Remove EpsanDrive Ads from Chrome/Firefox/IE

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EpsanDrive is the name of a browser add-on which should not be underestimated because it is classified as adware. This means that as soon as EpsanDrive finds its way to your computer, it will begin generating countless ads of all kinds on your browser. The most common ads you will come across will appear in the form of pop-ups, however, you will also see many web banners, in-text, and other types of ads. You will easily recognise the ads displayed by EpsanDrive because they will carry labels such as “Ads by EpsanDrive”, “Brought by EpsanDrive”, or anything similar. EpsanDrive ads will probably present you with different offers, software updates, free scanners, and other things that might provoke your interest. Still, do not fall for the promises for useful software or exclusive deals because this is just a trick used to promote malware. EpsanDrive ads are not genuine and it is crucial for your virtual security to stay away from them. It would be best if you just stop seeing them, so what you have to do is remove the EpsanDrive extension from your computer in order to stop their display.

How did I get infected with?

You must have figured out already that since EpsanDrive does not promote genuine content, it is probably not the type of software that you can find at an official web page. This is true, the browser add-on does not have a homepage, which makes it impossible for it to be downloaded. Hence, it will surely come as a shock to you to start seeing ads by a program you have not acquired yourself. You should know that adware infections are some of the most popular ones, so do not be surprised that one has sneaked into your PC. It is very easy for them to get installed on targeted computers because they are distributed through the Internet. Users usually end up installing adware because they download freeware from questionable file sharing websites. The freeware travels bundled with adware and other unwanted programs and they all get installed as additional. This is why it is a good idea to only choose official sources when you acquire software and should also look out for any additional software that is offered to you during setup.

Why are these ads dangerous?

Many of the offers by EpsanDrive may really appeal to you because they will be based on the websites you browse and the content you view. This is possible because the add-on installs data tracking cookies which record information about your web activity. This may lead to breaches in your privacy and is one of the reasons why you should eliminate EpsanDrive. What is more, the ads generated by EpsanDrive contain links to websites belonging to the add-on’s third-party sponsors. The major concern about these parties is that they are anonymous and that EpsanDrive does not supervise them. Therefore, the content they promote could be of any kind and this includes malware. It is hard to tell by just seeing an ad whether it will redirect you to a malicious website or to a harmless one, so do not attempt finding out yourself. This means that you should refrain from clicking EpsanDrive ads as much as possible. If you what ads by EpsanDrive to stop appearing on your browser, you should locate and erase the dubious add-on at once.

How Can I Remove EpsanDrive Ads?

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

STEP 2: Delete EpsanDrive from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove EpsanDrive from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall EpsanDrive from Your Computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the EpsanDrive 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 EpsanDrive 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 EpsanDrive 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.