{"id":25179,"date":"2014-07-25T06:11:59","date_gmt":"2014-07-25T06:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=25179"},"modified":"2014-07-25T06:11:59","modified_gmt":"2014-07-25T06:11:59","slug":"remove-jqn-opttools-net-virus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/remove-jqn-opttools-net-virus\/","title":{"rendered":"Remove Jqn.opttools.net pop-up ads (Virus Removal Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are seeing random pop-up ads from <strong>Jqn.opttools.net<\/strong> within Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome, then your computer is infected with an adware or a potentially unwanted program.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25180 aligncenter\" title=\"Jqn.opttools.net pop-up ads\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/jqn-opttools-net-virus.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Jqn.opttools.net virus]\" width=\"1175\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/jqn-opttools-net-virus.jpg 1175w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/jqn-opttools-net-virus-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/jqn-opttools-net-virus-1024x535.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1175px) 100vw, 1175px\" \/><br \/>\nThe Jqn.opttools.net pop-up ad happens regardless of the web browser or search engine, and if you are seeing ads from Jqn.opttools.net whenever you are doing a Google search or clicking on a link, then your computer may be infected with adware or a potentially unwanted program. This infection is designed specifically to make money. It generates web traffic, collects sales leads for other dubious sites, and will display advertisements and sponsored links within your web browser.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad755911052\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_360520\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Jqn.opttools.net advertisments are caused by an ad-supported (users may see additional banner, search, pop-up, pop-under, interstitial and in-text link advertisements) cross web browser plugin for Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome, which is distributed through various monetization platforms during installation. The malicious browser extensions is typically added when you install another free software (video recording\/streaming, download-managers or PDF creators) that had bundled into their installation this adware program.<br \/>\nWhen an adware extension is installed on your computer, whenever you will open a new tab within Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome, an ad from Jqn.opttools.net will pop-up. This infection will also display advertising banners on the web pages that you are visiting, and as you browse Internet, it will show coupons and other deals available on different websites.<\/p>\n<p>Jqn.opttools.net is not a malicious domain itself, however cyber criminals are using an adware program to display ads from this domain, thus getting pay-per-click revenue.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1499807550\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309691-placement_360566\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>You should <strong>always pay attention when installing software<\/strong> because often, a software installer includes optional installs, such as this program that is causing the Jqn.opttools.net redirect. Be very careful what you agree to install.<br \/>\n<strong>Always opt for the custom installation<\/strong> and deselect anything that is not familiar, especially optional software that you never wanted to download and install in the first place. It goes without saying that you should not install software that you don\u2019t trust.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mwtad1681038170\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309746-ad_309691-placement_360521\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4456629336\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How to remove Jqn.opttools.net pop-up ads (Virus Removal Guide)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This page is a comprehensive guide, which will remove Jqn.opttools.net pop-ups from your computer, and any other adware program that may have been installed during the setup process.<br \/>\nPlease perform all the steps in the correct order. If you have any questions or doubt at any point, <strong>STOP<\/strong> and ask for our assistance.<br \/>\n<a href=\"#uninstall\"><strong>STEP 1<\/strong>: Uninstall the adware program that is responsible for the Jqn.opttools.net pop-up ads<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#browser\"><strong>STEP 2<\/strong>: Remove &#8220;Jqn.opttools.net&#8221; pop-up ads from Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#adwcleaner\"><strong>STEP 3<\/strong>: Remove &#8220;Jqn.opttools.net&#8221; adware with AdwCleaner<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#malwarebytes\"><strong>STEP 4<\/strong>: Remove &#8220;Jqn.opttools.net&#8221; pop-up virus with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#hitmanpro\"><strong>STEP 5<\/strong>: Double-check for the &#8220;Jqn.opttools.net&#8221; infection with HitmanPro<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"mwtad3307359393\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309747-ad_309691-placement_360587\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9589536513\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"uninstall\">STEP 1: Uninstall the adware program that is responsible for the Jqn.opttools.net pop-up ads<\/h2>\n<p>In this first step, we will try to identify and remove any malicious program that might be installed on your computer.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1538097033\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309691-placement_360569\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>To uninstall a program from Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7, click the &#8220;<strong>Start<\/strong>&#8221; button, then click on the &#8220;<strong>Control Panel<\/strong>&#8221; menu option.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17506\" title=\"Control Panel in Windows Start Menu\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/windows-start-menu-control-panel.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Control Panel in Windows Start Menu]\" width=\"433\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/windows-start-menu-control-panel.jpg 433w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/windows-start-menu-control-panel-235x300.jpg 235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><br \/>\nIf you are using <strong>Windows 8<\/strong>, simply drag your mouse pointer to the right edge of the screen, select <strong>Search<\/strong> from the list and search for &#8220;<em>control panel<\/em>&#8221; .Or you can <strong>right-click on a bottom left hot corner<\/strong> (formerly known as the Start button) and select <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> from there.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23151\" title=\"Type Control Panel in Windows 8 search box\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/windows-8-uninstall.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Type Control Panel in Windows 8 search box]\" width=\"668\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/windows-8-uninstall.jpg 668w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/windows-8-uninstall-300x161.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When the &#8220;<em>Control Panel<\/em>&#8221; window opens click on the &#8220;<strong>Uninstall a program<\/strong>&#8221; option under &#8220;<em>Programs<\/em>&#8221; category. This option is shown by the arrow in the image below. If you are using the &#8220;<em>Classic View<\/em>&#8221; of the Control Panel, then you would double-click on the &#8220;<strong>Programs and Features<\/strong>&#8221; icon instead.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7203\" title=\"Click on Uninstall a program\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/uninstall-a-program-windows.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Uninstall a program]\" width=\"557\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/uninstall-a-program-windows.jpg 557w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/uninstall-a-program-windows-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When the &#8220;<strong>Programs and Features<\/strong>&#8221; or the &#8220;<strong>Uninstall a Program<\/strong>&#8221; screen is displayed, scroll through the list of currently installed programs and uninstall <strong>Sm8mS<\/strong>, <strong>Discount Cow<\/strong>, <strong>V-bates<\/strong>, <strong>PriceMeter<\/strong>, <strong>Supra Savings<\/strong>, <strong>Network System Driver<\/strong>, <strong>FreeSoftToday<\/strong>, <strong>Browser Ape_1.2<\/strong>, <strong>Re-Markable<\/strong>, <strong>Zombie Alert<\/strong>, <strong>Wajam<\/strong>, <strong>Coupon Server<\/strong>, <strong>Lollipop<\/strong>, <strong>HD-Total-Plus<\/strong>, <strong>BlockAndSurf<\/strong>, <strong>Safe Saver<\/strong>, <strong>SupTab<\/strong>, <strong>WebenexpV1<\/strong>, <strong>Lollipop<\/strong>, <strong>Software Updated Version<\/strong>, <strong>DP1815<\/strong>, <strong>Video Player<\/strong>, <strong>Convert Files for Free<\/strong>, <strong>Plus-HD 1.3<\/strong>, <strong>BetterSurf<\/strong>, <strong>MediaPlayerV1<\/strong>, <strong>PassShow<\/strong>, <strong>LyricsBuddy-1<\/strong>, <strong>PureLeads<\/strong>, <strong>Media Player 1.1<\/strong>, <strong>RRSavings<\/strong>, <strong>Fraveen<\/strong>, <strong>Websteroids<\/strong>, <strong>Savings Bull<\/strong>, <strong>TidyNetwork<\/strong>, <strong>Search Snacks<\/strong>, <strong>MediaBuzzV11<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Re-markit<\/strong> and any other recently installed unknown program from your computer.To view the most recently installed programs, you can click on the &#8220;<em>Installed On<\/em>&#8221; column to sort your program by the installation date. Scroll though the list, and uninstall any unwanted or unknown programs.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24261\" title=\"Uninstall Jqn.opttools.net program from Windows\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/uninstall-malicious-program.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Uninstall Jqn.opttools.net program from Windows]\" width=\"813\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/uninstall-malicious-program.jpg 813w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/uninstall-malicious-program-300x151.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><br \/>\nDepending on what program has installed the Jqn.opttools.net adware infection, the above program may have a different name or not be installed on your computer. If you cannot find any unwanted or unknown programs on your machine, then you can proceed with the next step.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you are having issues while trying to uninstall the Jqn.opttools.net program, you can use <strong><a title=\"Download Revo Uninstaller\" href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/download-revouninstaller\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Revo Uninstaller<\/a><\/strong> to completely remove this unwanted program from your machine.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mwtad2320030142\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309748-ad_309691-placement_360588\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3906789406\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"browser\">STEP 2: Remove &#8220;Jqn.opttools.net&#8221; pop-up ads from Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Remove Jqn.opttools.net pop-up ads from\u00a0Internet Explorer<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can reset Internet Explorer settings to return them to the state they were in when Internet Explorer was first installed on your PC.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Internet Explorer, click on the &#8220;<strong>gear icon<\/strong>&#8221; <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/icongear.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: icongear.jpg]\" border=\"0\" title=\"\">\u00a0in the upper right part of your browser, then click again on\u00a0<strong>Internet Options<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20057\" title=\"Click on the Gear Icon then on Internet Options\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Internet-Options-Internet-Explorer.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Internet Options in Internet Explorer]\" width=\"625\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Internet-Options-Internet-Explorer.jpg 625w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Internet-Options-Internet-Explorer-300x125.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>In the &#8220;<em>Internet Options<\/em>&#8221; dialog box, click on the\u00a0&#8220;<strong>Advanced<\/strong>&#8221;\u00a0tab, then click\u00a0on the &#8220;<strong>Reset<\/strong>&#8221; button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20059\" title=\"In the Advanced tab click on the Reset button\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Reset-Internet-Explorer.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Reset Internet Explorer]\" width=\"613\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Reset-Internet-Explorer.jpg 613w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Reset-Internet-Explorer-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>In the &#8220;<em>Reset Internet Explorer settings<\/em>&#8221; section, select the &#8220;<strong>Delete personal settings<\/strong>&#8221; check box, then click on\u00a0&#8220;<strong>Reset<\/strong>&#8221; button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20058\" title=\"Click on the Reset button to revert IE to its default settings\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/reset-button-Internet-Explorer.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Reset Internet Explorer to its default settings to remove Jqn.opttools.net popup]\" width=\"626\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/reset-button-Internet-Explorer.jpg 626w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/reset-button-Internet-Explorer-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When Internet Explorer has completed its task, click on the &#8220;<strong>Close<\/strong>&#8221; button\u00a0in the confirmation dialogue box. You will now \u00a0need to close your browser, and then you can open Internet Explorer again.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20056\" title=\"Click on the Close button\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Close-button-Reset.jpg\" alt=\"[Image Reset Internet Explorer settings]\" width=\"621\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Close-button-Reset.jpg 621w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Close-button-Reset-300x248.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Remove Jqn.opttools.net pop-up ads from Mozilla Firefox<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re having problems with Firefox, resetting it can help. The reset feature fixes many issues by restoring Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information like bookmarks, passwords, web form auto-fill information, browsing history and open tabs.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3211815943\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381401-ad_309691-placement_360573\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5315249587\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>In the upper-right corner of the Firefox window, click the <strong>Firefox\u00a0menu button<\/strong> (<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21537\" title=\"Firefox Menu button\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Firefox-menu-button.png\" alt=\"[Image: Firefox Menu button]\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/>), then click on the\u00a0&#8220;<strong>Help<\/strong>&#8221;\u00a0(<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21536\" title=\"Firefox Help button\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Firefox-Help.png\" alt=\"[Image: Firefox Help button]\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/>) button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21532\" title=\"Click on the Menu button then question mark button\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Firefox-Help-button.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Click on the Menu button then Help]\" width=\"639\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Firefox-Help-button.jpg 639w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Firefox-Help-button-300x189.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>From the <em>Help<\/em> menu, choose <strong>Troubleshooting Information<\/strong>.<br \/>\nIf you&#8217;re unable to access the Help menu, type <em>about:support<\/em> in your address bar to bring up the Troubleshooting information page.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21538\" title=\"Troubleshooting Information in Firefox\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Firefox-Troubleshooting-Information.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Troubleshooting Information in Firefox]\" width=\"635\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Firefox-Troubleshooting-Information.jpg 635w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Firefox-Troubleshooting-Information-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click the\u00a0&#8220;<strong>Reset Firefox<\/strong>&#8221;\u00a0button in the upper-right corner of the &#8220;<em>Troubleshooting Information<\/em>&#8221; page.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21534\" title=\"Reset Firefox to its default settings\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Reset-Firefox-button.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Reset Firefox to its default settings]\" width=\"642\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Reset-Firefox-button.jpg 642w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Reset-Firefox-button-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>To continue, click on the &#8220;<strong>Reset Firefox<\/strong>&#8221;\u00a0button in the new confirmation window that opens.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21535\" title=\"Click on the Reset Firefox button\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Reset-Firefox-to-default-settings.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Click on the Reset Firefox button]\" width=\"637\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Reset-Firefox-to-default-settings.jpg 637w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Reset-Firefox-to-default-settings-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Firefox will close itself and will revert to its default settings. When it&#8217;s done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click on the &#8220;<strong>Finish<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Your old Firefox profile will be placed on your desktop in a folder named &#8220;<em>Old Firefox Data<\/em>&#8220;. If the reset didn&#8217;t fix your problem you can restore some of the information not saved by copying files to the new profile that was created. If you don&#8217;t need this folder any longer, you should delete it as it contains sensitive information.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Remove Jqn.opttools.net pop-up ads from\u00a0Google Chrome<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Click on the &#8220;Chrome menu button&#8221; (<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4953\" title=\"Chrome menu button\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Chrome-button.png\" alt=\"Chrome menu\" width=\"29\" height=\"29\" \/>)\u00a0 on the browser toolbar, select &#8220;<strong>Tools<\/strong>&#8220;,\u00a0and then click on &#8220;<strong>Extensions<\/strong>&#8220;.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20053\" title=\"Extensions menu in Chrome\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Google-Chrome-extensions.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Extensions menu in Chrome]\" width=\"647\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Google-Chrome-extensions.jpg 647w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Google-Chrome-extensions-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>In the\u00a0&#8220;<strong>Extensions<\/strong>&#8221;\u00a0tab, remove the <strong>HD-Total-Plus<\/strong>, <strong>SafeSaver<\/strong>, <strong>DP1815<\/strong>, <strong>Video Player<\/strong>, <strong>Convert Files for Free<\/strong>, <strong>Plus-HD 1.3<\/strong>, <strong>BetterSurf<\/strong>, <strong>Media Player 1.1<\/strong>, <strong>PassShow<\/strong>, <strong>LyricsBuddy-1<\/strong>, <strong>YJqn.opttools.net 1.2<\/strong>, <strong>Media Player 1.1<\/strong>, <strong>Savings Bull<\/strong>, <strong>Feven Pro 1.1<\/strong>, <strong>Websteroids<\/strong>, <strong>Savings Bull<\/strong>, <strong>HD-Plus 3.5<\/strong> any other unknown extensions by clicking the trash can <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9976\" title=\"Remove an extension from Chrome\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Trash-Can-Chrome.png\" alt=\"[Image: Remove an extension from Chrome]\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/> icon.<br \/>\nBasically, if you have not installed an extensions then you should remove it from your web browser.<br \/>\nIf you cannot remove the Jqn.opttools.net extension, and under the trash can you can see the &#8220;<em>Installed by enterprise policy<\/em>&#8221; text, then you will need to follow our &#8220;<a title=\"Remove Installed by enterprise policy extension from Chrome\" href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/installed-enterprise-policy-removal\/\"><strong>Remove Installed by enterprise policy extension from Chrome<\/strong><\/a>&#8221; guide.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22926\" title=\"Remove Jqn.opttools.net Chrome extensions\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/remove-chrome-extension.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Remove Jqn.opttools.net Chrome extensions]\" width=\"1159\" height=\"826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/remove-chrome-extension.jpg 1159w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/remove-chrome-extension-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/remove-chrome-extension-1024x729.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1159px) 100vw, 1159px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mwtad846582310\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_318930-ad_309691-placement_360589\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3818335085\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"adwcleaner\">STEP 3: Remove &#8220;Jqn.opttools.net&#8221; adware with AdwCleaner<\/h2>\n<p>The AdwCleaner utility will scan your computer and web browser for malicious files, adware browser extensions and registry keys, that may have been installed on your computer without your knowledge.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You can <strong>download\u00a0AdwCleaner<\/strong> utility from the below link.<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/toolslib.net\/downloads\/viewdownload\/1-adwcleaner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ADWCLEANER DOWNLOAD LINK<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(<em>This link will open a new web page from where you can download &#8220;AdwCleaner&#8221;<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li>Before starting AdwCleaner, <strong>close all open programs and internet browsers<\/strong>, then <strong>double-click on the AdwCleaner icon<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21686\" title=\"Double-click on the AdwCleaner Icon\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/adwcleaner-icon.jpg\" alt=\"AdwCleaner Icon\" width=\"111\" height=\"109\" \/><br \/>\nIf Windows prompts you as to whether or not you wish to run AdwCleaner, please allow it to run.<\/li>\n<li>When the AdwCleaner program will open, click on the &#8220;<strong>Scan<\/strong>&#8221; button as shown below.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21688\" title=\"Click on Scan button to scan for adware\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/AdwCleaner-Scan.jpg\" alt=\"Click on Scan button to find Jqn.opttools.net virus\" width=\"573\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/AdwCleaner-Scan.jpg 573w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/AdwCleaner-Scan-300x292.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><br \/>\nAdwCleaner will now start to search for the &#8220;Jqn.opttools.net&#8221; malicious files that may be installed on your computer.<\/li>\n<li>To remove the &#8220;Jqn.opttools.net&#8221; malicious files that were detected in the previous step, please click on the &#8220;<strong>Clean<\/strong>&#8221; button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21685\" title=\"Click on the Clean button to remove adware\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/AdwCleaner-Clean.jpg\" alt=\"Remove Jqn.opttools.net virus with AdwCleaner\" width=\"578\" height=\"586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/AdwCleaner-Clean.jpg 578w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/AdwCleaner-Clean-295x300.jpg 295w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>AdwCleaner will now prompt you to <strong>save any open files or documents,<\/strong>\u00a0as the program will need to reboot the computer. Please do so and then click on the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21687\" title=\"Save your documents then click on the OK button\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/AdwCleaner-removal.jpg\" alt=\"AdwCleaner removing Jqn.opttools.net virus\" width=\"543\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/AdwCleaner-removal.jpg 543w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/AdwCleaner-removal-300x222.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mwtad4095586670\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381388-ad_309691-placement_381390\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3191649120\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"malwarebytes\">STEP 4: Remove &#8220;Jqn.opttools.net&#8221; popup virus with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free<\/h2>\n<p>Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free uses industry-leading technology to detect and remove all traces of malware, including worms, Trojans, rootkits, rogues, dialers, spyware, and more.<br \/>\nIt is important to note that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware works well and should run alongside antivirus software without conflicts.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad552174404\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381404-ad_309691-placement_381406\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8735619847\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>You can download <strong>download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware<\/strong>\u00a0from the below link.<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/download-malwarebytes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MALWAREBYTES ANTI-MALWARE DOWNLOAD LINK<\/a> <\/strong><em>(This link will open a new web page from where you can download &#8220;Malwarebytes Anti-Malware&#8221;)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Once downloaded, close all programs, then double-click on the icon on your desktop named &#8220;<em>mbam-setup-consumer-2.00.xx&#8221;<\/em> to start the installation of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18896\" title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malware setup program\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware-Setup.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware setup program]\" width=\"107\" height=\"107\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18096\" title=\"User Account Control icon\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/UAC-prompt.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of User Account Control\" width=\"13\" height=\"16\" \/> You may be presented with a User Account Control dialog asking you if you want to run this file. If this happens, you should click \u201c<em>Yes<\/em>\u201d to continue with the installation.<\/li>\n<li>When the installation begins, you will see the <em>Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Setup Wizard<\/em> which will guide you through the installation process.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18898\" title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Setup Wizard\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-2-0-installation.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Setup Wizard]\" width=\"538\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-2-0-installation.jpg 538w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-2-0-installation-300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><br \/>\nTo install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware on your machine, <em>keep following the prompts<\/em> by clicking the &#8220;<strong>Next<\/strong>&#8221; button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18897\" title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Final Setup Screen\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-2-0-final-screen.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Final Setup Screen]\" width=\"528\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-2-0-final-screen.jpg 528w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-2-0-final-screen-300x234.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Once installed, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will automatically start and you will see a message stating that you should update the program, and that a scan has never been run on your system. To start a system scan you can click on the &#8220;<strong>Fix Now<\/strong>&#8221; button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18899\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-fix-now.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Click on the Fix Now button to start a scan]\" width=\"669\" height=\"496\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-fix-now.jpg 669w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-fix-now-300x222.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><br \/>\nAlternatively, you can click on the &#8220;<strong>Scan<\/strong>&#8221; tab and select &#8220;<em>Threat Scan<\/em>&#8220;, then click on the <strong>&#8220;Scan Now&#8221;<\/strong> button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18903\" title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Threat Scan\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-threat-scan-option.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Threat Scan]\" width=\"645\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-threat-scan-option.jpg 645w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-threat-scan-option-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now check for updates, and if there are any, you will need to click on the &#8220;<strong>Update Now<\/strong>&#8221; button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18906\" title=\"Click on Update Now to update Malwarebytes Anti-Malware\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-2-0-update-now.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Click on Update Now to update Malwarebytes Anti-Malware]\" width=\"650\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-2-0-update-now.jpg 650w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-2-0-update-now-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now start scanning your computer for the Jqn.opttools.net virus. When Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is scanning it will look like the image below.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18908\" title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malware while performing a scan\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-scan.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware while performing a scan]\" width=\"642\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-scan.jpg 642w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-scan-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When the scan has completed, you will now be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections that Malwarebytes&#8217; Anti-Malware has detected. To remove the malicious programs that Malwarebytes Anti-malware has found, click on the &#8220;<strong>Quarantine All<\/strong>&#8221; button, and then click on the &#8220;<strong>Apply Now<\/strong>&#8221; button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18909\" title=\"Remove the malware that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware has detected\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-potential-threat-detected.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Remove the malware that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware has found]\" width=\"804\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-potential-threat-detected.jpg 804w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-potential-threat-detected-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\" \/><br \/>\nPlease note that the infections found may be different than what is shown in the image.<\/li>\n<li>Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now quarantine all the malicious files and registry keys that it has found. When removing the files, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware may require a reboot in order to remove some of them. If it displays a message stating that it needs to reboot your computer, please allow it to do so.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18910\" title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malware asking to reboot your computer\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-remove-virus.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware while removing Jqn.opttools.net popup virus]\" width=\"651\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-remove-virus.jpg 651w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-remove-virus-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><br \/>\nAfter your computer will restart, you should open Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and perform another &#8220;<em>Threat Scan<\/em>&#8221; scan to verify that there are no remaining threats<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mwtad3321013547\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381392-ad_309691-placement_381395\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2944237110\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"hitmanpro\">STEP 5: Double-check for the &#8220;Jqn.opttools.net&#8221; infection with HitmanPro<\/h2>\n<p>HitmanPro is a second opinion scanner, designed to rescue your computer from malware (viruses, trojans, rootkits, etc.) that have infected your computer despite all the security measures you have taken (such as anti-virus software, firewalls, etc.). HitmanPro is designed to work alongside existing security programs without any conflicts. It scans the computer quickly (less than 5 minutes) and does not slow down the computer.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You can download <strong>HitmanPro<\/strong> from the below link:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/download-hitman-pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <strong>HITMANPRO DOWNLOAD LINK<\/strong><\/a> <em>(This link will open a new web page from where you can download &#8220;HitmanPro&#8221;)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Double-click on the file named &#8220;<strong>HitmanPro.exe<\/strong>&#8221; (for 32-bit versions of Windows) or &#8220;<strong>HitmanPro_x64.exe<\/strong>&#8221; (for 64-bit versions of Windows). When the program starts you will be presented with the start screen as shown below.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20036\" title=\"HitmanPro startup screen (Click Next)\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmanpro-install.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: HitmanPro start-up screen]\" width=\"598\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmanpro-install.jpg 598w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmanpro-install-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><br \/>\nClick on the &#8220;<strong>Next<\/strong>&#8221; button, to install HitmanPro on your computer.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20039\" title=\"HitmanPro installation options (Click Next)\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmapro-start-scan.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: HitmanPro setup options]\" width=\"594\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmapro-start-scan.jpg 594w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmapro-start-scan-300x239.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>HitmanPro will now begin to scan your computer for Jqn.opttools.net malicious files.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20037\" title=\"HitmanPro scanning for Jqn.opttools.net pop-up virus\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmanpro-scanning.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: HitmanPro scanning for Jqn.opttools.net virus]\" width=\"594\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmanpro-scanning.jpg 594w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmanpro-scanning-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When it has finished it will display a list of all the malware that the program found as shown in the image below. Click on the &#8220;<strong>Next<\/strong>&#8221; button, to remove Jqn.opttools.net virus.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20038\" title=\"HitmanPro scan results (Click Next)\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmanpro-scan-results.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: HitmanPro scan results]\" width=\"591\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmanpro-scan-results.jpg 591w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmanpro-scan-results-300x239.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click on the &#8220;<strong>Activate free license<\/strong>&#8221; button to begin the <strong>free 30 days trial<\/strong>, and remove all the malicious files from your computer.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20035\" title=\"Click on the Activate free license button\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmanpro-activation.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: HitmanPro Activate Free License]\" width=\"594\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmanpro-activation.jpg 594w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmanpro-activation-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Your computer should now be free of the &#8220;Jqn.opttools.net&#8221; pop-up ads. If your current anti-virus solution let this infection through, you may want to consider purchasing <strong><a title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium\" href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/malwarebytes-pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Premium version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware<\/a><\/strong> to protect against these types of threats in the future, and perform regular computer scans with <strong>HitmanPro<\/strong>.<br \/>\nIf you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove &#8220;Jqn.opttools.net&#8221; pop-up virus from your machine, please start a new thread in our <strong><a title=\"Free Malware Removal Support\" href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/malware-removal-assistance.10\/\" target=\"_blank\">Malware Removal Assistance<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are seeing random pop-up ads from Jqn.opttools.net within Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome, then your computer is infected with an adware or a potentially unwanted program. 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