Get Rid of “Ads By SafeSurf ”(Virus Removal Guide)
SafeSurf is a bad browser extension that can’t be removed
from your browser easily. To remove it, you need to delete all files and
registry keys of this SafeSurf.
The Description of SafeSurf
SafeSurf has something in common with
BetterEnhance Ads
which can display tons of commercial ads at target computers. The bad SafeSurf
browser extension can be installed into your PC by some unknown free programs,
spam email attachments and dubious pop-ups. If your browser such as IE, Chrome
and Firefox encounter this malicious browser add-on, your browser settings
including homepage and search provider will be changed without your permission.
Meanwhile, this SafeSurf ceaselessly generates numerous commercial ads, banners
and text-links to harass you.
Its mission is to use these ads to attract you to
purchase sponsored products and services. If sponsors get revenue, they will
pay the maker of this SafeSurf in return. Another harm of this adware program
is to worsen computer performance. It often installs a bunch of unwanted
programs into your PC without your awareness. In general, theses unsolicited
programs can cut down your system resources largely. By that time, your PC
won’t run as fast as before. Moreover, many system vulnerabilities are created
unexpectedly. If you don't fix them in time, this SafeSurf will use them to
distribute many dangerous viruses to your computer. For the sake of protecting
your operating system, you’d better take steps to remove SafeSurf.
Ways to Remove SafeSurf Pop-up Virus
Step 1: End related processes of SafeSurf adware. Press
Ctrl+Alt+Delete together to run Task Manager.
Step 2: Click Start menu, then Control Panel, and click
Programs. Select SafeSurf and right click Uninstall.
Step 3: Open Start Menu and then go to Control Panel. Use
the search bar to look for Folder Option. Check Show hidden files and folders
and uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) in the View tab
of Folder Option window.
%AppData% Safer Surf random.exe
%program files% Safer Surf .dll
%windows%system32Safer Surf random. sys
%AllUsersProfile%Application Data.exe(rnd)
%Documents and Settings%All Users application dataSafer Surf
adsmul.bin
Step 4: Remove dropped registry files of SafeSurf program.
Hit Win+R to activate Run, and then type “regedit” and press OK. Find
unfamiliar keys and click Delete.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlSafeBootMinimal{safer
surf}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlSafeBootNetwork{
SaferSurf }
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServices{toolbar
NAME}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesSharedAccessParametersFirewallPolicyStandardProfileAuthorizedApplicationsList”%UserProfile%Application
Datasvchost.exe” = “%UserProfile%Application Datasvchost.exe:*:Enabled:svchost”
Step 5: Remove toolbars and extension from your web browser.
For Google Chrome
1. Click the icon that looks like a spanner and navigate to
Tools > Extensions to remove all unknown extensions by clicking Bin button.
2. Click the icon that looks like a spanner and click
Settings > Appearances > Show Home button > click Change button to
reset your homepage.
For Mozilla Firefox
1. Click Ctrl+Shift+A at the same time to open Add-ons page
> Extensions to remove all unknown extensions.
2. Click the Firefox button > Help > Troubleshooting
Information > click on Reset Firefox button.
For Internet Explorer
1. Click Tools > Manage Add-ons > Toolbars and
Extensions to remove all unknown extensions.
2. Click Tools > Internet Options > General. And
create a new homepage on Home page box.
