Remove BrowserArmor Ads from Chrome/Firefox/IE

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BrowserArmor sounds like a program that will defend your browser from different threats, however, it is not. Although the developers of BrowserArmor will want you to believe that the program will keep you safe while you are on the web, you should not fall for their tricks and remove it from your PC right away. It is not difficult to recognize when your system has been infected with adware because such infections manifest themselves by displaying countless ads on every single website the user enters. This means that you will know when BrowserArmor has infected your PC because it will generate different ads that are most likely to carry labels such as “Ads by BrowserArmor”, or other similar ones. You should remember not to interact with any of them because the only thing that can happen is to let more infections enter your PC. As soon as you start seeing ads by BrowserArmor, you should take measures to delete the program and the information provided in this article will help you do that.

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How did I get infected with?

Adware infections are quite common because they can be distributed in a variety of ways. The most popular and successful one is considered to be software bundling. It involves silent installation of additional software and relies on users’ carelessness when it comes to acquiring freeware. The installers of the adware programs and other infections are bundled with the installers of free applications found on unreliable third-party file-sharing websites. When users download and install such applications, they also acquire the bunch of additional programs that are packed with it. It is very likely that this will be mentioned in one of the setup steps, but can only be prevented if Custom/Advanced installation option is selected and all setup steps are completed with care. Nevertheless, it is best to simply acquire freeware from official sources and do a research on the apps you have chosen before you download them.

Why are these ads dangerous?

We made it clear already that you will know which ads are displayed by BrowserArmor because they will be labeled. This will make it easier for you to avoid them which is what you should always do. The ads generated by BrowserArmor should not be clicked because they may send you to potentially dangerous third-party websites. These websites may belong to cyber criminals whose aim is to spread malware and this is what you should expect from the websites to do. We are sure that you will not be happy if that happens, so make sure you prevent it by staying away from BrowserArmor ads. Note that refraining from clicking the ads may not be enough to keep your PC clean because you will still have an adware program residing on it. This program will make your system vulnerable and may attract other infections to your computer. You should also know that BrowserArmor will collect information about your browsing habits, which means that every move you make on the web will be recorded. Do not let this suspicious activity continue and protect your PC by removing BrowserArmor from it immediately.

How Can I Remove BrowserArmor Ads?

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

STEP 2: Delete BrowserArmor from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove BrowserArmor from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall BrowserArmor from Your Computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl

Locate the BrowserArmor 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 BrowserArmor 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.

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset.

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  • Check the “Delete Personal Settings Tab” and then Reset

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  • Close IE

Permanently Remove BrowserArmor 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.

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