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So you have encountered something suspicious on your computer named Adware.Multiplug? Then you’re probably very interested to know how this program landed on the PC system, what it does and what you’re supposed to do with it. In this article we’ve tried to answer all these questions and we might as well start with the last one. To help you delete Adware.Multiplug, we have provided a detailed and effective removal guide that you will find down below. Why would you need to delete this program, you may ask? Keep on reading. If its name didn’t make it obvious enough, Adware.Multiplug is an adware-type parasite that has been classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Adware is known to be the least virulent kind of parasite out there which doesn’t even remotely mean it’s something you want and/or need in your life. Such programs could be very misleading because while they seem to be more annoying than harmful, they could turn out to be an enormous issue later on. All that Adware.Multiplug provides you is headaches so the sooner you uninstall this pest, the better. Not only is it a constant threat for your machine but it also jeopardizes your privacy. Corrupted advertisements, corrupted third-party web links, corrupted program updates, etc. – that is just a small part of the overall malicious picture Adware.Multiplug paints after it gets installed. The parasite’s trickery, however, is far from over. If anything, it’s just getting started so the best thing you could possibly do in this scenario is to delete Adware.Multiplug for good.

 

How did I get infected with?

The most popular (and also the most secretive and the most efficient) distribution method is called freeware bundling. What is a bundle? This is a program package that most websites offer for free and it allows you the pragmatic option to install the entire bundle at once. Unfortunately, it also allows hackers to attach all kinds of malware to the safe programs so you could install them too thus compromising you own device. As you can see, this is an incredibly sneaky tactic because, at the end of the day, you have no one to blame but yourself. To prevent future virus infiltration, all you have to do is remain attentive and cautious in the installation process. Very easy, isn’t it? It is. And yet, thousands of PC users fall victims to this cheap trickery every year as they prefer to rush the installation thus leaving their devices vulnerable to infections. That is pretty much the exact opposite of what you should do if you want to keep your machine virus-free. Always take some extra time to check the software you’re installing in advance and don’t hesitate to shut out any malicious program that you notice. That means you have to opt for the Custom or Advanced option because it gives you the possibility to remain in control of the programs you download. Remember one thing and remember it well – it’s either you who leads the installation, or it’s the hackers. Make sure it’s you.

Why are these ads dangerous?

First of all, Adware.Multiplug applies its malicious techniques behind your back. If you don’t appreciate being shamelessly manipulated by a PC virus, that alone should convince you to immediately delete it. After successful infiltration, the virus starts modifying your browsers and firmly refuses to ask for your permission beforehand. It works just fine with all the popular browsers out there so you can expect to be seeing random changes in the settings of Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer. This malicious parasite then adds a browser extension which generates commercials. The problem is, all ads distributed by Adware.Multiplug are highly unreliable and MUST be avoided. Being a free program, this thing still needs to generate profit for its developers and it’s not a secret that hackers love using various monetizing systems such as the dubious pay-per-click mechanism. Adware parasites in general are extremely profit-orientated so you should know since the very beginning that your safety is crooks’ latest concern. As we mentioned before, all that Adware.Multiplug does is flood your computer with pop-ups, pop-unders, banners, interstitials, in-texts, hyperlinks and so on and what they all share is the fact that they are potentially harmful. You can be absolutely certain that some of the links brought to you by the parasite ARE corrupted and DO lead to compromised web sites, therefore they DO result in malware getting installed. Third-party links are no joke and soon enough you might end up in a situation where Adware.Multiplug is your smallest problem. This thing serves as a sneaky backdoor to parasites and as long as it’s present, your computer is in danger. Simple as that. What is also in danger, though, as if all of that wasn’t already enough, is your privacy. Adware.Multiplug has the worrisome habit of stealing information which might even include some personally-identifiable data that you definitely do not want in the greedy hands of cyber criminals. And yet, that is precisely where it goes. All of your passwords, usernames, IP addresses, email-addresses, search queries and even your own browsing history ends up in the wrong hands in order to bring them more profit. If you’re fairly fed up with seeing Adware.Multiplug’s trickery all over your device, take the initiative and get rid of this parasite. You could easily uninstall the virus manually by following the instructions below.

How Can I Remove Adware.Multiplug Ads?

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

STEP 2: Delete Adware.Multiplug from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Adware.Multiplug from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall Adware.Multiplug from Your Computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the Adware.Multiplug 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 Adware.Multiplug 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 Adware.Multiplug 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.