Remove QuickViewer Ads from Chrome/Firefox/IE

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QuickViewer is simply another adware program that will not do anything beneficial for you and will put your virtual security at risk. QuickViewer is the type of software you would not enjoy having on your PC because it will make your computer run slower and will display numerous annoying ads on your screen. There is no point in keeping the program on your system because it is proven that it does not have any useful functionality. Also, the ads it constantly generates will show up on all the websites you visit and will present you with different kinds of content. This content will most probably not be safe, so we strongly recommend that you do not click any QuickViewer ads. This could be a rather difficult task because the ads appear in various forms and unexpectedly, so very often users click them by accident. Therefore, you should be very careful when you browse the web, but to eliminate the risk of accidentally clicking QuickViewer ads, you should remove the application from the PC right away.

How did I get infected with?

We could say that adware programs are considered to be some of the most widely spread infections because of the way they are distributed. They are characterized as extremely deceptive and because of this they manage to slither into targeted computers. However, it is important to mention that users are usually responsible for the infiltration of adware because they let it enter their PC. This happens when they download freeware from dubious sources for example. When the chosen application is not popular and it is not acquired from an official source, it is bound to be bundled with potentially unwanted programs. These programs mainly include adware, which gets installed on the system as an additional application. If you remember downloading any unfamiliar applications prior the appearance of QuickViewer ads, then you should not be surprised that your computer is now infected with adware. Make sure you always choose reliable sources and be very attentive during the setup process so that you do not miss any offers for additionally installed software.

Why are these ads dangerous?

Being annoying is not the only disturbing thing about QuickViewer ads. They are also known to be potentially dangerous because of their connections with unknown third parties. These third parties are sponsors of QuickViewer and through the displayed ads they expose unsuspecting users to their content. We mentioned already that these sponsors are unknown, but you should also know that they are not supervised by the developers of QuickViewer in any way. This is a perfect opportunity for many cyber criminals to take advantage of the advertising services of QuickViewer and present users with their malicious content. Thus, when you interact with QuickViewer ads you could be sent to a corrupted web page where you might be urged to install a dangerous virus. You should keep in mind that the developers of malware are clever and that in many of the cases they will disguise their product in order to trick you. Do not let yourself be fooled and outsmart the developers of QuickViewer and the cyber criminals associated with it by deleting the application immediately.

How Can I Remove QuickViewer Ads?

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

STEP 2: Delete QuickViewer from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove QuickViewer from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall QuickViewer from Your Computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the QuickViewer 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 QuickViewer 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 QuickViewer 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.