How to Get Rid of Linkey PUP

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How to Remove Linkey from Your PC

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What is linkey?

• Linkey, commonly distributed through other free
  downloaded software, is a program that hijacks
  your browser after being installed. After
  installation, youll find an added extension, a
  modified browser homepage (usually leading to
  linkeyproject.com/app/) and your default search
  engine changed to search.yahoo.com.

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What is linkey?

• Linkey is not flagged as a virus, but antimalware
  software has picked up the extension due to its
  malicious attributes. It has been reported that
  Linkey might install rootkits onto your device,
  hijack your browser, and meddle with user
  interface/experience. Instead of terming Linkey a
  virus, the software industry calls it a
  potentially unwanted program, otherwise dubbed
  PUP.

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What is linkey?

• If youre accustomed to downloading freeware
  (such as those programs that allow you to
  download free videos, record etc), anything that
  offers a bundled package, you might encounter
  Linkey as an addition to the bunch.
• In most cases, youll have no idea where Linkey
  came from, but only notice changes on your
  computer, especially when browsing.

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Linkey aliases or alternative names

• Some antimalware programs have detected different
  names or aliases under which Linkey operates when
  installed on your personal computer.
• Adware.Win32.SearchSuite.BQ
• Win32.Application.AztecSystemK
• PUP.Optional.Linkey.A
• Win32.Application.AztecSystemK.A

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How to Manually remove linkey

• To remove Linkey manually, follow the steps
  below
• Using the search option on Windows, type Control
  Panel.
• After the menu box pops up, select the Programs
  option.
• Select the Programs and features option.
• A list of all the programs installed on your
  computer will appear.
• Search for Linkey or any of its alias.
• Uninstall the program.

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How to Manually remove linkey

• Manually removing Linkey PUP does not necessary
  remove all its contents or files from your
  computer system.
• Hence, we recommend using an antimalware software
  thatll be able to search deep into your computer
  system and get rid of Linkey completely. You can
  choose your antimalware of choice, or use
  Safebytes Antimalware which is highlight
  recommended

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How to remove linkey Pup (video)

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How to remove linkey

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