InstantSupport

Posted by Lisa Blanc on November 3, 2015

What is InstantSupport?

InstantSupport is a totally useless application that has no real function at all, but indirectly it may expose you to schemers, and that would be unfortunate. Therefore, our malware researchers have classified this application a potentially unwanted program or PUP. Its presence on your computer is completely undesirable because it has no benefit for you whatsoever. On the contrary, it may actually harm your virtual security. Even more so, because it may arrive on-board with a bunch of malware infections and other PUPs. If you do not want to lose control of your machine, you should not hesitate to delete InstantSupport. But, then again, it may not be the only application you need to clean from your computer if you want to secure your PC. In order to learn more about the possible dangers regarding this infection, please read on. test test test

Where does InstantSupport come from?

The first worrisome sign that you should not have this PUP on your system is that there is no website that promotes this tool. So the only way this questionable application can emerge on your computer is via freeware bundles. If you do not know the danger in downloading and installing free software packages, we need to warn you that they may be packed with malicious software installers. That is why you need to be very careful when you look for software to download. If you happen to end up on an unfamiliar or suspicious-looking website, you should leave right away because, for instance, you may click on an advertisement that is displayed as a download button and infect your machine with malware. Since there is a good chance that InstantSupport has not invaded your operating system all alone, we advise you to check your computer for other threats right after you delete this infection. You can use a free online malware scanner to diagnose your system’s health, but make sure it is a trustworthy one.

How does InstantSupport work?

This PUP claims to “help you resolve all PC issues, including computer, network, software, printer, and more.” Once it is installed, it displays an icon on your Taskbar and in every browser window you open. The truth is that all this application does when you click on this icon is display a window with a technical support number to call if you have any computer-related issues. The only problem is that the people behind this PUP might not be all about supporting you when in need. It seems that this application is more about making you call the given number and then you might get scammed. How? The call will be an expensive one for starters. Most likely you will be kept waiting or simply in conversation to make the call as long as possible. Then, you might be offered to buy a product that may not even work. These calls never end well, that is for sure. Therefore, we recommend that you never call the displayed telephone number. In order to make sure you are not annoyed by this worthless tool, maybe it is time to eliminate it.

How to delete InstantSupport

There is at least one good thing we have to mention: You can easily remove InstantSupport; or we could say “instantly.” If you follow our instructions below, the PUP will be gone in a minute. You can do these steps even if you are not an experienced computer user. But remember that you would not have this problem now if you had been more careful. Next time, you should do a web search before you download any free program and make sure that you choose a reputable website for the download. This way you can do a lot for the protection of your PC from similar attacks.