How to remove NetStream (Virus Removal Guide)

NetStream

NetStream virus is a potentially unwanted program that automatically installs without prior warning. The NetStream program is usually introduced by tricking the user into installing it. Fake Windows pop-up messages brought upon by malicious files are usually the culprit of the infection. Once NetStream is installed a lot of problems may begin. The program can generate pop-up advertisements in your web browser and change your existing internet browser settings such as the homepage, search engine, and new tab page.

NetStream Details

Names	NetStream, NetStream virus, NetStream 1.0
Detection Categories	Adware, Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP)
Publisher’s Description	N/A
Symptoms	Advertisements in the web browser Browser redirects to sponsored webpages Decreased internet speed and performance Decreased computer functionality and performance Bundles with malware and other potentially unwanted programs
Path	C:\Program Files (x86)\NetStream
Quick Detection & Removal Tool	Click Here To Download Malwarebytes

How to remove NetStream (Virus Removal Guide)

1. Scan your computer with Malwarebytes
2. Scan your computer with HitmanPro
3. Uninstall NetStream and unwanted programs
4. Remove unwanted add-ons and extensions
5. Cleanup and repair settings with CCleaner

1. Scan your computer with Malwarebytes

1. Download and Install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software.

Download Malwarebytes

2. Open Malwarebytes and click the Scan Now button – or go to the Scan tab and click the Start Scan button.

3. Once the Malwarebytes scan is complete click the Remove Selected button.

4. To finish the Malwarebytes scan and remove detected threats click the Finish button and restart your computer if promoted to do so.

2. Scan your computer with HitmanPro

1. Download and Install HitmanPro by Surfright.

Download HitmanPro

2. Open HitmanPro 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.

3. Once the HitmanPro scan is complete click the Next button.

4. To activate the free version of HitmanPro: enter your email address twice and click the Activate button.

5. Click the Reboot button.

3. Uninstall NetStream and unwanted programs

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

2. In the Programs section click Uninstall a program. In earlier versions of Windows this is listed as “Add and remove programs.”

3. Search for NetStream in the list of installed programs and double click it to initiate the manual uninstall process.

4. Once you have uninstalled NetStream, search for other unwanted programs that may be installed on your computer and uninstall them as well.

4. Remove unwanted add-ons and extension

Google Chrome

1. Click the Customize and control Google Chrome icon and go to More tools > Extensions.

2. Search for the unwanted extension in the list and click the trashcan icon.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open the Menu and click Add-ons.

2. Search for the unwanted add-on and click Remove.

Microsoft Internet Explorer

1. Go to Tools (Alt+X) and click Manage add-ons.

2. Search for the unwanted add-on in the list, select it with your mouse, and click Remove.

Apple Safari

1. Go to Safari > Preferences > Extensions.

2. Search for the unwanted extension in the list and click the Uninstall button.

5. Cleanup and repair settings with CCleaner

1. Download and Install CCleaner by Piriform.

Download CCleaner

2. Open CCleaner and go to the main Cleaner screen. Click the Analyze button. When the process is complete, click the Run Cleaner button on the bottom right of the program interface.

3. Go to Tools > Startup and search for suspicious entries in each tab starting from Windows all the way to Content Menu. If you find anything suspicious click it and click the Delete button to remove it.

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