Delete PUA.IpGoldSurf from Firefox : Delete PUA.IpGoldSurf

Displayed publisher: PUA.IpGoldSurf
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\PUA.IpGoldSurf
Program executable: PUA.IpGoldSurf.exe
Path: C:\Program Files\PUA.IpGoldSurf\PUA.IpGoldSurf.exe
Addition Files (Malware Detected)
(Malware detected) PUA.IpGoldSurf.dll
Adware.Win64.PUA.IpGoldSurf.BB by McAfee-GW-Edition
Variant of Win32/AdWare.PUA.IpGoldSurf.A by Yandex Safebrowsing
Qidion Toolbar by Bkav
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Things To Know About PUA.IpGoldSurf

 

PUA.IpGoldSurf is an undesired program which the malware researchers have classified under the category of dodgy adware. It identical to those of various programs of the similar group, proliferates itself silently in the targeted PC without being acknowledged by the users. Experts have reported this particular malicious program usually initializing the execution of unethical practices via firstly grabbing complete control over entire system and then modifying it’s preset registry settings. Crooks mainly bring this particular alteration because of it’s ability of making the precarious program capable enough of obtaining automatic activation in the system with each Windows reboot.

PUA.IpGoldSurf moreover following this, alters the system’s default browser’s settings without the user’s assent. It flood the entire device’s screen with countless frustrating pop-up ads which though initially appears applicable, however as a matter of fact poses redirection to several suspicious domain upon being tapped. This redirection slows down the PC’s browsing badly, makes it literally highly hectic for the users to surf web effortlessly on it. Ads besides, makes the system’s working speed extremely slow and sluggish by occupying it’s enormous magnitude of available resources.

PUA.IpGoldSurf additionally, poses harm to the user’s privacy via accommodating their confidential stuff and then revealing it to the online marketing agents regarding several unethical purposes. It asides, downloads and installs numerous other catastrophic infections inside victimized PC via very silently deteriorating the working efficiency of the antimalware program installed in it. Hence, to keep the PC, browser installed in it as well as the user’s personal stuff away from all such nasty traits, it is undoubtedly very important for the users to remove PUA.IpGoldSurf from it.

Causes Resulting In Silent Intrusion Of PUA.IpGoldSurf Inside PC

  • Accessing spam emails and opening up their respective malicious attachments.
  • Downloading freeware applications from several unfamiliar domain and then installing them in the system with careless attitude.
  • Playing online games and utilizing contaminated peripheral devices for the purpose of transferring data from one PC to another.
  • Upgrading OS installed in the system on irregular basis leads to the proliferation of PUA.IpGoldSurfinside PC.
  • Tapping several suspicious images or links flickering over device’s screen while surfing web online.
  • Watching pornographic websites and sharing files in networking environment.

Easy Tips To Prevent The PC From Being Victimized By PUA.IpGoldSurf

  • Do not tap suspicious pop-up ads and banner ads.
  • Keep the automatic updates of the operating system on.
  • Kindly avoid several suspicious and trustworthy websites.
  • Do not open attachments from several strange looking unfamiliar mails and never tap links in such messages.
  • Always scan all the downloaded files for viruses. Kindly check files on the USB flash-drives or external HDDs.

Learn To Remove PUA.IpGoldSurf Using Manual Methods

Phase 1 : Show Hidden Files To Delete PUA.IpGoldSurf Related Files And Folders

1. For Windows 8 or 10 Users : From the Ribbon’s View in My PC click on Options icon.

Folder search option Win 10 or 8

2. For Windows 7 or Vista Users : Open My Computer and tap on Organize button on the upper left corner and then to Folder and Search Options from the drop down menu.

 

Folder search options Win vista or 7

3. Now go to the View tab and enable Show hidden files and folder options and then uncheck the Hide protected system operating files checkbox option below.

Folder and Search options step 3

4. Finally look for any suspicious files in the hidden folders as given below and delete it.

Temp-Application-Data-Folder-Contents

  • %AppData%\[adware_name]
  • %Temp%\[adware_name]
  • %LocalAppData%\[adware_name].exe
  • %AllUsersProfile%random.exe
  • %CommonAppData%\[adware_name]

Phase 2 : Get Rid of PUA.IpGoldSurf Related Extensions Related From Different Web Browsers

From Chrome :

1. Click on Menu icon, hover through More Tools then tap on Extensions.

chrome tools extensions

2. Now click on Trash icon on the extensions tab there next to suspicious extensions to remove it.

chrome extensions trash

From Internet Explorer :

1. Click on Manage add-ons option from the drop down menu on going through Gear icon.

IE manage add-ins

2. Now if you find any suspicious extension in the Toolbars and Extensions panel then right click on it and Delete option to remove it.

IE toolbar and extensions

From Mozilla Firefox :

1. Tap on Add-ons on going through Menu icon.

mozilla add-ons

2. In the Extensions tab click on Disable or Remove button next to PUA.IpGoldSurf related extensions to remove them.

mozilla extensions

From Opera :

1. Press Opera menu, hover to Extensions and then select Extensions manager there.

Opera Extension 1

2. Now if any browser extension looks suspicious to you then click on (X) button to remove it.

Opera Extension 2

From Safari :

1. Click Preferences… on going through Settings Gear icon.

safari settings - preferences

2. Now on Extensions tab click on Uninstall button to remove it.

Safari Extension tab

From Microsoft Edge :

Note:–As there is no option for Extension Manager in Microsoft Edge so in order to sort out issues related with adware programs in MS Edge you can change its default homepage and search engine.

Change Default Homepage of Ms Edge –

1. Click on More(…) followed by Settings and then to Start page under Open With section.

Microsoft Edge View advanced settings

2. Now select View advanced settings button and then in Search in the address bar with section, you can select Google or any other homepage as your preference.

Ms Edge Homepage 2

Change Default Search Engine Settings of Ms Edge –

1. Select More(…) then Settings followed by View advanced settings button.

Microsoft Edge View advanced settings

2. Under Search in the address bar with box click on <Add new>. Now you can choose from the available list of search providers or add you preferred search engine and click Add as default.

Ms Edge Search Engine 2

Phase 3 : Block Unwanted Pop-ups from PUA.IpGoldSurf On Different Web Browsers

1. Google Chrome : Click Menu icon → Settings → Show advanced settings… → Content Settings… under Privacy section → enable Do not allow any site to show pop-ups (recommended) option → Done.

Chrome Block pop-ups

2. Mozilla Firefox : Tap on Menu icon → Options → Content panel → check Block pop-up windows in Pop-ups section.

Mozilla Block Pop-ups in Content tab

3. Internet Explorer : Click Gear Settings icon → Internet Options → in Privacy tab enable Turn on Pop-up Blocker under Pop-up Blocker Section.

Pop-up Blocker Internet Explorer

4. Microsoft Edge : Press More(…) option → Settings → View advanced settings → toggle on Block pop-ups.

Ms Edge Block Pop-ups

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