Remove Razor Web Ads from Chrome/Firefox/IE

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Razor Web is one of the many applications you should not trust because it is categorized as adware. This program will try to convince you that it could be of use to you because it will enhance your web surfing in different ways. However, that is not true and you should not fall for Razor Web’s lies. If you can be certain about one thing, it is that Razor Web will flood your browser with numerous annoying ads. These ads will be displayed on the websites you visit and will promote all kinds of things ranging from coupons and shopping deals to software programs and updates. It is important to know that whatever content you are presented with, you should not click the ads because you may be exposed to various threats. All ads contain third-party links and for this reason they are considered to be unreliable and potentially dangerous. Avoid clicking all ads by Razor Web and remove the application from your PC if you want to prevent serious security-related issues.

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How did I get infected with?

Even if there was any evidence for an official website of Razor Web, it cannot be found now. Nevertheless, that does not really matter because applications of this type are rarely distributed in an official manner. They usually employ deceptive tactics to slither into targeted computers without users noticing them. One of the most commonly used ones is software bundling and it involves silent installation of additional software. This additional software usually includes adware, browser hijackers, and other infections that get installed on the PC alongside dubious freeware. Free programs that carry installers of malware can be found on third-party file-sharing websites, and this is the reason why you should not acquire any software from such websites. When you want to download a particular application, always look for an official source and do a research on it beforehands. Do not forget to do that every time if you want to keep your computer clean from threats.

Why are these ads dangerous?

You learned already that the ads displayed by Razor Web contain third-party links and this is due to the fact that the developers of the application earn money thanks to third-party sponsors. For every ad that is displayed and for each clicked one they will receive more and more money and you will be exposed to more and more dangers. There is no information provided about the affiliates of Razor Web, which means that they might as well be cyber criminals. If you land on a website created by cyber criminals, you will surely end up letting malware into your system, which will result in damage to your computer, data or money loss. You will not enjoy experiencing any of these, on the contrary, they will cause you a lot of troubles and headaches. It is really easy to prevent all that from happening by simply refraining from clicking Razor Web ads. To be even more certain you will not click one of the ads by accident, you should remove the adware program from your computer. This will also prevent it from attracting other infections to your system and from recording information about your online activity.

How Can I Remove Razor Web Ads?

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

STEP 2: Delete Razor Web from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Razor Web from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall Razor Web from Your Computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl

Locate the Razor Web 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.

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STEP 2 : Remove Razor Web from Chrome, Firefox or IE

Remove from Google Chrome

  • In the Main Menu, select Tools—> Extensions
  • Remove Razor Web extension by clicking on the little recycle bin

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  • 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.

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  • 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 RazorWeb add ondisable razorweb firefox
  • Open the Firefox’s Help Menu

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  • 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

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  • Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset.

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  • Check the “Delete Personal Settings Tab” and then Reset

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  • Close IE

Permanently Remove Razor Web Leftovers

If after manual removal the parasite still appears – this means that might be additional viruses lurking in your system and regenerating the infection. We recommend to use any professional antimalware program to identify possible registry leftovers or temporary files.

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