Browser Protection is a browser extension that claims to defend you against unwanted and unexpected settings changes and browser extensions; However, we found that the browser extension fails to detect bad browser extensions and instead tracks your browsing activities and displays sponsored content or advertisements.
We put the Browser Protection extension for Google Chrome to the test and found that it fails to detect any browser extension. The Browser Protection extension also does not warn users about bad websites or changes made to their web browsers. On the other hand, Google Chrome will automatically warn users if their homepage or other settings have changed.
When the Browser Protection extension is installed it will show sponsored content and advertisements. It may also modify your browser settings such as the homepage, new tab page, and default search engine. This will cause affected web browsers to start-up on and redirect to websites affiliated with the extension.
There are numerous other symptoms that may occur when the Browser Protection extension is installed:
- Notifications
- Hijacked homepage
- Hijacked search provider
- Hijacked new tab page
- Constant browser redirects
- Suspicious browser extensions installed
- Suspicious programs on your PC
- Slower browsing experience
- Slow and sluggish PC
The virus removal tutorial on this page provides you with instructions to remove the Browser Protection extension, viruses, malware, and other threats from your computer and mobile device.
How to remove Browser Protection (Virus Removal Tutorial)
Step 1: Remove Browser Protection with ESET Smart Security
Step 2: Clean up and repair settings with CCleaner Professional
Step 1: Remove Browser Protection with ESET Smart Security
Use ESET Smart Security to remove Browser Protection, malware, and potentially unwanted applications (also known as potentially unwanted programs) from your computer and mobile device.
ESET Smart Security is a premium internet security program with antivirus technology, multi-platform protection, privacy protection, and other superior internet security features. With ESET Smart Security you can protect your Windows, Mac, and Android devices with a single license.
1. Download and install ESET Smart Security. *When installing ESET Smart Security, select the option to enable detection of potentially unwanted applications (if applicable).
2. Once ESET Smart Security is installed, open the program and navigate to the Computer scan tab.
ESET Smart Security may automatically update and perform an initial scan. The ‘initial scan’ takes longer to complete than a normal computer or removable media scan. It is recommended to perform a second scan following the initial scan.
3. Click Scan your computer to scan all local disks and clean threats.
Step 2: Clean up and repair settings with CCleaner Professional
Use CCleaner Professional to remove junk files and trackers, preserve Windows registry, and disable browser plugins that may affect the way your system and browser operates.
1. Download and install CCleaner Professional.
2. Once CCleaner Professional is installed, open the program and navigate to the Easy Clean tab.
3. Click the Analyze button to find trackers and junk files that CCleaner Professional can remove.
4. When the analysis is complete, click the Clean All button.
5. Next, go to the Registry tab and click the Scan for Issues button.
6. When the scan is complete, click the Fix selected Issues… button.
7. As a precaution, click Yes to back up the registry before making changes to it and save the Reg File (.reg) file to your computer.
8. Click the Fix All Selected Issues button and then click Close once all problems have been removed.
More removal and repair options
ESET Smart Security is one of the top Antivirus and internet security program on the market and CCleaner Professional is arguably the only respected Windows System Utility program; However, in rare cases, even the best Antivirus program can miss small trace files and potential threats.
Remove malware with HitmanPro.Alert
HitmanPro.Alert is a powerful antimalware program that detects and removes known malicious files, trackers, and registry entries related to viruses, rootkits, trojans, ransomware, adware, worms, spyware, and other malware. What makes HitmanPro.Alert stand out is that it will remove a large sample of malicious or potentially malicious files than most antimalware and antivirus programs.
- Download and install HitmanPro.Alert.
- Once HitmanPro.Alert is installed, open the program and click the Scan Now button.
- When the scan is complete, click the Quarantine Selected button.
Uninstall a program
In some cases, it is possible to uninstall a potentially unwanted program from the Windows Control Panel but this will not remove malware or potentially unwanted programs from your computer.
- Right-click the start menu on the taskbar and select Apps and Features.
- Locate the program, select it, and click the Uninstall button that appears next to it when selected.
Remove a browser extension or add-on
A browser extension or add-on may be causing an issue with your browsing experience (browser redirects, pop-up advertisements, surveillance). Removing the browser extension will typically repair browser settings and return them to normal but it will not remove malware or potentially unwanted programs from your computer.
Google Chrome
- Run Chrome.
- Open the menu and go to More tools > Extensions.
- Locate the extension and click the Remove button.
Mozilla Firefox
- Run Firefox.
- Open the menu and go to Add-ons.
- Locate the extension and click the Remove button.
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