Swiki (Virus Removal Guide)

Swiki ads are generated by cross-browser adware that can cause many problems for computer and internet users. Malware analysts have said that Swiki adware can be found on a Windows computer system without user consent or knowledge and that it attaches browser add-ons and extensions to Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Internet Explorer in order to access and collect user data and display targeted pop-up advertisements.

The primary symptoms of the Swiki adware a user may initially notice are pop-up advertisements that appear when a user is browsing the web, as well as browser redirects to suspicious search engines such as Lasaoren. Advertisements supported by this program may be delivered in different advertisement styles, such as generic banners, generic pop-ups, and pop-under ads that take up an entire browser window.

Some users have even reported that this adware is difficult to uninstall and will not properly eradicate using Windows Control Panel.

Furthermore, if you find potential Swiki malware installed on your computer, it is highly likely that additional third-party programs are also installed and must be removed in order to stop unwanted advertisements, browser redirects, and slow computer performance.

1. Automatic Removal Guide

Use the instructions below to automatically remove Swiki and third-party malware, as well as automatically remove unwanted search engines from your installed internet browsers.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

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2. Install the free or paid version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

3. Once Malwarebytes is installed, run the program. *Malwarebytes may automatically begin to update and scan your computer at this point.

4. Once the Malwarebytes program has been open, if a scan has not initiated, please click the large Scan Now button or visit the “Scan” tab to initiate 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 remove the files.

6. You may also chose to visit the History tab and click Delete All to remove these files from the Quarantine log, although these files no longer prove a threat.

CCleaner by Piriform

CCleaner can be used to automatically repair internet browser settings, system startup up settings, and uninstall unwanted software.

1. Install the free or paid 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 unwanted software, 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.

2. Manual Removal Guide

Use the instructions below to manually uninstall Swiki adware from Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.

How to uninstall Swiki

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

3. Search for Swiki and other potentially unwanted software in the list of installed programs. Once the adware program is located, double click the unwanted program or select it with your mouse and click the Uninstall button.

How to remove Swiki add-ons and extensions

Use the instructions below to remove Swiki add-ons and extensions from Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer. It may be necessary to remove third-party browser attachments.

Google Chrome

1. Click on the Customize icon (wrench or 3 bar icon) next to the address bar and navigate to Tools > Extensions.

2. Search for the Swiki extension and remove it by clicking the trashcan icon next to it.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Type Ctrl+Shift+A.

2. On the Extensions and Plugin search for the Swiki add-on and remove it.

Microsoft Internet Explorer

1. Click Tools and select Manage add-ons.

2. On the Toolbars and Extensions tab search for the Swiki add-on and remove it if located.