Premier Opinion is a rogue app that presents itself as legitimate software but is nothing more than a piece of malware that you shouldn’t keep on your PC. As soon as it’s installed, it will start spamming you with pop-ups, and obstructive notifications, and flood your browser with sketchy ads.
The rogue app will also keep tabs on your browsing activities and collect ad-related info to sell to third parties without your informed consent
In addition. Premier Opinion will often use substantial amounts of Memory and CPU to run its processes, which could slow down your PC.
We should also mention that it tends to use blatantly deceptive methods to get installed on your PC, such as disguising its installer as a fake survey form. Another way people are tricked is through misleading wording in its POSetup wizard as a way to get you to install it while thinking you are actually refusing the installation.
All things considered, this is a rogue piece of software. Maybe not the most dangerous one, but certainly something you must remove from your PC.
Premier Opinion Removal Instructions
Before you go to the detailed guide on how to remove Premier Opinion, we suggest you try a couple of quick steps to see if they work for you:
- Go to the Start Menu > Settings > Apps.
- Sort the items there by date of installation and uninstall anything that’s been added recently and could be linked to Premier Opinion.
- Go to your browser, open its menu, go to Extensions.
- Attempt to delete any rogue extensions you may find there.
These steps may work in some rare instances, in which case you won’t need to resort to the more advanced tutorial. However, you’ll usually not be able to delete this malware so easily.
The removal of stubborn malware like Premier Opinion takes more than just clicking an “uninstall” button and calling it a day. The creators of these rogue apps develop even more sophisticated ways to evade detection and removal. In recent months, we’ve noticed several new persistence tactics employed by almost every new piece of malware that we come across.
Most of the time, the rogue app will be made of several components that will re-install each other unless they are removed together. This is why the following guide is made of so many steps. They are all essential and none of them must be skipped. Otherwise, the rogue software may remain in the system or get re-installed after you’ve seemingly removed it.
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Manual removal requires a certain level of technical skill. Not everyone is comfortable with the steps involved, and the process can seem daunting. Additionally, completing this guide can take some time, so be patient.
If you feel like you don’t have the time or technical experience to perform the next steps, there’s an alternative. You can always use a professional anti-malware program. SpyHunter, the tool available on this page is the solution we recommend to anyone who prefers a more “hands-off” approach.
How to Get Rid of Premier Opinion
If the quick steps didn’t work, but you still prefer to do things manually, here’s what you must do:
Prepare for the Removal Process
You will need the free tool called LockHunter to perform some of the steps below. We know some of you might prefer not to download anything, but in this case, there’s no going around this. Again, the tool is perfectly free, with no strings attached, so there’s no reason to be hesitant about getting it.
LockHunter helps identify what’s preventing you from deleting a file or folder. It’s straightforward and easy to use. A couple of clicks, and it’s ready to go. Installing it before you start the removal process is crucial. Don’t skip this step, it will save you a lot of headaches later on.
The next preparatory step is to reveal the hidden files and folders on your PC. Go to Folder Options by searching for it in the Start Menu.
Then change your system’s folder settings to display these hidden files and folders by checking the respective option in the View tab. Once that’s done, we are ready to start the actual removal.
Delete the Premier Opinion Virus Folder
Navigate to the directory where Premier Opinion likely installed its core files.
Look in the C:\Users\*Your Username*\AppData\Roaming folder. Search for a sub-folder named Premier Opinion or anything else that seems out of place.
If you find such a folder, try to delete it. But don’t be surprised if you can’t. That’s normal and it’s where Lock Hunter comes in.
Right-click on the stubborn folder. Select “What’s locking this folder?”. The LockHunter window that opens will show you what’s preventing the deletion and give you the option to unblock the folder and delete it.
Delete Premier Opinion Malware Tasks
Scheduled tasks are one of Premier Opinion’s tricks that make it particularly difficult to delete because most users forget to check the Task Scheduler. Its tasks there are used to reinstall the malware after you’ve deleted its files. That’s why you need to check and disable them.
Access the Task Scheduler from the Start Menu. Look through the list of scheduled tasks. Do you see anything unfamiliar? Double-click it and check the Actions tab to see what the respective task is set to do.
If it’s running any suspicious .exe files or scripts, or anything located in AppData or Roaming folders, that task needs to go. Just right-click it and click Delete.
We strongly recommend checking all tasks in the Task Scheduler (they shouldn’t be that many) just to be sure you haven’t missed anything.
Clear Temporary Files
Temporary files are another potential hiding place for Premier Opinion data. If you don’t clear them out, you could be setting yourself up for reinfection.
Access the Temp folder by typing “%Temp%” in the Start Menu. Press the Enter key to open it and then Delete everything in the folder.
These files are temporary. Deleting them all is safe. It’s an important step in reducing the chances of Premier Opinion leaving behind residual files.
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Get Rid of Premier Opinion Malware Items in the Registry
It’s critical to clean the Windows Registry. It stores important configuration settings and Premier Opinion often leaves behind entries here. If you don’t remove them, Premier Opinion might reinstall itself.
Access the Registry Editor through the Start Menu. You must open it as an administrator.
Click the Find function in the Edit menu. Use it to look for entries related to Premier Opinion. Delete the respective registry keys to the left. You might need to search several times before everything gets removed.
After you remove all keys linked to Premier Opinion, search again, but this time for the name of any programs or extensions you attempted to uninstall at the very start of this guide (during the quick removal steps).
Lastly, check these next registry directories. Go to each one and pay attention to their values in the left panel.
If you see anything that you don’t recognize or think might be related to Premier Opinion or another malware, delete it. Delete only the suspicious values (left panel) and not the keys that contain them (right panel).
How to Uninstall Premier Opinion From Your Browser
Premier Opinion likely modified your browser settings. It’s adware, after all. It probably changed settings to display ads or redirect your searches.
Checking and restoring your browser settings is essential, but you might be obstructed by a rogue third-party policy. A “Managed by your organization” message in the browser is a sign of such a policy in which case extra steps are needed.
Access the Group Policy Editor which you can search for in the Start Menu. Right-click the Administrative Templates folder, then click Add/Remove.
Remove any templates you didn’t add. This will remove policies that might be controlling your browser.
Then, for Chrome users specifically, we recommend running the Chrome Policy Remover. It’s a totally free tool that can help eliminate any remaining policies.
You need to run it as an Admin and ignore the Windows warning by clicking More Info > Run Anyway. It’s safe to use, so don’t worry.
Once it opens, the Chrome Policy Remover will automatically run a script that eliminates all policies that are in the Chrome browser.
Delete the Premier Opinion Adware
Now for the final cleanup. You’ve tackled the core files, scheduled tasks, registry entries, and rogue browser policies. All that’s left is to restore the settings of your browser by reversing any changes made by Premier Opinion to them.
Re-open your browser, select its menu, and open Settings.
Check the Extension Manager first and delete any rogue apps you might see there.
Then go to Privacy and Security > Delete Browsing Data. Delete all browsing data except your saved passwords for a time period predating the adware’s arrival in your system.
Then you must also check Site Settings in the same Privacy and Security section. Click on each permission type, see if there are any questionable sites that are given the respective permission, and delete them or even add them to the Blocked list.
Move on to the Search Engine tab and choose a reliable search engine to be your browser’s default one. Then visit the Manage Search Engines section and delete from it any unfamiliar URLs.
Also check “On Startup” and “Appearance” for questionable and suspicious site addresses and delete them too.
And that should do it. After you complete these final steps, the Premier Opinion should no longer be in your system and browser. And don’t forget, in case the rogue app is still bothering you, there’s always the option to get rid of it with the assistance of SpyHunter.
What is Premier Opinion?
So, what is Premier Opinion? At first glance, it might seem like a simple online survey platform. Generally, this software is promoted as a tool that allows users to state their opinions regarding various web services and products, thus, supposedly, having the opportunity to influence the future development of the said products/services. In addition, it is also claimed that people who use it would even be able to gain some financial income or win gift cards by using this tool. However, Premier Opinion often classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) due to its intrusive behavior. Once installed, it can change your browser settings, display intrusive ads, and even track your online activities. This can disrupt your browsing experience and pose a risk to your online privacy and security.
Although Premier Opinion may initially appear as a platform that allows users to express their opinions and contribute to the development of future products and services, it is important to be cautious. Behind its seemingly harmless facade lies a potential danger to your online security.
Premier Opinion has the capability to modify your browser settings without your permission, inundate you with intrusive advertisements that disrupt your browsing activities, and track your online behavior. This not only compromises your privacy but also exposes you to various security risks.
The data collected by the software can be utilized for targeted advertising purposes or may even be sold to third parties, further compromising your personal information.
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