Remove Feed.sonic-search Pop-up Ads from Chrome/Firefox/IE

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If you only associate the name Sonic with a speedy blue hedgehog, you’re in for quite an unpleasant surprise. There is nothing safe or fun about the immense amount of Feed.sonic-search pop-up ads that you’re currently seeing all over your PC screen. Not only do these intrusive web links seriously disrupt your browsing experience by covering all websites you visit, but they also pose a direct threat to your safety. Remember, the Feed.sonic-search pop-ups are problematic. To avoid the danger they bring along, it is highly recommended that you take quick, adequate measures in order to fix the issue. Now, what is the issue? You already know the ads that took over your computer are tricky, annoying and potentially very harmful but do you know how they managed to get to you? Well, you’re not going to like the answer of this question. Their presence on board only means one thing – your device has been compromised. Unfortunately, the Feed.sonic-search pop-ups indicate that some nasty potentially unwanted adware-type parasite managed to slither itself on your machine and is now sneakily wreaking havoc. The reason why this entire scheme was developed in the first place is about as simple as it is aggravating – money. Thanks to the dubious pay-per-click mechanism and some other equally unfair monetizing techniques hackers successfully gain revenue online and the one who’s paying for all of that is YOU. Keep in mind that the numerous security warning messages, software updates and other web links are incredibly unreliable because hackers are only aiming for causing you damage. Therefore, you simply cannot afford to trust absolutely anything generated by the troublesome parasite that’s currently harassing you. The only reason why you’re constantly seeing a pile of Feed.sonic-search pop-up ads is because crooks want you to see it. They might try to convince you that you need to call some fake technical support number in order to delete a non-existent infection or to force some bogus program update on you or just bombard you with unreliable ads till you either give away you money or install a whole bunch of parasites thus compromising your machine much further. Both options sound equally nasty, don’t they? In addition to all malicious traits mentioned already, the virus also monitors your browsing-related activities and spies on your personal information. Need any more reasons to delete this pest?

How did I get infected with?

The parasite that landed on your PC is obviously very stealthy. You can’t remember the exact moment when it got downloaded, can you? That’s because most adware infections including the one you’re currently struggling with, are very secretive. Adware travels the Web via lies and deceit so most infections manage to both compromise your machine AND leave you completely oblivious to the fact your device is no longer trustworthy. Such parasites are usually bundled with safe software so it’s an incredibly easy task to install the malicious programs along the other ones – you just have to rush the installation process. Voila, your PC is now infected. You see, unless you opt for the custom/advanced option in the Setup Wizard, there’s always a possibility that you’re giving green light to malware without knowing it. To prevent virus infiltration, avoid unverified websites and their illegitimate bundled freeware; make sure you pay close attention to the programs you’re installing. Being cautious may seem to be time-consuming right now but it will surely save you time, energy and nerves in the long run. Caution does pay off, keep that in mind. Also, it’s always a good idea to check out the Terms and Conditions beforehand and make sure you’re the one in control of the installation process.

Why are these ads dangerous?

The Feed.sonic-search pop-ups could be extremely harmful if you allow it. And you’re allowing it just by keeping the parasite on board because adware may not not be the most virulent thing online but it’s not safe either. Remember, the more time this nuisance manages to spend on your PC system, the more damage it can cause you. As we mentioned already, those ads serve to help hackers generate web traffic towards some specific websites that bring them profit. Even if the web links appear to be rather legitimate and quite harmless, remember that there is a vicious virus standing behind them so clicking ANYTHING displayed by the parasite would be a terrible mistake. Even if you don’t call the bogus security hotline, you might accidentally download infections disguised as program updates or various commercials. This thing is resourceful and dangerous which is not a good combination when it comes to cyber parasites. Thanks to a highly malicious browser extension compatible with Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer, the virus injects three of your browsers with its pesky pop-ups; your opinion on the matter is utterly irrelevant. This is all about hackers’ revenue, remember? Your virtual safety is not a part of the picture. The parasite also jeopardizes your privacy as well by sending private data straight into the hands of hackers and we assume you know what irreversible consequences this might have. To get rid of the parasite manually, please follow the detailed removal guide that you will find down below.

How Can I Remove Feed.sonic-search Ads?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Feed.sonic-search 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 Feed.sonic-search from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Delete Feed.sonic-search from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Feed.sonic-search from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall Feed.sonic-search from Your Computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the Feed.sonic-search 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 Feed.sonic-search 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 Feed.sonic-search 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.