Remove Surf Browser Ads from Chrome/Firefox

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Surf Browser is another annoying adware application, roaming the web and plaguing users. If you find it on your PC, brace yourself. You’re in for a bad time. Potentially unwanted programs like it are a true menace. They don’t just mess up your system. Oh, no! They also threaten your privacy. Yes, by having adware on your computer, you risk having your privacy exposed. Why? Well, tools like Surf Browser follow a pretty standard programming. One of the most crucial things they must do is spy on you. They are bound to keep track of your online activities. They have to monitor your browsing quite closely. But not just that. They also have to record it. Yes, every online move you make gets cataloged. Then, after the tool decides it has enough data, it gets worse. Because what good is it to just have that data, and no use it? So, the PUP proceeds to send it to the people that published it. Imagine. Unknown third parties with questionable intentions having access to your privacy. They’ll have your personal and financial information at their disposal. And, make no mistake! Once that door to your private life gets opened, it cannot be closed. What do you think will happen next? Whatever these people choose to do with your private details, it hardly bodes we’ll for you. So, why not avoid that risk? Why not spare yourself the troubles and headaches of dealing with Surf Browser? Do yourself a favor, and act as soon as Surf Browser reveals its presence. That happens shortly after infiltration when it begins the bombardment of pop-ups. Find its hiding spot, and delete it upon discovery. It’s the best course of action you can take.

 

How did I get infected with?

Surf Browser doesn’t just appear out of thin air. It may seem that way, but that’s not the case. In actuality, you let it in. Oh, yes. PUP adware like it have to ask for the user’s permission to enter. Your permission. And, unless you grant it, they cannot access your system. Odds are, even though, you agreed to let them in, you don’t remember it. That’s because the tool doesn’t just come out, and ask you, out in the open. It turns to every known trick in the book to get you to give it the green light. And, it keeps you clueless to permitting its install. The moment you realize the mistake you’d made, comes with the first pop-up ‘Powered by Surf Browser.’ As for ‘how’ the tool tricked you, it’s rather simple. It used the old but gold means of infiltration. It has an entire array of methods, from which to choose. The adware can pretend to be a bogus system or program update. Like, Adobe Flash Player or Java. It can hitch a ride with spam email attachments or freeware. It can even hide behind corrupted links or sites. And, voila! You’re stuck with PUP adware. But do you know what puts a spoke in the wheel of its plans? Caution. Vigilance. Due diligence. Infections prey on carelessness. So, don’t provide it. Take your time when installing a tool or an update. You won’t regret it as it can only lead to positives.

Why are these ads dangerous?

Once the infection sneaks into your system, it doesn’t take long for the ads to appear. All of a sudden, you find your screen overrun with pop-ups ‘Brought by Surf Browser.’ And, don’t think there comes a time when they go away. The ads leave your screen after you delete the adware, forcing them on you. Not a moment sooner. So, each additional moment you allow the PUP to spend on your PC, you allow for trouble. After all, the ads won’t be your only problem. They’ll just take the cake when it comes to annoyance. Every time you open a new tab or browse the web, they’ll be there. And, since they’re so consistent in their disruption, they lead to further issues. The ads’ continuous display causes frequent system crashes. It also slows down your computer’s performance to a crawl. These may be considered minor inconveniences, but they’re majorly frustrating. And, when you add the severe security threat to all that frustration, it’s pretty clear what you must do. Do yourself a favor, and protect your PC and your privacy. You have nothing to gain from Surf Browser’s presence. Only troubles. Only negatives. Avoid all that, and delete the tool as soon as the opportunity presents itself. Don’t delay as any postponing of its deletion causes further damages.

How Can I Remove Surf Browser Ads?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Surf Browser infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

STEP 1: Uninstall Surf Browser from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Delete Surf Browser from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Surf Browser from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall Surf Browser from Your Computer

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the Surf Browser program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.

STEP 2 : Remove Surf Browser from Chrome, Firefox or IE

Remove from Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools—> Extensions
• Remove any unknown extension by clicking on the little recycle bin
• If you are not able to delete the extension then navigate to C:\Users\”computer name“\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\and review the folders one by one.
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• If you are using the latest chrome version you need to do the following
• go to settings – Add person

• choose a preferred name.

• then go back and remove person 1
• Chrome should be malware free now

Remove from Mozilla Firefox

• Open Firefox
• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable and remove any unknown add on
• Open the Firefox’s Help Menu

• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

Remove from Internet Explorer

• Open IE
• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Go to Toolbars and Extensions
• Disable any suspicious extension.
• If the disable button is gray, you need to go to your Windows Registry and delete the corresponding CLSID
• On the Upper Right Corner of Internet Explorer Click on the Gear Icon.
• Click on Internet options

• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset.

• Check the “Delete Personal Settings Tab” and then Reset

• Close IE

Permanently Remove Surf Browser Leftovers

To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify any registry leftovers or temporary files.