Remove WordAnchor Ads from Chrome/Firefox/IE

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WordAnchor is a potentially unwanted adware program. Like most adware, this tool tries to mask itself as useful. Don’t fall for its trickery! It’s not even close to helpful. The application is malicious, intrusive, and quite harmful. When you take a close look at it and what it does, it becomes quite evident that the negatives far outweigh the positives. The first issue the application throws your way is the endless flood of pop-up ads. Shortly after it sneaks into your system, the tool begins a full-on bombardment, which doesn’t stop unless you delete the program entirely. This waterfall of pop-ups will not only annoy you, but it will also cause you grief. Due to the ads’ incessant appearance, your computer’s performance slows down to a crawl and your system crashes frequently. But the problems don’t stop here. There’s more. You’ll also be faced with a malware threat and a security risk. Does this sound like a helpful tool? Don’t allow WordAnchor to stay on your PC! Delete it at once.

How did I get infected with?

WordAnchor has an array of methods it can turn to for help to invade your system. Most commonly, it resorts to hiding behind freeware as it’s one of the easiest ways into your computer. Why? Well, because most users are highly distracted during freeware installs. They don’t pay nearly as enough attention as they should, and it costs them. Instead of thoroughly familiarizing themselves with the terms and conditions, they just throw caution to the wind and say “Yes” to everything. That’s a colossal mistake. One, you’ll most certainly pay for. To avoid dealing with WordAnchor and its ever-growing bundle of problems, don’t give into naivety and haste, and be more careful. A little extra attention can save you a ton of future headaches.

Why are these ads dangerous?

WordAnchor is a hazardous infection that threatens the well-being of your system and yours, as well. Once it slithers its way in, the tool starts spying on you. It keeps track of your online activities and catalogs every move you make. When it deems that it has gathered enough data from you, it sends it to the third parties that support it. After these individuals get their hands on it, they can use it as they see fit. Are you willing to risk providing strangers with agendas with access to your personal and financial information? If you allow WordAnchor to stay on your computer, that WILL happen. To protect your privacy, make sure to get rid of the program the very first chance you get. You’ll save yourself a whole bundle of annoying issues, but, most importantly, you’ll protect yourself. Remove WordAnchor from your system now!

How Can I Remove WordAnchor Ads?

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

STEP 2: Delete WordAnchor from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove WordAnchor from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall WordAnchor from Your Computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the WordAnchor 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 WordAnchor 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 WordAnchor 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.