If the browser is open sites, covers advertising page or triggers another search engine, these tools should help you.
You may have heard about this category of unwanted software like Adware. It includes adware that gets into a computer without the owner's knowledge and change settings Browser (less other software), show pop-up ads and do much more is not very pleasant of things. Such programs are usually harmless - why ordinary antivirus software they can be ignored - but terribly annoying.
To remove the ads, use special tools that can be paired with Antivirus. Run one of them and start the scan - tool check your computer and offer to remove all detected threats. If it does not relieve you of all the problems, choose from the list of other means. Checking several utilities likely will result.
1. AdwCleaner
Simple, easy and requires no installation program. AdwCleaner remove unwanted objects like browser hijackers (software that captures control of the browser and opens spontaneously sites) and suspicious toolbars.
AdwCleaner was recently acquired by well-known developer of antivirus software Malwarebytes. Fortunately, it did not affect the price and she was free.
AdwCleaner for Windows →
2. Avast Free Antivirus
Avast Free Antivirus - the popular antivirus with built-in adware cleaning module. In addition to standard features such as protection from viruses and hacker attacks, this utility regularly checks the browser for suspicious plugins. Avast Free Antivirus removes extension with a bad reputation, which can steal data and change the settings of the search engines.
The utility is available for free, but to get an extra level of protection against software-extortionists, phishing sites, and other online threats, you can upgrade to the paid version of Avast Internet Security.
Avast Free Antivirus for Windows →
3. Zemana AntiMalware
Zemana AntiMalware fights undeletable extensions, browser hijackers, and other types of Adware. In addition, the utility provides real-time protection from malicious software such as rootkits, programs-extortionists. Within 15 days Zemana AntiMalware can be used for free, after that the program offers to subscribe for the price of 11 dollars a year.
Zemana AntiMalware for Windows →
4. HitmanPro
As Zemana AntiMalware, this utility provides comprehensive protection. In addition to the removal of all kinds of adware, it blocks phishing attacks, action programs-extortionists and protects the webcam from outside access. Plus HitmanPro not need to install.
30-day program is available for free, then - by subscription, which costs $ 25 per year.
HitmanPro for Windows →
5. Bitdefender Adware Removal Tool
This tool is powered by Bitdefender - the only program from the list available on the Mac. Bitdefender Adware Removal Tool is struggling with such well-known threats like Genieo and Vsearch, which display ads in browsers on MacOS. the Mac version is available free of charge. But users of Windows utility will cost $ 10.
Bitdefender Adware Removal Tool for MacOS →
Bitdefender Adware Removal Tool for Windows →
see also
- How to remove ads from the smartphone and your computer once and for all →
- Guide for the paranoid: how to avoid surveillance and data theft →
- 12 free programs for Windows, which should be in every →