QuizScope Removal Guide

The name of QuizScope should signal you that this program is not transparent. This name suggests that the program is associated with online quizzes; however, the official information focuses on services that are not associated with quizzes at all. Instead, this program is introduced to you as a tool that helps you read your horoscopes. You are provided with a sign-up option to receive your “daily fix” of horoscopes by entering an e-mail address, but we have also found a statement indicating that you are not required to register for the services of this program. This statement contradicts the actual function of this program, which is the first red flag. Another red flag is that this program is not offered via quizscope.com. This website provides a horoscope for every zodiac sign, as well as lifestyle articles; however, it does not provide an installer. Nevertheless, this website includes a section called “Uninstall,” and it explains how to delete QuizScope from different browsers and the computer.

Quizscope.com was set up to introduce you to horoscopes and quizzes, but the program associated with this website is best known for injecting advertisements. Even the official Privacy Policy statement informs that advertisements might reach you via email (if you sign up) or when browsing the web. The ads injected by QuizScope might belong to an array of different parties, and we cannot say whether or not all of these parties are trustworthy. The worst part is that the creator of this adware works with undisclosed third-party advertisers, and it helps them out by providing them with such non-personally identifiable information as your IP address and browsing history. This data is recorded and transferred by tracking cookies that can be silently downloaded onto your computer along with this adware. What is more, it is suggested that third parties can employ their own cookies. Do you want unfamiliar parties spying on you and using the information recorded to better the chances of you interacting with the ads shown? If you do not, eliminate adware and cookies right away.

The users of Internet Explorer need to be most cautious about QuizScope. Although it is likely that this advertising-supported program was compatible with other browsers in the past, at this moment, according to our research, only Internet Explorer can be taken over by this adware. Unfortunately, this does not mean that other browsers are clean. Since an official installer is non-existent right now, you might install QuizScope packaged with other suspicious applications and browser extensions. This software could be used in various ways. If you let in malware, you might become a victim of identity theft, and your own operating system could be used to spread malicious infections. Whether or not your operating system is beleaguered with malicious infections you can figure out using a malware scanner. Make sure you use a reliable one because there are plenty of fake online scanners that promise to inspect your PC, but, in reality, are used to infiltrate malware (e.g., rogue antivirus tools). We suggest using SpyHunter because it not only can detect malware but it can also do that free-of-charge. Hopefully, you will not detect other threats, and you will be able to focus on adware.

You have to eliminate a few registry keys and a folder containing adware files to remove QuizScope from your PC successfully. This removal method is represented via the steps below, but this is not the only option you’ve got. You can also choose to install an automated malware removal tool to erase this undesirable, ad-supported program from your PC. Of course, if it is the only unreliable program on your computer, you might choose to follow the steps below. However, if several threats are active at the same time, you need to consider taking the best route. In this case, we believe it is much more advantageous to install an anti-malware tool capable of erasing all existing infections automatically, at the same time. This is exceptionally advantageous if the threats on your PC are complicated and difficult to eliminate manually. Do not hesitate to post your questions in the comments section below if you have any concerns or if you want our assistance.

How to delete QuizScope

1. Simultaneously tap Win+E to launch Explorer.
2. Type %LocalAppData% into the address bar and tap Enter (if you use Windows XP, your directory is %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data).
3. Right-click and Delete the folder called “QuizScope.”
4. Simultaneously tap Win+R to launch RUN and enter regedit.exe.
5. Move to these paths and Deletethe keys (highlighted):
   • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\QuizScope.Control
   • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\QuizScope.Control.1
   • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\QuizScope
   • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{1E39BC1B-B502-4166-AD13-EDFD3A0E4975}
   • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{D0405B37-CB13-4185-B08B-17CF898DD4C2}
   • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{D0405B37-CB13-4185-B08B-17CF898DD4C2}