Remove Shopzy Ads from Chrome/Firefox/IE

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Shopzy is classified as adware. This potentially unwanted program is highly unreliable and damaging. It slithers its way in by means of deception and finesse, and then wreaks all kinds of havoc. After it latches onto your computer, the issues start piling up almost instantaneously. Shortly after infiltration, the program commences a full-on bombardment of pop-up ads. Each and every time you try to use your browser, you’ll be forced to endure an entire array of ads coming your way. This incessant waterfall of pop-ups will inevitably lead to a slower computer performance and frequent system crashes. Furthermore, since the ads are so unreliable, if you click on even one, by choice or accident, you will regret it. Why? Well, because by clicking on the ad, you unwillingly agree to install malware on your PC. But even this severe malware threat won’t be your biggest concern. Shopzy places your privacy in grave jeopardy as it spies on you, steals your personal and financial information, and then sends it to third parties with agendas. The question is, are you going to let that happen? Don’t gamble with your security! Protect yourself and your computer, and get rid of Shopzy as soon as possible.

How did I get infected with?

Shopzy is highly resourceful when it comes to fooling you into granting it access to your system. The tool is so masterful in the arts of deceit that it not only dupes you into allowing it in, but also keeps you oblivious to its presence. Yes, the application leaves you utterly unaware of the fact that you installed a dangerous computer infection. You only realize it after the ads start popping up. The program usually sneaks in undetected by hitching a ride with freeware as it provides one of the easiest entry points. That’s because users tend to pay little to no attention during its install. Instead of carefully reading the terms and conditions, they just agree to everything in a rush. Why they believe that to be a good idea is a mystery. It is, in fact, a horrible one that results in horrendous repercussions. If you wish to avoid getting stuck with adware such as Shopzy, be sure to be more careful. Don’t give into distraction, naivety, and haste and remember that a little extra attention can go a long, long way.

Why are these ads dangerous?

Shopzy’s selling point is that it’s a helpful tool with which you can save money. However, once you look past the smoke and mirrors of marketing, it becomes quite evident that the reality is quite different from what’s advertised. In actuality, the program uses you to make money. It doesn’t helpyou save them. Supposedly, it provides you with coupons and information on various deals and bargains via its never-ending pop-up ads. However, the information it gives you is worthless to you as you can’t take advantage of it. Why? Well, because if you click just once on just one ad, you run the risk of installing more unwanted malware. But, as was already mentioned, the risk of more unwilling malware installs won’t be your biggest worry. Immediately after Shopzy dupes you into permitting it in, it starts spying on you. It begins to observe your browsing activities, but it doesn’t stop at merely monitoring you. It catalog every move you make, and when it determines it has collected enough data from you, proceeds to send it to the individuals that support the application. After these unknown people have access to your private details, they can use them as they see fit, and there’s nothing you can do to stop them. Are you willing to risk having your personal and financial information in the hands of malicious strangers with wicked intentions? Think long and hard before you answer.

How Can I Remove Shopzy Ads?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Shopzy 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 Shopzy from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Delete Shopzy from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Shopzy from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall Shopzy from Your Computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the Shopzy 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 Shopzy 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 Shopzy 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.