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I have adware I can't remove, please assist!

I have adware I can't remove, please assist!

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kikofarto3
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07-31-2023, 05:39 PM
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Often when I encounter adware, I can quickly remove it, but with this one I’m unsure how. I checked the full installer and found no suspicious programs. My extensions in Chrome don’t show anything unusual. On YouTube I only see normal ads, though I notice some explicit content. In CS:GO lounge I get redirected to hard-to-access pages and have to close the browser via Task Manager. On this site I get pop-ups while navigating. I tried using Malwarebytes to clean it up, but nothing worked. (I had adware before downloading Malwarebytes, so it’s not the same.) When I try to open files from my Google Drive like documents, they launch adware. Please help me!
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kikofarto3
07-31-2023, 05:39 PM #1

Often when I encounter adware, I can quickly remove it, but with this one I’m unsure how. I checked the full installer and found no suspicious programs. My extensions in Chrome don’t show anything unusual. On YouTube I only see normal ads, though I notice some explicit content. In CS:GO lounge I get redirected to hard-to-access pages and have to close the browser via Task Manager. On this site I get pop-ups while navigating. I tried using Malwarebytes to clean it up, but nothing worked. (I had adware before downloading Malwarebytes, so it’s not the same.) When I try to open files from my Google Drive like documents, they launch adware. Please help me!

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Happeh_
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08-07-2023, 01:58 PM
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Download Avast antivirus from their official website or trusted sources.
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Happeh_
08-07-2023, 01:58 PM #2

Download Avast antivirus from their official website or trusted sources.

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zP3DRO_1
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08-07-2023, 07:18 PM
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Run adw cleaner first, then remove strange software using Revo Uninstaller. It usually works well for me.
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zP3DRO_1
08-07-2023, 07:18 PM #3

Run adw cleaner first, then remove strange software using Revo Uninstaller. It usually works well for me.

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MrDerpyson
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08-09-2023, 09:46 AM
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Run the adwcleaner tool and then use a second analysis program such as Hitman Pro.
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MrDerpyson
08-09-2023, 09:46 AM #4

Run the adwcleaner tool and then use a second analysis program such as Hitman Pro.

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ItzProFigther
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08-14-2023, 10:34 PM
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I applied adw cleaner and it eliminated a lot of unwanted content that malware didn't, though I still have adware and pop-ups.
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ItzProFigther
08-14-2023, 10:34 PM #5

I applied adw cleaner and it eliminated a lot of unwanted content that malware didn't, though I still have adware and pop-ups.

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alerabbit
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08-17-2023, 10:56 AM
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Perform a comprehensive check using the Kaserpsky AV tool, followed by a scan with MalwareBytes. Conduct an additional full scan with SuperAntispyware. Review all browser extensions and third-party add-ons. Verify your Windows host file thoroughly.
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alerabbit
08-17-2023, 10:56 AM #6

Perform a comprehensive check using the Kaserpsky AV tool, followed by a scan with MalwareBytes. Conduct an additional full scan with SuperAntispyware. Review all browser extensions and third-party add-ons. Verify your Windows host file thoroughly.

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10th_Doctor_
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08-25-2023, 06:55 AM
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Also a suggestion: search through your Program Files (x86) directory on your computer and remove any folders with unusual names. Always verify they aren’t related to program extensions before deleting, and don’t forget to clear the trash afterward. This should help!
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10th_Doctor_
08-25-2023, 06:55 AM #7

Also a suggestion: search through your Program Files (x86) directory on your computer and remove any folders with unusual names. Always verify they aren’t related to program extensions before deleting, and don’t forget to clear the trash afterward. This should help!

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