Once you’ve downloaded and installed it, you’ll be prompted to run a scan, so click that big green Scan Now button. Luckily they have a free version that will let you clean up and remove everything - if you want to pay for the full version that has active protection to prevent these things from happening, that’s fine too. Compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 in 32 & 64 bits. It can be easily uninstalled using the 'Uninstall' button. ![]() So the only really good product on the market that will find and remove spyware, adware, and other malware is Malwarebytes. AdwCleaner is a free removal tool for : Adware (ads software) PUP/LPI (Potentially Undesirable Program) Toolbars Hijacker (Hijack of the browser's homepage) Spyware It comes with both 'Scan' and 'Clean' mode. Almost all of the malware out there is trying to spy on you, redirect your browsing, and insert more ads into pages that you’re viewing. It’s only useful for viruses that try to destroy your PC, which are few and far between at this point. You might ask yourself why you wouldn’t just use your regular antivirus product, but the fact is that antivirus just doesn’t detect spyware very often. The best bet for cleaning up spyware and malware is Malwarebytes. ![]() Scan Using MalwareBytes to Remove Other Spyware and Adware But it isn’t free of viruses and malware, because you probably got infected with this thing because your PC is infected with other malware. ![]() At this point your PC should be free of the fake AdwCleaner.
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