LookThisUp Removal Guide

LookThisUp is nothing like what the slogans on the official website state. You are promised a free useful tool that will enhance your web browsing experience. It might sound like a tempting offer but you should not get fooled by the misleading marketing strategies. In reality, LookThisUp is nothing more than your average adware application that should be removed immediately like any of its counterparts. The program that should enhance your browsing experience will do exactly the opposite. You will have to fight your way through adverts and pop-ups displayed by LookThisUp. You should also know that annoyance and frustration caused by LookThisUp might not be all. This adware is capable of exposing your system to other malicious applications. There is no rational reason to keep LookThisUp on our PC; thus, it is not surprising that removal is not advised but actually is mandatory. Delete LookThisUp with the help of our detailed removal guide that we provide below.

It is possible to download LookThisUp from the official website, but the research has revealed that LookThisUp is often bundled. The most common installer to host this infection is known as InstallX. This installer and a lot of other similar setup files are most often obtained from suspicious websites that often are associated with online piracy. Avoid such websites at any cost as they are a risk that you should not take. Furthermore, it is firmly advised to install a professional malware detection and removal tool. Such tool will provide real-time security as well as it will ease up the removal processes. If you practice safe browsing habits along with a trustworthy antimalware tool you will certainly not have to worry about removal processes at all.

LookThisUp will start a system process called lookthisup.exe after it successfully enters your operating system. This system process will be responsible for the adverts and annoying pop-ups within your browser. Adverts will be displayed at random times on random websites whether you like it or not. However, that is not the main reason LookThisUp should be deleted.

It was noticed that LookThisUp might display adverts that contain redirect links. Thus, it is plausible that you could land on a fake web store that was crafted by cyber criminals in order to steal your sensitive data. Do not click on any adverts powered by LookThisUp. Remove this malicious application immediately because the only thing that LookThisUp is capable of is putting your system in danger.

Fortunately, manual removal of LookThisUp is rather simple, if you have the basic knowledge of computers. However, we always recommend scanning your system with a professional antimalware tool. Such tool will ensure that the infection was removed entirely and will continue to protect your operating system in the future.

Remove LookThisUp from your PC

Remove LookThisUp from Windows 7 and Windows Vista

1. Tap the Windows+R keys on your keyboard.
2. Type Control Panel into the text box.
3. Click OK.
4. Select Uninstall a program.
5. To remove the infection double-click LookThisUp.

Remove LookThisUp from Windows 8

1. Move the mouse cursor to the bottom right corner of the screen.
2. Now in the Charm bar select Settings.
3. Then click Control Panel and select Uninstall a program.
4. Now select LookThisUp and click Uninstall.

Remove LookThisUp from Windows XP

1. Tap the Windows button.
2. Now select Control Panel.
3. Click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Now select and click Remove LookThisUp.