If your computer looks like the image above then it has been infected by Adware and Malware. Don't panic because by following this guide you will be able to completely remove all annoying ads and pop-ups without paying a cent.
How your computer gets infected.
Adware and Malware infects your system when you install programs you don't know, visit unsafe websites and share flash drives with infected computers. Most of the time you don't even know it has been infected until your open your internet browser and get pop-ups about Russian Brides your home page has changed to something weird.
How to remove the infections:
Before we start please download the software listed below.
Part 1: Adwcleaner
- Important! Before starting AdwCleaner, close all open programs and internet browsers.
- Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool.
- Windows Vista/ 7/8 users right-click and select Run As Administrator.
- Click on the scan button,
- When the scan is ready click on the Clean button.
- Your desktop icons will be disappear, this is normal so don’t be worry about that.
- Press OK when asked to close all programs and follow the onscreen prompts.
- Press OK again to allow AdwCleaner to restart the computer and complete the removal process.
Part 2: Malwarebytes
- Click "Scan Now"in the screen that appears when you run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware the first time. Before the scan begins, the application will check for updates to the malware database
- Select "Apply Actions" once Malwarebytes Anti-Malware has finished the scan. You can choose to "Ignore" or "Quarantine" each piece of detected malware.
- Click "Delete All" to select all items in Quarantine.
- Click "Yes" in the confirmation pop-up window.
- The Quarantine screen will then be empty.
- Restart your computer to complete the malware-removal process.
Part 3: Ccleaner
- Once Ccleaner is opened, make sure to tick all boxes on the left
- Click on "Run cleaner"
- Task will complete.
- Close program.
Part 4: Adblock Plus
- Visit Adblock Plus website here
- Click on the green box that says Install for "Your Browser name"
- It will ask you to run or save, please click run
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete install.
This may seem a little time consuming but it is the only proper way to remove all existing Adware and Malware off your computer. Important: If you notice your homepage is still set as the wrong website you will need to change it manually (Step by Step Guide HERE). If you have any questions please feel free to leave a message below.
