Remove Funbrowsi Ads from Chrome/Firefox/IE

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

Are you being constantly harassed by a malicious program called Funbrowsi? If so, we strongly recommend you to carefully read this article before you proceed to removing the virus. Funbrowsi may seem more annoying than harmful but it reality this thing could create a huge mess on your computer. If given enough time, this potentially unwanted adware program will make it utterly clear why we call it unwanted. Even though the program is supposed to enhance your online experience, Funbrowsi will definitely not make browsing fun. On the contrary, the parasite makes sure every webpage you visit is covered in advertisements (some are fake, some are corrupted and all are annoying). What’s even worse is that your opinion on the ads is utterly irrelevant. Once the parasite gets successfully installed, your permission is no longer needed in numerous situations – Funbrowsi also installs toolbars on its own and modifies some of your browsing settings without bothering to ask for your consent. The virus collects as much personal information as it possibly could and makes an overall effort to disrupt all of your online activities. You have no reason to keep thin nasty piece of software on your device, do you?

How did I get infected with?

The most popular distribution method nowadays is called freeware bundling. Hackers seem to particularly enjoy it as bundles not only allow them to infect thousands of people but to also do it in complete silence. This infiltration tactic is incredibly dangerous and even though Funbrowsi and other adware parasites are rather easy to remove, that is not the case with all PC viruses out there. Remember, Trojans horses and ransomware apply that very same technique. Our advice is to download program bundles from legitimate websites only and avoid all kinds of unverified pages when it comes to software. Also, make sure you check exactly which programs come bundled unless you want to be surprised with some kind of a “bonus” later on. Other thing we strongly advise you to do is avoid spam email-attachments or spam messages as they could be easily corrupted with malware too. Last but not least, do you have the habit of reading the Terms and Conditions? You definitely should. Rushing to click “I accept” without knowing what exactly you’re accepting may cause you a gigantic headache and at the end of the day you have no one to blame but yourself.

Why are these ads dangerous?

Being a PC infection, Funbrowsi cannot be safe. It was designed for commercial purposes only which means it has absolutely nothing to do with your cyber security. Once it gets installed, the program adds a malicious extension to all your browsers. You should know that Funbrowsi is perfectly compatible with Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer so it doesn’t really matter which one you prefer to use. The parasite needs its extension to inject your browsers with an incredibly impressive amount of pop-ups, pop-unders, banners, interstitials, in-texts, hyperlinks, etc. All of them are very hard to deal with as the virus generates ads till the very moment it gets deleted. Apart from being stubborn, the Funbrowsi commercials also hide a number of security threats. The program comes for free which means its developers rely mainly on the commercials to gain profit. In order to do so, they are willing to display you all kinds of unreliable ads. It should be your number one priority to stay away from all links on your PC screen that were distributed by the Funbrowsi parasite unless you’re deliberately trying to install more malware. In addition, Funbrowsi collects your browsing-related information and uses it to adjust the commercials. Hackers would love to gain some more money through the dubious pay-per-click system and you don’t need to become their sponsor. To put an end to all trickery  Funbrowsi brings along, you have to take quick measures and remove the parasite. If you decide to do so manually, please follow the detailed removal guide down below.

How Can I Remove Funbrowsi Ads?

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

STEP 2: Delete Funbrowsi from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Funbrowsi from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall Funbrowsi from Your Computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the Funbrowsi 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 Funbrowsi 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 Funbrowsi 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.