MyPoints Score Removal Guide

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MyPoints Score is not the kind of infection that will immediately put you at risk; however, it is a potentially dangerous tool that we advise removing from your operating system without further delay. We classify this program as an advertising-supported program (adware), and its main function is to show ads, some of which might be completely unreliable. According to our research, this adware connects to remote adware servers, including fls.doubleclick.net, ad.zanox.com, and tc.tradetracker.net, that might host ads of various parties. Unfortunately, cyber criminals often use vulnerable servers to expose users to misleading, corrupted advertisements. If you interact with these kinds of ads, you might have to solve different security issues, or you might have to remove other suspicious, dangerous programs. Continue reading, and you will learn how to delete MyPoints Score and how to deal with the security problems that might arise.

The first question you need to ask yourself is where did MyPoints Score come from? Although the services associated with this strange adware are introduced at mypoints.com, we know for a fact that an installer for this program is not offered on this site. What does that mean? This means that this adware is spread in some suspicious manner. Our researchers claim that this program could be spread by third-party installers, and we cannot guarantee that they will bundle this program along with authentic, harmless software. In fact, it is possible that malware will be offered instead, which is one of the reasons why we do not advise trusting third-party software bundled. If it is possible, always download software from original, reputable sources. Another important thing is to check legal information. Mypoints.com/emp/u/privacy.vm statement reveals that you could be exposed to surveys, sweepstakes, and contests. Considering that this adware promises to show shopping deals, it is suspicious that it also uses tools that are basically created to collect personal information. Do you already understand why this adware requires removal?

Although MyPoints Score can show ads on Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox browsers, this adware is introduced in completely different ways on both of these browsers. This program is installed as an extension onto IE and is controlled via the ScriptHost64.dll file while the Firefox extension is controlled using a background process. It was found that this program is installed under C:\Program Files, and you will find a folder with the name of the ad-supported program itself. Do not rush to delete these files because there is an easier way to remove this adware from your operating system. If you ignore this adware, its suspicious files (Constants.js, Ga.js, etc.) will continue monitoring your activity to help select the coupons you might be interested in. Connection to remote adware servers will not seize until you delete all files. The removal of this adware, of course, will also stop the silent update checks at mypoints.com/install/update.ie.xml.

Advertising-supported software is usually represented in a very attractive manner. Unfortunately, many ad-supported programs use tricky disguises to conceal potentially risky, malicious activity. Although we do not claim that MyPoints Score was created to introduce you to corrupted ads or steal your personal information, it is possible that it will be used for this, and this is why we advise removing it from your PC. As you now know, this adware is likely to have entered your operating system along with other programs that might be unwanted or even malicious. This kind of software deserves removal as well, and it might be best to leave the removal to a reliable anti-malware tool. If you have time to research software and plan the removal of every single unwanted program, you might be able to get rid of them manually. Make sure you know what you are doing before you initiate the operation.

Have you uninstalled all unfamiliar programs from your computer via Control Panel? Although this works in some cases – this method will help you remove MyPoints Score – you should not assume that all threats can be eliminated in the same way. Leftovers are often left behind, and they could be used to continue malicious activity. If you choose manual removal instead of using anti-malware software, inspect your PC for leftovers. We suggest downloading a free malware scanner promoted on this page.

How to remove adware

Remove from Windows 10/Windows 8.1/Windows 8

  1. Tap Win+R keys on the keyboard to launch RUN.
  2. Enter Control Panel into the open box and click OK to open this menu.
  3. Navigate to the Programs menu and click Uninstall a program.
  4. Right-click the program you want to delete and select Uninstall.

Remove from Windows Vista/Windows 7

  1. Navigate to the Taskbar and click the Windows logo (opens Start menu).
  2. Open the Control Panel menu for more options and move to the Programs menu.
  3. Click Uninstall a program to find all installed applications.
  4. Right-click the application you want to delete from your PC and click Uninstall.

Remove from Windows XP

  1. Navigate to the Taskbar and click the Start menu button.
  2. Open the Control Panel menu and double-click Add or Remove Programs.
  3. In the menu on the left click Change or Remove Programs.
  4. Find the undesirable application, click it, and choose Remove.
Download Remover for MyPoints Score *
*SpyHunter scanner, published on this site, is intended to be used only as a detection tool. To use the removal functionality, you will need to purchase the full version of SpyHunter.

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