reset Internet Explorer

Remove dangerous add-ons:

Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
Pick Manage Add-ons.
You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.

Change your homepage if it was altered:

Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
Select Internet Options.
In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
Click Apply and then select OK.

Delete temporary files:

Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
Under Browsing history, click Delete...
Select relevant fields and press Delete.

Reset Internet Explorer:

Click on Gear icon > Internet options and select Advanced tab.
Select Reset.
In the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset.

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:

Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
Click Remove.

Clear cookies and other browser data:

Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.

Restore new tab and homepage settings:

Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
Then find On startup section.
Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
Select Details tab.
Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and site data:

Click on Menu and go to Settings.
Select Privacy, search and services.
Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
Under Time range, pick All time.
Select Clear now.

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

Click on Menu and select Settings.
On the left side, pick Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values.
Confirm with Reset.
This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Remove dangerous extensions:

Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
Select Add-ons.
In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.

Reset the homepage:

Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
Choose Settings.
Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.

Clear cookies and site data:

Click Menu and pick Settings.
Go to Privacy & Security section.
Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
Click on Clear Data...
Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.

Reset Mozilla Firefox

If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:

Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.
Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.

Remove from Google Chrome

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

Click on Menu and pick Settings.
Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
Click Clear data.

Change your homepage:

Click menu and choose Settings.
Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.

Reset Google Chrome:

If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:

Click on Menu and select Settings.
In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
Confirm with Reset settings.

Delete from Safari

Remove dangerous extensions:

Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.

Clear history and website data:

Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.

Reset Safari:

Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.

How to remove SupTab

SupTab – a third-party app that includes rogue extensions into web browser apps without the user's consent

The infiltration process of adware programs