How to remove HyperBrows (Virus Removal Guide)

by Sean Doyle · Published May 16, 2015 · Updated September 11, 2022

HyperBrows (also found as HyperBrows virus, Hyper Brows) is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) which can inject pop-up advertisements across Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, and Apple Safari. This adware generates several types of advertisements. Once HyperBrows adware is installed internet users will notice underlined and highlighted text on webpages that display pop-up ads when hovered over, banner ads, pop-under ads, toolbars, and generic pop-up advertisements.

HyperBrows

What is HyperBrows?

HyperBrows is promoted as a free web utility that “helps marketers answer your needs.” It is essentially described as a monetization platform and web shopping application. HyperBrows can be found as a Windows program in Windows Control Panel or as a web browser attachment. This is also promoted through various third-party installers and download managers under a different title.

A big privacy concern in regards to this adware is that it serves targeted advertisements to internet users while they browse the internet and ‘targeted’ advertisements can only be produced by the adware program if it has access to user browsing data such as all browsing activities, bookmarks, application data, temporary files, and browser history. This information is observed and utilized to specially craft advertisements it feels users are susceptible to click on based off of their current and past browsing experiences.

Furthermore, potential HyperBrows malware primarily bundles with additional unwanted programs, malware, and other possible malicious threats. This means that it might be necessary to uninstall multiple programs from Windows and remove multiple browser add-ons and extensions from Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari. Many of these programs can not easily be found on a computer system without third-party security software.

HyperBrows adware and the additional programs that it bundles with also manufacture new tasks and change existing Windows start-up settings in order to run every time the operating system starts and remain enabled if disabled by the user. Programs and browser attachments that may arrive with this deceptive piece of adware can also cause other issues for computer and internet users aside from pop-up advertisements, including browser redirections and a loss in computer functionality and internet connectivity. Furthermore, if HyperBrows is manually removed, it is possibly that the adware or another one in its place will return before a week has passed.

How did HyperBrows get on my computer?

HyperBrows adware is usually contracted without consent or knowledge of the computer user alongside third-party programs and files, such as freeware, shareware, torrent files, and other free downloadable content. The potentially unwanted programs and files that deliver the adware can be introduced to a computer system and affected internet browsers with or without user authorization.

HyperBrows virus

Additionally, users who seek to download and install free programs and files online may be presented with an opportunity to accept or decline a ‘custom’ offer to install HyperBrows adware and other programs during the setup and installation process. However, the request to decline HyperBrows adware from installing is often presented in a very confusing manner. In some cases, the download manager may completely ignore the user request to decline HyperBrows from installing and the adware will install against user consent and knowledge.

This program may also be promoted during third-party uninstall procedures for such programs as Selection Tools and others.

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The HyperBrows extension can read and change all your data on the websites you visit and read and change your browsing history.
The HyperBrows extension can manage your apps, extensions, downloads, and themes.
HyperBrows bundles with other potentially unwanted programs and possible malware.
HyperBrows can arrive on a computer system packed inside installers and downloaders from websites such as download.com, Softonic, and others.
HyperBrows injects visited webpages with pop-up, pop-under, in-text, and in-image advertisements.
HyperBrows makes unwanted changes to existing Windows settings and schedules new tasks allowing it to run every time Windows starts and to check to see if the program has been disabled. If the program has previously been disabled it will enable itself to run.

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How to remove HyperBrows (Removal Guide)

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Step 1: Remove unwanted browser extensions
Step 2: Uninstall HyperBrows from Windows
Step 3: Remove HyperBrows virus with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
Step 4: Cleanup and repair settings with CCleaner by Piriform
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Step 1: Remove unwanted browser extensions

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Google Chrome

1. Click the Customize and control Google Chrome icon on the top menu and navigate to More tools > Extensions.

2. Search for unwanted 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. Search for unwanted add-ons on the Extensions and Plugin tab. Highlight each one individually and click remove.

Apple Safari

1. Click Safari and go to Preferences > Extensions.

2. Find unwanted extensions in the list and click the Uninstall button next to each one.

Step 2: Uninstall HyperBrows from Windows

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

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

3. Search for HyperBrows and other unwanted programs in the list of installed programs. Once an unwanted program is located, double click the item or select it with your mouse and click the Uninstall button. If you can not find this program in the list of installed program please see steps 3 and 4 below.

Step 3: Remove HyperBrows virus with Malwarebytes

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

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2. Open Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

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

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4. When the malware scan is complete you will notice a list of files it has detected. Click the Remove Selected button, then click Finish, and reboot your computer.

If you are still having issues with malware 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 with CCleaner

1. Download and install the free or full edition of CCleaner by Piriform.

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2. Open the program and go to Cleaner and click the Analyze button. After files and have been analyzed, click the Run Cleaner button on the bottom right of the program interface.

3. Go to Registry and click Scan for Issues. When the scan is complete click Fix selected issues… and then click the Fix All Selected Issues button.

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4. Go to to Tools > Startup and search through each tab starting from Windows, Internet Explorer, all the way to Context Menu, for additional suspicious entries and click Delete once anything suspicious is found to remove it.

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