How to remove Pass to Post (ads, banners, deals)
Threat's profile 
Name of the threat:Pass to Post
Command or file name:passtopost.dll
Threat type:Adware
Affected OS:Win32/Win64 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)
Affected browsers:Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari
Pass to Post - is a delusive browser extension, which is classified as PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). It may be built in many internet browsers, for example Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Pass to Post shows a lot of commercials, like banners, pop-ups, targeted videos, coupons and deals. Those advertisements redirect user to potentially dangerous websites, where PC can be additionally infected. So we recommend you to remove Pass to Post from browsers.
Pass to Post intrusion method
Pass to Post installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (Pass to Post). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. Pass to Post copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is passtopost.dll. Then it creates new startup key with name Pass to Post and value passtopost.dll. You can also find it in your processes list with name passtopost.dll or Pass to Post. Also, it can create folder with name Pass to Post under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. If you have further questions about Pass to Post, please ask below. You can use programs to remove Pass to Post from your browsers below.
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Threat's description and solution are developed by
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How to remove Pass to Post manually
This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with Pass to Post, removing it from startup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by Pass to Post.
To get rid of Pass to Post, you should:
Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.
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Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.
Uninstall Pass to Post related programs from Control Panel
We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for Pass to Post entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If Pass to Post won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.
Windows 10
- Click on the Start menu and choose Settings
- Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column
- Find Pass to Post under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.
- Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.
Windows 8/8.1
- Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)
- In the menu choose Control Panel
- Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.
- Locate programs that can be connected with Pass to Post or other related suspicious program.
- Click Uninstall button.
- Wait until uninstall process is complete.
Windows 7/Vista
- Click Start and choose Control Panel.
- Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.
- In the list of installed programs find entries related to Pass to Post
- Click Uninstall button.
Windows XP
- Click Start
- In the menu choose Control Panel
- Choose Add / Remove Programs.
- Find Pass to Post related entries.
- Click Remove button.
Remove Pass to Post related extensions from your browsers
Pass to Post in some cases can be accompanied with browsers extension. We recommend you to use free option Toolbar Remover under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool to remove unwanted browser extensions related to Pass to Post. We recommend you to perform scan your PC with Removal Tool or Spyhunter Remediation Tool. To remove extenions from your browsers manually do the following:
- While in Internet Explorer click cogwheel icon in the top right corner
- In the menu choose the Manage Add-ons
- Select Toolbar and Extension tab.
- Choose add-on possibly related to Pass to Post or other related adware BHO.
- Click Disable button.
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- Start Google Chrome.
- In the address bar type chrome://extensions/
- In the list of add-ons find related to Pass to Post and click recycle bin icon.
- Confirm Pass to Post removal.
- Open Firefox
- In the address bar type about:addons
- Click Extensions tab.
- In the list of extension locate ones related to Pass to Post.
- Click Remove button near it.
Protect computer and browsers from infection
Adware threats like Pass to Post are very widespread and, unfortunately, many anti-virus programs fail to detect it. To protect your computer from future infection we recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool, it has active protection module and browser settings guard. It does not conflict with any anti-virus programs and creates additional shield against threats like Pass to Post.
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