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Software Refresher is a potentially unwanted program with adware-like characteristics. Its very presence on your computer can, and will, lead to some severe unpleasantness if left unattended. The best way, to deal with it, is to remove it as soon as you become aware of its existence! Don’t delay for as long as you allow it to stay on your system the bigger the mess it will make. And, make no mistake. There is a possibility, albeit a small one, that its presence will lead to you facing The Blue Screen of Death. That’s right. It may be minuscule and insignificant, but that doesn’t mean it’s non-existent. The question is, are you ready to risk so much for the prospect of receiving what Software Refresher has to offer. And, what is that exactly? Nothing. It’s nothing. Everything this tool will bring on the table is negatives, headaches, issues, etc. All negatives. And, even if you do manage to find something positive, it will still be far outnumbered by the negatives. The PUP will most certainly throw you into an ocean of unpleasantness. Are you willing to accept that? Here’s a hint: don’t. Don’t make the foolish mistake of not taking action. Don’t just idly stand by as the tool wreaks havoc on your computer. Protect yourself and your system, and remove it as soon as the opportunity presents itself. You’ll save yourself an abundance of issues and headaches, and all sorts of grievances. You’ll also earn the gratitude of your future self. So, follow the experts’ advice, and remove Software Refresher as soon as you discover it’s residing on your PC. Trust that it’s the best course of action you can take. You won’t regret deleting it.

How did I get infected with?

How do you suppose you got stuck with such an infection? Like most cyber threats, Software Refresher succeeded in invading your computer by resorting to deception and finesse. It manages to gain access to your system through cleverness in a rather covert manner. So covert that you didn’t even realize it entered your system. That’s right. At first, you have no clue that you have a PUP on your PC. And, that continues until it decides to reveal itself to you. The tool’s usual manner of infiltration involves the use of the old but gold methods of invasion. However, the one it most often turns to is through freeware as it provides possibly the easiest entry point. And, why is that, do you think? Unfortunately, for reasons unknown, most users tend to throw caution to the wind when dealing with freeware. They rush through its installation and don’t even bother familiarizing themselves with the terms and conditions. To skip reading what the tool asks of you, and just agree to it, is a horrendous mistake. Don’t make it! Instead of giving into carelessness and relying on luck, be more careful! Don’t throw caution to the wind! Distraction, gullibility, and haste will lead to nothing good. They’re not your friends. They’re your enemies. So, treat them as such. Be more thorough, and remember that even a little extra attention goes a long, long way.

Why are these ads dangerous?

As was already stated, Software Refresher displays adware-type traits. That means that once it slithers its way into your systems, it puts you through a never-ending bombardment of pop-up advertisements. Each and every time you try to browse the web, you’ll be interrupted by the annoying ads. And, not only are they quite infuriating with their continuous popping up, but they’re also quite harmful. For one, since they are indeed ever-present, they end up slowing your computer’s performance to a crawl and cause frequent system crashes. And, not just that. They also pose a severe malware threat to you as they’re bundled with various malicious applications. Every time, you’re foolish enough to press a pop-up, you unwillingly agree to install the infection it’s hiding. So, unless it’s your desire to flood your system with more unwanted malware, do NOT click on even a single ad you see! It was already explained why that would be a horrendous mistake. Software Refresher was developed by Software Refresher, LP. They’ve designed it with one primary purpose – to produce pay-per-click revenue and web traffic. If it fails to fulfill its objective, they take it down, and it ceases to exist. That’s why the tool floods you with so many ads. It does everything in its power to avoid the fate of oblivion. And, that’s why it forces so many advertisements on you. Each one you click ensures its future. Do your best to ignore the ads, and NOT press even one, be it by accident or choice. Among everything else it does, the PUP also places your personal and financial information in grave jeopardy. It starts spying on you from the second it settles on your system and stops after it determines it has collected enough data from you. Not a moment before. After it reaches that conclusion, it proceeds to send everything it gathered to the third parties that published it. Once it’s in their hands, they can use it as they wish. The question is, are you going to allow strangers to have free reign with your private details? It’s up to you to decide. Know this, you have far more to gain by deleting the tool, from your system immediately after detection, than if you allow it to stay. Software Refresher is a hazardous infection that’s not worth even half the hassle it put you through. Get rid of it now. It’s for the best.

How Can I Remove Software Refresher Ads?

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

STEP 2: Delete Software Refresher from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Software Refresher from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall Software Refresher from Your Computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the Software Refresher 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 Software Refresher 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 Software Refresher 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.