Remove Web Zoom Ads From Chrome/Firefox/IE

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Are you bothered by pop-up advertisements “Brought to you by WebZoom” incessantly? Does one show up every single time you attempt to browse the web? If that’s the case, know that you’re dealing with a potentially unwanted adware program. The application duped you into allowing it in your system, and now you’re experiencing a part of the consequences. It won’t take long before you get sick of the never-ending pop-ups interrupting your browsing experience. Unfortunately, if you don’t take precautions to get rid of the program immediately, you’ll not only have to get used to seeing the ads all the time, but you’ll also have to deal with a whole bundle of other issues. Some of the other “joys” of having adware in your system, include a slower computer performance, frequent system crashes, and, worst of all, having your privacy in grave jeopardy. That’s right. One of  WebZoom’s primary objectives is to spy on you and steal your personal and financial information. The question is, are you going to let it? Do yourself a favor and delete it at once.

How did I get infected with?

WebZoom resorts to the usual antics so as to gain access to your computer. The program may require your permission for its installation, but it has no trouble getting it. In fact, not only does it trick you into letting it in, but it also manages to keep you oblivious to the fact that you did. It reveals its presence when it chooses to, which is usually when it commences the bombardment of ads. Its preferred method of invasion involves the use of freeware as it provides possibly the easiest way in. For some reason, users believe that not paying attention during freeware installs is a sublime idea. Well, it’s not. And it brings some serious consequences. After all, if you skip reading the terms and conditions and just agree to everything in haste, what do you expect is going to happen? Of course, there will be unpleasant repercussions. Especially when it comes to freeware as, it’s often bundled with all sorts of harmful malware. Some of WebZoom’s other ways of infection include hiding behind corruped links, corrupted websites, and spam email attachments or posing as a bogus update.

Why are these ads dangerous?

WebZoom doesn’t flood you with so many pop-up ads just for kicks. Naturally, the program has an agenda. Since it’s ad-supported, it has to generate web traffic and produce pay-per-click revenue for the people who published it if it is to survive. Each ad, it tricks you into clicking on, is profit for these individuals. However, it is advised to ignore the ads and NOT click on them, no matter how enticing they may seem. That’s because they’re highly unreliable, and even a single click on a single ad can cause severe damages. For example, you may install more malware without even realizing it. Unfortunately, that won’t be your biggest worry. The worst issue you’ll be faced with, due to WebZoom, is the threat the program will place upon your privacy. The application is designed to start keeping an eye on your browsing habits as soon as it infiltrates your system. But it doesn’t only observe you, it’s programmed to catalog every move you make, and once it feels it has gathered enough data from you, it sends it to the unknown people behind it. Just try to imagine what wicked strangers with unclear intentions may do with access to your sensitive information. It’s a scary thought, isn’t it? Do what’s best for you and your computer, and delete WebZoom the first chance you get. You won’t regret it.

How Can I Remove Web Zoom Ads?

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

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

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

STEP 1 : Uninstall Web Zoom from Your Computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the Web Zoom 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 Web Zoom 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 Web Zoom 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.