How to remove AdZap (Virus Removal Guide)

AdZap (also known as AdZap | Block ads across the web) is a potentially unwanted program and browser extension in the adware category of possible computer threats. AdZap is promoted as a free advertisement-blocker that allows users to block and ads they select to unlock special features; However, AdZap is known to generate advertisements of it’s own and directs back to a dead website. There is literally no possible way to make contact with the publishers of AdZap.

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Furthermore, potential AdZap malware downloads and installs alongside third-party malware, malicious files, and additional potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), including Browse Pax and Cinemax Plus. In order to remove AdZap and stop all unwanted activities it might be necessary to uninstall multiple programs and remove multiple browser add-ons and extensions.

The AdZap extension and browser attachments that it may bundle with have permissions set allowing them to perform tasks users may find undesirable.

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  • AdZap can read and change all your data on the websites you visit.
  • AdZap can read and change your browsing history.
  • AdZap can manage your apps, extensions, and themes.
  • AdZap can manage your downloads.

How does AdZap get on a computer?

AdZap adware is usually downloaded and installed without knowledge alongside free downloadable content from a variety of locations on the web. Free downloadable content includes freeware, shareware, torrents, email attachments, and more.

Sometimes users may be given the choice to accept or decline an offer to install AdZap adware and similar products during the installation process of third-party freeware; However, the user request to decline the program from installing can be ignored by the program or presented in a confusing manner.

In some cases, AdZap and other unwanted programs are deceptively promoted through questionable advertisements. These advertisements may be dishonest, misleading, and cause the program to automatically download and install once clicked on.

How to remove AdZap

Step 1: Remove AdZap add-ons and extensions

Google Chrome

1. Click on the Customize icon on the menu and navigate to More tools > Extensions.

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2. Search for the AdZap extension and other suspicious extensions in the list. Remove unwanted browser extensions individually by clicking the trashcan icon next to each one.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Type Ctrl+Shift+A.

2. On the Extensions and Plugin search for the AdZap add-on and other suspicious add-ons and remove them if located.

Step 2: Uninstall unwanted programs

1. Open Windows Start Menu and navigate to the Control Panel.

2. On Windows Control Panel, click Uninstall a program or Add and remove a program in the Programs section.

3. In the list of installed programs, search for unwanted programs. Once an unwanted program is located, double click the unwanted program or select it with your mouse and click the Uninstall button.

4. Restart your computer.

Step 3: Scan your computer for malware

1. Download and install the free or full version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. The full version enables real-time protection to block malware and unwanted programs from infecting your computer, while the free version is just a free scan and removal tool.

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2. Open the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

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3. Click the large Scan Now button or visit the “Scan” tab to manually run a scan.

4. Once the malware scan is complete, click the Quarantine All button and reboot your computer.

If you are still having issues with potential AdZap malware after using Malwarebytes it is recommended to download and install a second opinion scanner such as HitmanPro by Surfright to eradicate existing malicious files and automatically repair corrupted settings.

Step 4: Cleanup and repair settings

1. Download and install the free or full 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.

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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 unwanted programs using CCleaner, navigate to the Uninstall tab and search for the program in the list of installed programs. Uninstall the unwanted software as selected by clicking the Run Uninstaller button.

If you are still experiencing issues removing potential AdZap malware after using this removal guide we recommend to perform a system restore/recovery or a reset/refresh for Windows 8.

Sean Doyle

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