Remove Zcahqt.Com Pop-up Ads – Adware Removal Guide

Yesterday when I started up my PC to surf the Internet, I got a pop-up saying that "the page at zcahqt.Com says: your java version is outdated, have security risk, please update now". I refuse to update, and then it freezes. What can I do? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Know about zcahqt.Com

Zcahqt.Com is a pop-up adware created by Super Web LLC with the purpose of distributing ads and creating traffic. It makes money from this way. It's a bit different from other adware.
You can choose to close the pop up box of other adware, but not zcahqt.Com. This adware, however, will pop up you a box to cover the whole screen, saying that “the page at zcahqt.Com says: your java version is outdated, have security risk, please update now”. If you refuse to update, the screen may be locked. You can't continue reading the page. Then how can you surf the Internet? You have to stop it.

What will it do on your PC?

Once zcahqt.Com infected your PC, it changes your browser settings and adds itself to your system. Through this way, it can pop up lots of ads. It can attack almost all browsers installed on an infected computer. And it comes to one's computer without any permission. It brings you pop-ups filled with sponsored links which will lead you to malicious websites. It also opens a backdoor for other viruses to attack your PC. Besides, it takes up your system resources to decrease computer performance and network speed. And it even collects your private information such as your IP address, browsing history, website log-in, bank account and passwords to send to a remote server for commercial purpose in the future. So a timely removal is necessary.

Guides help you to remove zcahqt.Com completely

1. Remove zcahqt.Com manually yourself.

2. Remove zcahqt.Com automatically by using SpyHunter.

Manual Ways

Step 1: Disable startup items made by zcahqt.Com.
For Windows XP
Start>>Run>>Input "msconfig">>Click "OK" to pop up the interface. Find any related items in Startup section and click "Enable All" to end this step.

For Windows Vista/7
Click Start first and type "msconfig" in the search bar. Then you can open the System Configuration.

Step 2: Show all files of zcahqt.Com.
Start>>Control Panel>>Appearance and Themes>>Folder Options. In View tab, tick "Show hidden files and folders" and deselect "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)". And then click "OK" to save your changes.

Delete malicious files.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes "DefaultScope" = "{33BB0A4E-99AF-4226-BDF6-49120163DE86}"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe http://www.<random>.com/?type=sc&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>"

Step 3: Delete all related registry entries.
Press Windows key+R key to quickly pop up the Run box. Type "regedit" in it and click "OK".  Find and delete all related registry keys and values in the Registry Editor.

Step 4: Remove zcahqt.Com from browsers.

For Internet Explorer
Tools>>Manage Add-ons>>Toolbars and Extensions. Find any related add-ons and enable them.

For Google Chrome

Follow the picture guide to find add-ons of Google Chrome and then enable them by clicking the trashcan icon on the right side.


For Mozilla Firefox

Search for related add-ons under "Extensions" and "Plugins". Disable them and then remove them.

Automatic Ways

SpyHunter is an advanced removal tool with the function of removing adware, ransomeware, Trojan horses, rootkits, worms and so on. It can do a full scan for your computer and remove all found threats from your system in a very short time.

Step 1: Download SpyHunter and follow the wizard to install it properly.

Step 2: Run SpyHunter and make a full scan for your computer.

Step 3: After the scanning is over, tick "Select All" and hit "Remove" to remove  zcahqt.Com completely.

System optimizer helps you make the most of your PC

RegCure is born with the mission to help computer users to make the most of their computers. With five functions, RegCure is welcomed by people around the world. It can fix system errors, remove malware, improve startup, defrag memory, and clean up your PC. Now, download and try it.

1. Download RegCure.

2.  Save the files somewhere on your PC. And then click next to complete the installation.

3. Upon finish, click scan to make a full scan for your PC.

4. Fix all the detected threats.

Kindly Reminder

We have to face adware almost every day. So you need to be careful when browsing the Internet. Adware like zcahqt.Com can come in many ways and even cover your whole page. But don't worry. There are effective ways to kill it. You can handle it yourself by following the guides above or you can just download SpyHunter to help you remove it automatically. And RegCure may be useful when dealing with leftovers.