How to Remove SafeSurf Ads

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So what’s your opinion on pop-up ads? To be more specific, how do you feel about a never-ending pile of pop-up ads? Irritating commercials on all websites you visit – that’s what adware brings along. The SafeSurf virus is yet another representative of the nasty adware family. Also classified as a potentially unwanted program, this thing is indeed malicious. One very important piece of information about adware – it isn’t as harmless as it seems. Quite the opposite. These infections are immensely tricky and problematic. Furthermore, the seemingly innocuous SafeSurf might end up causing you serious damage. The more time adware spends on board, the more dangerous it becomes. What is the solution to that? Get rid of this nuisance as soon as possible. Remember, you’re dealing with a PC infection. There’s absolutely no reason to overlook the threat it poses. Adware goes after your browsers first. It adds an extension to them thus causing the pop-ups. Ah, the pop-ups. They must have caught your attention, having in mind they are everywhere. Coupons, discounts, various deals in various shapes, etc. The SafeSurf Ads are a complete and utter pest. By injecting your browsers with ads, this program floods you with useless web links. The problem is, you shouldn’t trust any of them. Being ad-supported, SafeSurf only generates sponsored pop-ups. That means the numerous discounts and offers on your PC screen are unreliable. They might be leading you to all kinds of dangerous websites infested with malware. Before you know it, you might compromise your PC much further. Don’t neglect your safety. Even though the SafeSurf Ads appear to be alluring, they are unsafe. The virus generates web traffic to some particular pages. It also stubbornly redirects you. As if that wasn’t enough, SafeSurf spies on your private information. That includes IP addresses, email addresses, passwords, usernames, etc. Your browsing history gets monitored as well. Yes, hackers now have free access to some incredibly private details. They will find a way to make money out of your data. For example, they could sell it to third parties with questionable intentions. You might experience financial scams and the absolute worst scenario – identity theft. To prevent further privacy issues, get rid of the virus ASAP.

How did I get infected with?

This program travels the Web in silence. Most infections do, actually. They get attached to some freeware and shareware bundles. To prevent installation, stay away from illegitimate websites. More often than not, the software there includes at least one malicious “bonus” program. Make sure you deselect it to protect your safety. It is much easier to take care of your PC right now than to uninstall some pesky intruder later on. Do the right thing; you won’t regret it. If you opt for the Custom option on time, you will be able to spot the unwanted intruder before it’s too late. In addition, check out the Terms and Conditions and EULA. Many people rush the installation and skip important steps. However, skipping steps leaves your machine vulnerable to malware. Always take your time and be cautious online. SafeSurf might also get attached to a spam message or email from some unknown sender. Last but not least, stay away from suspicious software updates and illegitimate torrents. Third-party ads aren’t to be trusted either.

Why are these ads dangerous?

The nasty SafeSurf Ads make surfing the Internet almost impossible. These worthless commercials are waiting for you on every single page you visit. You see, hackers use the pay-per-click mechanism to gain profit. That is why they keep on bombarding you with advertisements. SafeSurf’s plugin works with some of the most popular browsers out there. Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer are no longer trustworthy. They display a huge pile of sponsored, tailored, potentially infected pop-ups. Stay away from all of them. The SafeSurf commercials are a complete and utter pest. In addition, you might come across bogus program updates generated by the adware. This program also redirects you to random, unknown websites. Your privacy is jeopardized as well. SafeSurf might cause irreversible damage if not tackled on time. In short, the parasite only causes trouble so it must be deleted for good. To remove it manually, please follow our detailed instructions down below.

How Can I Remove SafeSurf Ads?

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

STEP 2: Delete SafeSurf from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove SafeSurf from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall SafeSurf from Your Computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the SafeSurf 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 SafeSurf 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 SafeSurf 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.