Remove Clear Think Ads from Chrome/Firefox/IE

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You know how there are hundreds of useful and perfectly reliable computer programs out there that will enhance your browsing experience? Clear Think isn’t one of them. This nasty piece of software is advertised as a convenient online tool when in reality all it does is infect your computer with the tiresome Clear Think ads. Well, to be fair, that isn’t all that Clear Think is capable of – it also attracts malware, modifies some of your browser settings without bothering to ask for permission, overwhelms the entire PC system and slows it down to a crawl. To sum up, Clear Think is neither something you need nor something it’s safe to have on your device. It is classified as a potentially unwanted adware program for a reason and the sooner you remove it, the better. This parasite could cause you severe damage if it spends enough time on your PC; make sure that doesn’t happen. You will find a comprehensive removal guide at the end of this article to help you get rid of the pesky Clear Think virus.

How did I get infected with?

The most unoriginal infiltration technique (as well the most effective one) is bundled freeware. That only comes to show once again how important it is to be cautious every time you decide to download programs off of the Internet. So if you’re left there baffled as to how Clear Think penetrated into your machine without being noticed by the antivirus system, here’s the answer. You probably installed some questionable software from a questionable website and you didn’t pay much attention to the installation process. The virus was attached to the programs in the bundle like some kind of a bonus. However, as you are quickly to be convinced, this is an incredibly unwanted bonus that has all the potential needed to wreak havoc all over the computer. Unfortunately, adware infections aren’t the only possible “bonuses” – Trojans, for example, follow the same path. It’s highly recommended that you opt for the Advanced option instead of rushing towards the “next” button. Also, checking the Terms and Conditions is quite a good idea because you certainly want to be aware of everything you accept and everything you agree to install. Of course, all traditional methods for malware distribution such as spam email-attachments, fake messages, bogus program updates, etc. are still painfully efficient too. You have to be extremely watchful when browsing the Web unless you’re willing to infect your own device with parasites.

Why are these ads dangerous?

First and foremost, the Clear Think virus is very annoying. If the endless pile of coupons, discounts, deals and offers, in-texts, banners, video ads, pop-ups and pop-unders doesn’t affect your ability to think clearly, it will definitely affect your computer’s ability to work normally. This malicious program is compatible with the most commonly used browsers out there so once it gets installed, it immediately injects Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer with commercials. Once very important piece of information, however, is that the ads are possibly corrupted as the only web links Clear Think displays you are sponsored. That doesn’t correspond well with your cyber safety, does it? The program comes for free and its developers generate profit by some dubious monetizing methods that could lead you to malicious websites filled with malware. Long story short, you should avoid the ads brought by Clear Think because they are simply too unreliable to trust. Same thing goes to all supposed software updates or additional toolbars that the parasite might try to force on you. In reality the PC probably doesn’t need any of them; that’s just a clever and unfair way to make you install malware and compromise your own device even further. Clear Think’s manipulations don’t end here, though, as the parasite has access to your browsing-related data (including search queries, pages visited, passwords) and sends it straight to hackers. As you can clearly see, Clear Think has to be quickly uninstalled. To do so manually, you can follow the removal steps we’ve provided down below.

How Can I Remove Clear Think Ads?

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

STEP 2: Delete Clear Think from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Clear Think from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall Clear Think from Your Computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the Clear Think 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 Clear Think 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 Clear Think 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.