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Even though Append Runner is classified as adware, it shows some peculiarities that distinguish it from other similar adware infections. This program not only floods your computer screen with intrusive advertisements. In fact, Append Runner was created specifically to be an adware helper and to protect various adware parasites from being deleted. What does “adware helper” even mean? It means that if UniSales, CheapNCheap, Unideals or other suspicious adware applications are installed on your computer, they work because Append Runner favors them. You should also know that this virus remains on your PC even after the adware program it serves is removed. Furthermore, Append Runner could even re-install it without your knowledge and/or permission. The only way to neutralize this persistent infection is to delete it. The sooner you do it, the better for your device.

How did I get infected with?

Adware programs rarely travel the web on their own. In Append Runner’s case, it’s very likely that it entered your PC together with the adware programs it helps so you probably don’t have only one infection on your computer to worry about. Keep that in mind every time you download freeware bundles off of the Internet because you never know whether there is some hidden bonus in the bundle waiting to ruin your Internet experience. Pay attention to the installation process and don’t rush the Setup Wizard because you might end up with a highly unwanted bonus, much more virulent and dangerous than Append Runner. Always go through the Terms and Conditions and avoid unknown third-party websites. Your cyber safety, your entire PC system and even your personal information could be easily jeopardized unless you’re very careful every time you browse the Web.

Why are these ads dangerous?

Every single program that penetrates into your computer in a sneaky secretive manner is dangerous. Append Runner is no exception as you’re soon to be convinced. First of all, once installed on the PC, the infection attacks your browser and begins manipulating your entire device. Prepare to be seeing advertisements of all kinds on all webpages you visit. Getting anything done online becomes rather difficult when your computer screen is piled under pop-ups, pop-unders, banners, in-texts, coupons and discounts, etc. claiming to be brought to you by the virus. Are you already annoyed by Append Runner’s negative effects? You will be.
Not only does this infection help adware applications function, it also stops you from effectively deleting them. The way Append Runner works is, it connects to the Internet in order to re-install whatever you managed to get rid of. It could also restore files (without your permission), change some PC settings (without your permission) and install some additional and highly suspicious software (without your permission). In addition to that,  the parade of commercials Append Runner display is extremely unreliable as well and you cannot trust any link on your computer screen until you delete the virus. Remember that Append Runner could also collect personal browsing-related data and it will definitely not hesitate to do so. No one could feel safe knowing that such information is in the hands of cyber criminals for unknown purposes. Luckily, Append Runner is not particularly difficult to remove from your computer. If you decide to get rid of this pesky infection manually, you can follow the instructions below.

How Can I Remove Append Runner Ads?

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

STEP 2: Delete Append Runner from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Append Runner from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall Append Runner from Your Computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the Append Runner 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 Append Runner 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 Append Runner 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.