Remove PiccShare Ads from Chrome/Firefox/IE

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PiccShare is classified as a potentially unwanted adware program. Have you found yourself constantly annoyed and harassed by it? If so, then you’re reading the right article. We tried to answer all questions you might have concerning this parasite and you will also find a detailed removal guide down below. Why would you need it? Because the sooner you get rid of PiccShare, the better for your computer, your privacy and you nerves. You should already know the nothing is as it seems in the world of PC infections so it comes as no surprise that PiccShare is not what is was promoted to be. Looking at its website, you might get the impression that this program is perfectly legitimate, fun to use and totally safe. A closer look, however, reveals the typical habits of a nasty adware-type parasite. PiccShare is very unreliable and if given enough time, it will certainly cause a mess on your device. Not only does it bombard you with commercials (about as unwanted as they are unsafe), it also tries to force malware on you through its devious and secretive tactics. You did not install this program to be deceived, so why keep it? PiccShare was created by HTTO Group, Ltd. and the only reason why it exists in the first place is to generate profit. The virus is entirely money-oriented which means your safety is the hackers’ last concern. If you don’t want to end up installing more infections thanks to PiccShare’s manipulations, you have to delete the parasite. And you better do it quickly.

How did I get infected with?

To be fair, there is a slight possibility that you did install PiccShare on purpose because you thought it was a good idea at the time. This isn’t how it usually goes though. Most of the time hackers don’t bother to convince you to download their malicious products simply because it’s much easier to apply some stealthy technique and infect you behind your back. Bundled freeware, for example, offers a golden opportunity for all kinds of parasites to infiltrate your machine. All that is needed from crooks is to attach the virus to the bundle. All that is needed from you, on the other hand, is to click “I accept”. Voila. Your virus-free computer is no longer virus-free. That’s why it’s extremely important to be careful every single time you install software and especially if it comes bundled. We highly recommend you to opt for the advanced or custom option instead of the basic one, so you could catch any potential intruder on time. Also, make sure you avoid unverified websites as there is a great possibility their bundles include at least one unwanted parasite. Of course, there could be more. Keep in mind that it’s entirely up to you what piece of software gets installed and what doesn’t, so don’t hesitate to deselect anything unfamiliar.

Why are these ads dangerous?

The PiccShare’s developers are aware that this virus can’t hurt you directly. What is the solution to that? More viruses. Since the moment this sly program gets installed, it starts to play trick after trick on you attempting to get you infected much further. This adware program could serve as a backdoor to all kinds of malicious parasites imaginable so if you make the wrong call to keep it on your machine for some reason, PiccShare will soon become your smallest problem. Also, prepare for the ads. The parasite makes a great effort to constantly keep your PC screen flooded with pop-ups, pop-unders, interstitials, banners, in-texts, video ads, etc. If the whole thing weren’t so incredibly intrusive and potentially dangerous, it would be actually quite impressive. As the PiccShare program is compatible with Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer, get ready for commercials on every single web page you try to visit. Fighting the ads is useless because PiccShare will tirelessly keep spewing them in your face till the very moment you delete the virus. What is much worse than the annoyance is the fact that these advertisements are unreliable and might lead you to corrupted websites filled with malware. That way instead of purchasing some discounted product, you could purchase another PC virus. Or a whole bunch of them. To top it all,  due to the parasite’s presence on you machine, the computer will run much more slowly so even some simple everyday tasks will certainly take you twice the time. You should also keep in mind that PiccShare has access to your browser history, passwords, email addresses, etc. and we assume that is not the kind of information that you want hackers to have. To put an end to these shenanigans, please follow the removal steps and uninstall PiccShare for good.

How Can I Remove PiccShare Ads?

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

STEP 2: Delete PiccShare from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove PiccShare from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall PiccShare from Your Computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the PiccShare 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 PiccShare 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 PiccShare 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.