SensePlus is cross-browser adware similar to SaveSense that generates pop-up advertisements across Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Internet Explorer. Potential SensePlus malware has been known to access and control user browsing data and settings in order to serve targeted advertisements it feels internet users are susceptible to click on based off of their habits and history.
What makes matters worse is that SensePlus adware primarily bundles with additional unwanted programs that pose a different threat and is also used as an advertising platform for freeware and other free items and services. This means that in order to remove ads by SensePlus while browsing the web it may be necessary to uninstall additional items and remove additional browser add-ons and extensions from affected internet browsers.
Potential SensePlus malware is also sometimes referred to as the “SensePlus virus” by misleading security blogs designed to scare the public into purchasing affiliate software that they make commission or sales from. SensePlus is actually defined as adware and is not a computer virus; However, potential SensePlus malware can bundle with additional adware, computer viruses, unwanted programs, and malicious files that may introduce users to other unwanted activities and threats.
How to remove SensePlus
This SensePlus removal guide will help you completely remove the SensePlus virus, other unwanted programs, additional malware, and get rid of ads by SensePlus on Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer.
- Step 1: Scan your computer for malware
- Step 2: Cleanup and repair settings
- Step 3: Uninstall SensePlus
- Step 4: Remove SensePlus browser attachments
Step 1: Scan your computer for malware
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2. 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.
3. Once Malwarebytes is installed, run the Anti-Malware program. Malwarebytes may automatically begin to update and scan your computer at this point.
4. Once Malwarebytes has been opened, if a scan or update has not automatically initiated, please click the large Scan Now button or visit the “Scan” tab to manually run a scan. Before the scan is started Malwarebytes may ask to update the software, make sure to do so if prompted to.
5. Once the scan is complete, click the Quarantine All button to isolate and remove the detected files. You may be asked to reboot your computer after removal to completely remove detected files.
6. You can chose to visit the History tab and click Delete All to remove these files from the Quarantine log, although these files no longer provide a threat.
Step 2: Cleanup and repair settings
1. Install the free or full version of CCleaner by Piriform.
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.
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 SensePlus 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.
Step 3: Uninstall SensePlus
1. Access Windows Start Menu and navigate to the Control Panel (on Windows 8, right click the bottom left corner to gain access to the Windows 8 Start Menu. Windows 8 may also select Programs and Features).
2. In Windows Control Panel, click Uninstall a program or Add and remove a program in the Programs section (If you are using Windows 8 you will bypass the Control Panel).
3. In the list of installed programs, search for SensePlus. Once the program is located, double click the unwanted program or select it with your mouse and click the Uninstall button. *Follow any on-screen instructions that may prompt to remove this program. Repeat the steps to remove additional unwanted programs.
4. Restart your computer.
Step 4: Remove SensePlus browser attachments
Google Chrome
1. Click on the Customize icon (3 bar icon) next to the address bar and navigate to More tools > Extensions.
2. Search for the SensePlus extension and other suspicious extensions and remove them individually by clicking the trashcan icon next to it.
Mozilla Firefox
1. Type Ctrl+Shift+A.
2. On the Extensions and Plugin search for the SensePlus add-on and other suspicious add-ons and remove them if located.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
1. Click Tools and select Manage add-ons.
2. On the Toolbars and Extensions tab search for the SensePlus add-on, click it, and click the Remove button. Remove other suspicious add-ons if found. If the Remove button does not appear you must first uninstall associated software through the Control Panel.
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