TestPid X is a popular adware that can be quite annoying, especially when it starts displaying pop-up ads while you are browsing the internet. Fortunately, there are ways to remove this adware from your computer and stop the ads from appearing.
Step 1: Identify TestPid X
The first step in removing TestPid X is to identify it on your computer. You can do this by opening the Task Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Delete) and looking for any suspicious processes that are running. Look for anything with “TestPid” or “X” in the name.
Step 2: Uninstall TestPid X
Once you have identified TestPid X, the next step is to uninstall it from your computer. Open the Control Panel and go to Programs and Features. Look for any programs that are related to TestPid X and uninstall them.
Step 3: Remove TestPid X Registry Keys
Even after uninstalling TestPid X, it may still leave behind some registry keys that can cause the ads to continue appearing. To remove these keys, open the Registry Editor (regedit) and navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run. Look for any entries related to TestPid X and delete them.
Step 4: Reset Google Chrome Settings
If you are still seeing ads in Google Chrome, it may be because TestPid X has changed some of your browser settings. To reset these settings, open Google Chrome and go to the three dots in the top right corner. Click on “Settings” and then “Reset Settings”. This will restore all of your settings to their default values.
Step 5: Use Adblocker Extensions
If you are still seeing ads, it may be because TestPid X has installed some adware extensions in your browser. To remove these extensions, open Google Chrome and go to the three dots in the top right corner. Click on “More Tools” and then “Extensions”. Look for any extensions that are related to TestPid X or ads and uninstall them.
Conclusion
Removing TestPid X from your computer can be a bit of a process, but it is well worth the effort. By following these steps, you should be able to remove the adware and stop the annoying pop-up ads from appearing while you are browsing the internet.
