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How to remove SocialPrivacy (Virus Removal Guide)

SocialPrivacy is adware detected as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) and malware by reputable security vendors. SocialPrivacy is used to access user information and generate targeted advertisements on multiple internet browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Internet Explorer. This adware primarily installs alongside and bundles with third-party items, including freeware, as well as additional PUPs and malware.

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This page is a comprehensive SocialPrivacy removal guide for Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer. Remove SocialPrivacy ads using the steps on this page.

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  1. Option 1: SocialPrivacy Removal Software & Tools – This first option details how to remove SocialPrivacy malware using the free or full versions of Hitman Pro software and/or CCleaner by Piriform.
  2. Option 2:Manually remove SocialPrivacy – This second option details how to manually uninstall SocialPrivacy and remove unwanted browser attachments
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1. SocialPrivacy Removal Software & Tools

Use the instructions below to automatically remove SocialPrivacy and third-party malware, as well as automatically remove unwanted search engines from your installed internet browsers.

Hitman Pro by SurfRight

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2. Install the free or purchase the full version of Hitman Pro software.

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hitmanpro scan

3. Once Hitman Pro is installed, open the program and click Next to start scanning your computer. *If you are using the free version you may chose to create a copy or perform a one-time scan.

hitmanpro scan results

4. When the scan is complete, click the Next button again to delete any threats or traces on your system.

hitmanpro activeate free license

5. If you are initially using the free version, to activate it, enter your email address twice and click the Activate button.

hitman pro reboot computer

6. Restart your computer by selecting Reboot.

Your computer should now be clean of threats, tracking cookies, malware, and other unwanted traces.

If you are still having issues with this program, it is recommended to install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware in order to scan your computer and eradicate malicious files.

CCleaner by Piriform

CCleaner can be used to automatically repair internet browser settings startup up settings, and uninstall SocialPrivacy adware and associated third-party software.

1. Install the free or paid version of CCleaner by Piriform.

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CCleaner Analyze Cleaner

2. Once installed, open the program and navigate to Cleaner > Windows/Applications and click the Analyze button. Afterwards, click the Run Cleaner button on the bottom right of the program interface.

CCleaner Startup

3. Next, navigate to Tools > Startup and search through each tab starting from windows, internet explorer, etc., all the way to Content Menu, for additional suspicious entries and click Disable and Delete once anything is found.

4. To automatically uninstall SocialPrivacy and other unwanted programs, navigate to the Uninstall tab and search for SocialPrivacy, etc. in the list of installed programs. Uninstall the unwanted software as selected by clicking the Run Uninstaller button.

2. Manually Remove SocialPrivacy

Use the instructions below to manually uninstall SocialPrivacy adware from Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.

How to uninstall SocialPrivacy

1. Access Windows Start Menu and navigate to the Control Panel (on Windows 8, right click the bottom left corner to access the Windows 8 Start Menu).

Uninstall a program

2. Click Uninstall a program or Add and remove a program.

3. In the list of installed programs search for SocialPrivacy and other potentially unwanted software. Once the adware program is located, double click the unwanted program(s) or highlight them in the list and click the Uninstall button.

How to remove SocialPrivacy add-ons and extensions

Use the instructions below to remove SocialPrivacy add-ons and extensions from Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer. It may be necessary to remove third-party browser attachments.

Google Chrome

1. Click on the Customize icon (wrench or 3 bar icon) next to the address bar and navigate to Tools > Extensions.

2. Search for the SocialPrivacy extension and remove it by clicking the trashcan icon next to it.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Type Ctrl+Shift+A.

2. On the Extensions and Plugin search for the SocialPrivacy add-on and remove it.

Microsoft Internet Explorer

1. Click Tools and select Manage add-ons.

2. On the Toolbars and Extensions tab search for the SocialPrivacy add-on and remove it if located.

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