How to remove POSetup pop-up

What is POSetup

POSetup is a malicious installer program commonly associated with the adware PremierOpinion, which has resurfaced after being dormant for years. This unwanted application prompts users to install software that claims to reward them for their opinions but is primarily designed to generate revenue through intrusive advertisements. Many users find POSetup extremely frustrating due to its frequent pop-ups and persistent requests to install the associated adware. While it may not cause direct harm to the computer, it compromises system performance by consuming CPU and network resources, leading to a sluggish experience. Additionally, it poses a serious privacy risk by collecting sensitive data about users’ browsing habits and preferences. Ultimately, POSetup serves as a gateway for more severe malware threats, making it essential for users to remove it promptly to protect their devices and personal information.

How POSetup infected your computer

POSetup is a malicious program primarily associated with the rogue application PremierOpinion, developed by Comscore Inc. It typically infiltrates computers through deceptive download pages that trick users into believing they are downloading legitimate software. Once users click on these misleading links, they inadvertently install POSetup, which often acts as a bundled component of other applications, especially those obtained from untrustworthy sources. After installation, POSetup may trigger incessant pop-ups, urging users to install unwanted software while also potentially opening the door to additional adware or malware. This intrusive behavior not only disrupts the user experience but also compromises system performance and privacy by collecting sensitive data for targeted advertising. As a result, users are often left dealing with a cluttered system and persistent security risks long after the initial infection.

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

Remove POSetup manually for free

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

Remove POSetup from Control Panel

To start removing POSetup, 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 POSetup from Windows XP:

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

Remove POSetup from Windows 7:

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

Remove POSetup 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 PremierOpinion, click Uninstall.

Remove POSetup from Windows 10:

There are 2 ways to uninstall PremierOpinion 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 PremierOpinion 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 PremierOpinion in the list.
4. Click on it and then click Uninstall button above.

Remove POSetup 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 PremierOpinion 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 POSetup

In some cases, POSetup won’t uninstall and gives you a message, that “You do not have sufficient access to uninstall PremierOpinion. Please, contact your system administrator” when you try to remove it from Control Panel or “Access denied” error when removing PremierOpinion 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 PremierOpinion 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 PremierOpinion.

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

Remove files, folders, and registry keys of POSetup

PremierOpinion files:

C:\Program Files (x86)\PremierOpinion\
C:\Program Files (x86)\PremierOpinion\pmls.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\PremierOpinion\pmls64.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\PremierOpinion\pmropn.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\PremierOpinion\pmropn32.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\PremierOpinion\pmropn64.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\PremierOpinion\pmservice.exe

PremierOpinion folders:

C:\Program Files (x86)\PremierOpinion\

PremierOpinion registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSEt\Services\PremierOpinion
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\premieropinion
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{eeb86aef-4a5d-4b75-9d74-f16d438fc286}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\{6B9BAC03-451F-4F25-A5BC-793B2E477BF2} v2.10|Action=Allow|Active=TRUE|Dir=In|Protocol=6|Profile=Public|App=C:\Program Files (x86)\PremierOpinion\pmropn.exe|Name=pmropn.exe|
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\{146B77C0-7A2B-4288-8223-1B39EE1649F6} v2.10|Action=Allow|Active=TRUE|Dir=In|Protocol=17|Profile=Public|App=C:\Program Files (x86)\PremierOpinion\pmropn.exe|Name=pmropn.exe|
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run PremierOpinion = C:\windows\system32\pmropn64.exe -boot

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

As POSetup 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 POSetup 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 POSetup from browsers. Download free trial here:

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