Complete Method To Clean Your Web Browser

Everyone uses Internet to grab latest updates, information, connect with friends etc. However, it is useful but it can result dangerous for the system performance if you visit any suspicious sites. People uses web browsers to access the web. Many times, users notice some advertisements while surfing which says that “win an iPhone”, “loose weight in a week” or “play games to earn profits”. These ads looks like real but when the users click on these links then their browser automatically gets redirected to suspicious pages. It will ask you to download free movies, videos etc. In such a case, users ends up installing malicious programs in the system.

When your system will get attacked by the threat then working will become quite difficult. It will flood your screen with countless pop ups and advertisements which is completely annoying. Even worse, these programs carries ability to install more dangerous threats in the system and changes the settings without the users knowledge. If you are facing such troubles in your PC then you need to follow the steps which are given below. It will help you to clean up the infected browsers.

Step 1: Perform deep scanning

You should always run full scanning in the system with updated anti-virus programs. If you do not have installed anti-virus then you can download the latest software from the web.

Step 2: Check for suspicious add-ons or extensions

Some of the threats such as adware or browser hijacker creates unknown extensions, add-ons or plug-ins in the web browser. These add-ons will mislead the users to malicious pages of the third parties. So, if you detect any bogus extensions then try to uninstall it as early as possible.

Step 3: Disable the unknown toolbars

If you have detected any unknown toolbar in your browser then take immediate actions to disable of uninstall it from the system. 

Step 4: Remove suspicious homepage or fake search engine

The malicious programs forces the users to use their bogus search engine or homepage for searching purpose. You must know that these pages will generate unstoppable pop ups and advertisements on the screen. Thus, it is essential for the users to remove such pages immediately from the infected PC.

Step 5: Check for unknown programs in Control Panel

You will also find suspicious programs under the Programs and Features category of the Control panel. So, you need to uninstall such programs immediately. You need to click on Start -> Control Panel. Go to Programs and Features and uninstall the unwanted programs.

Step 6: Reset Your Web Browsers

It is also an important step to clean your browser. Many threats can change the browser settings. Thus, user need to reset their browser. It will help you to get back your default settings.

Step 7: Protect your PC from harmful attacks

After removing the fake progras, add-ons, extensions, toolbars etc from the PC, you need to avoid future attacks. So, do not visit any suspicious sites and avoid downloading the free software. Users are also advised to enable Windows Firewall to avoid third party connections.

Conclusion:-

The aforesaid points will help you to remove the available threats completely from the system. So, follow the steps to prevent your PC from the troubles of future.