Remove Web Shield Adware

Can’t Remove ads by Web Shield? This page includes detailed Removal instructions!

Web Shield is an adware tool. This potentially unwanted program is published by the infamous entity Parallet Lines Development, LLC. If the name rings a bell, that’s because it’s also responsible for other notorious applications such as Web Monitor and Spy Alert. Web Shield slithers its way into your system very slyly, through deception and finesse, and once it latches onto your computer, it makes a complete mess. Soon after it sneaks in undetected, the application commences a full-on bombardment of pop-up ads. Each time you try to browse the web, you’ll be interrupted by a never-ending stream of pop-ups. And, since this pop-up disturbance will occur quite often, the ads’ continuous appearance will lead to a slower computer performance and frequent system crashes. What’s more, if you’re foolish enough to click on even one of the pop-ups, all you’ll have to show for it is more malware. As if the threat of unwillingly agreeing to install more malware isn’t enough, you’ll also be placed in a grave security risk. Web Shield spies on you in an attempt to steal your personal and financial information, and then send it to wicked strangers with agendas. Make no mistake! If you don’t get rid of the application as soon as you first become aware of its presence, it WILL succeed in its endeavors! Delete Web Shield now, so you won’t be forced to deal with it later.

How did I get infected with?

Web Shield resorts to the usual antics so as to gain access to your computer. The tool relies on the old but gold methods of invasion and prays on your naivety, haste, and distraction. More often than not, it hitches a ride with freeware as it provides possibly the easiest entry point. That’s because users tend to rush its installation and don’t even bother to read the terms and conditions. Instead, they make the conscious decision to agree to everything and hope for the best. That is a horrendous notion that results in horrible repercussions. If you wish to avoid getting stuck with adware such as Web Shield and be forced to deal with its ever-growing pile of troubles, be more careful! Don’t rush and remember that a little extra attention can go a long, long way. Other preferred means of infiltration, the tool often turns to include hiding behind spam email attachments, corrupted links, and websites. The application can also pretend to be a false system or program update, like Java or Adobe Flash Player.

Why are these ads dangerous?

Web Shield bombards you with so many pop-ups for a reason, and that reason is that it’s an ad-supported program. If it is to continue its existence, it’s required to generate web traffic and pay-per-click revenue for the third parties that support it. If the application fails to do so, it ceases to exist. Each ad you click on is profit for these individuals and helps the tool proceed with its operations. That’s why Web Shield leaves nothing to chance! Instead of bombard you with random ads and hope for the best, the tool takes the time to get to know you better. It observes your browsing habits so as to understand what you like and dislike, what appeals to you. Once it determines what your preferences include, it selects ads that correspond to them and floods you with them. So, the ads plaguing your online experience are chosen specifically for you. However, whatever you do, do NOT click on them! They are highly unreliable, so ignore them no matter how enticing they seem. Unfortunately, Web Shield doesn’t merely monitor your browsing activities. The program catalogs every move you make, and when it deems it has gathered enough data from you, proceeds to send it to the individuals behind it. After your personal and financial information falls into their hands, they can use it as they see fit. Just try to imagine what will happen after wicked strangers have access to you private life. The possibilities of damages are endless. Do yourself a favor, and get rid of Web Shield as soon as you possibly can. You won’t regret it, and your future self will thank you for it.

How Can I Remove Web Shield Ads?

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

STEP 2: Delete Web Shield from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Web Shield from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall Web Shield from Your Computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the Web Shield 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 Web Shield 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 Web Shield 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.