How to clean your browser from viruses, malware and pop-up windows

1. Introduction
2. Steps to follow
3. Read also

Introduction

Sometimes we see abnormal behaviour when surfing the Internet. This can be a sign of the existence of a malicious program on your computer. Here are the clues that may indicate the existence of unwanted or malicious software on your computer:

• Search engine that looks like Google, but with a different logo or web address
• Unknown homepage or search engine
• Pop-up ads difficult to cancel
• Redirecting to an unknown Web page
• Unknown extensions or toolbars added to your browser

There are several reasons why you may encounter a browser redirection, but the most likely cause is a computer virus. Spyware, malware or adware like pop-ups, Google redirects can happen to your personal information, attack you with pop-up windows, slow down your PC's performance or even cause a system crash.
In this article, we'll show you how to eliminate and uninstall pop-up windows, Google redirects and malware entirely from your computer.

Steps to follow:

1. Download the following free software Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and AdwCleaner
2. Install and run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
3. Click the Analyze Now button

The analysis may last for several minutes. Wait until the end of the scan before acting on those malware detected.

4. If there are detected threats, click Quarantine selected to clean the detected malware.

5. Then click Apply Actions
6. If you are prompted to restart your computer, do so.

7. Next Install and run AdwCleaner
8. Click the Scanner button
9. Click Clean
10. Then restart your computer if needed

Congratulations, your computer is clean and safe!

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