How to remove NeverSleep

What is NeverSleep

NeverSleep is classified as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that masquerades as a tool designed to prevent computers from entering sleep mode. However, this application often exhibits harmful behaviors, including data tracking and adware functionalities. Users might find themselves facing intrusive advertisements, rogue redirects, and a noticeable decline in system performance after its installation. Typically, NeverSleep infiltrates systems bundled with other malicious software, such as browser hijackers, further compromising user privacy and computer security. Many users unknowingly install this application through deceptive pop-up ads or by neglecting to read the terms during software installations. While it is presented as a legitimate utility, the risks associated with keeping it on a device far outweigh any purported benefits. Consequently, removing NeverSleep and any associated threats is crucial for maintaining a secure and efficient computing environment.

How NeverSleep infected your computer

NeverSleep typically infects computers through deceptive marketing practices and bundling techniques. Users often encounter the application when downloading free software from untrustworthy sources, where it is packaged alongside legitimate programs. The installation process frequently relies on “Express” or “Recommended” settings, which obscure the presence of additional unwanted applications. Once installed, NeverSleep may exhibit harmful behaviors such as displaying intrusive ads, redirecting browser traffic, and tracking user data for profit. Furthermore, it can install associated malware, such as the NewEngine browser hijacker, compounding the risks to user privacy and system security. Overall, the combination of misleading promotions and bundled installations makes NeverSleep a prevalent threat in the realm of potentially unwanted applications.

1. Download NeverSleep Removal Tool
2. Remove/Uninstall NeverSleep from Control Panel
3. Cannot remove/uninstall NeverSleep using standard methods
4. Remove NeverSleep files, folders, and registry keys
5. Block pop-ups promoting NeverSleep
6. How to protect from threats, like NeverSleep

Remove NeverSleep manually for free

Here is a manual step-by-step tutorial for full NeverSleep removal from your computer. This works 99% and was checked with the latest versions of NeverSleep installer on operating systems with the latest updates and browser versions.

Remove NeverSleep from Control Panel

To start removing NeverSleep, you should remove it using Control Panel. It should uninstall correctly, however, we recommend you to use IObit Uninstaller to clean leftover items after uninstalling. Here are instructions for Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11.

Remove NeverSleep from Windows XP:

1. Click on Start button.
2. Choose Control Panel.
3. Click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find NeverSleep.
5. Click Uninstall.

Remove NeverSleep from Windows 7:

1. Click Start button.
2. Then go to Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a Program.
4. Find NeverSleep and click Uninstall.

Remove NeverSleep from Windows 8:

1. Hover mouse pointer to the bottom-right corner to see Menu.
2. Click Search.
3. After that, click Apps.
4. Then Control Panel.
5. Click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
6. Find NeverSleep, click Uninstall.

Remove NeverSleep from Windows 10:

There are 2 ways to uninstall NeverSleep from Windows 10

Way one

1. Click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu, choose Settings.
3. Click on the System tile.
4. Click Apps & features and locate NeverSleep in the list.
5. Click on it and then click Uninstall button near it.

Way two (classic)

1. Right-click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu, choose Programs and Features.
3. Locate NeverSleep in the list.
4. Click on it and then click Uninstall button above.

Remove NeverSleep from Windows 11:

1. Right-click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu, choose Settings.
3. Click on the Apps tab on the left side.
4. Click Apps & features and locate NeverSleep in the list.
5. Click on 3-dots icon near it and then click Uninstall button near it.
6. Depending on the type of application (Windows Store app or classic Win32 app) it will be removed immediately, or you will need to confirm the action and go through the standard uninstall procedure.

Cannot uninstall NeverSleep

In some cases, NeverSleep won’t uninstall and gives you a message, that “You do not have sufficient access to uninstall NeverSleep. Please, contact your system administrator” when you try to remove it from Control Panel or “Access denied” error when removing NeverSleep folder and files. This happens because some file or service does not allow you to do it. In this case, I will recommend you to use SpyHunter 5 or Malwarebytes or uninstall NeverSleep in Safe Mode. To boot in Safe Mode, do the following:

1. Reboot your computer.
2. While it starts booting, press F8 button.
3. This will open Advanced Boot Options menu.
4. Choose Safe Mode and wait until Windows loads.
5. Go to Control Panel > Uninstall a program and remove NeverSleep.

>> See detailed instructions and video tutorial on how to boot in Safe Mode

Remove files, folders, and registry keys of NeverSleep

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How to block ads and pop-ups, offering to download NeverSleep

As NeverSleep is mostly distributed via special ads and pop-ups promising to fix Windows errors or remove viruses, a good way to avoid the installation of NeverSleep is to block such ads in browsers. There are a couple of programs that have such functions. We recommend you use AdGuard to remove ads by NeverSleep from browsers. Download free trial here:

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One of the most famous and reputable security programs for Windows is SpyHunter 5. Advanced algorithms and large databases help SpyHunter detect and remove various types of threats. Get complete protection from ransomware, adware, spyware, trojans, viruses, and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), like NeverSleep, with SpyHunter 5. Download it here:

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