Removing Ad-Aware Secure Search In Simple Steps

Displayed publisher: Ad-Aware Secure Search
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Ad-Aware Secure Search
Program executable: Ad-Aware Secure Search.exe
Path: C:\Program Files\Ad-Aware Secure Search\Ad-Aware Secure Search.exe
Addition Files (Malware Detected)
(Malware detected) Ad-Aware Secure Search.dll
Adware.Win32.Ad-Aware Secure Search.CC by Sophos ML
Variant of Win64/AdWare.Ad-Aware Secure Search.C by Tencent
Adware.Win32.Zwangi.v by AVware
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Is there anyone who can help me to stop Ad-Aware Secure Search which appearing on my visited pages or desktop screen again and again while surfing the web? These pop-ups are really hamper my surfing experience by redirecting me to an irrelevant or third-party page. To close such an appearing pop-up, I clicked on the Close “X” button but just after few seconds, it appears again and again. I have really no idea how it appears and how can I close it forever. Please help me by providing an effective solution.

Complete Information About Ad-Aware Secure Search (Including Harmful Effects)

The appearing of Ad-Aware Secure Search on desktop screen and frequent redirection to untrusted domain is a clear indication that your System is compromised with an adware infection. These pop-ups are mainly caused by the Ad-Aware Secure Search site which is an ad-supported advertising site created by the team of cyber criminals to make money from you. It is known to deliver several type of commercial content and pop-up ads on users screen like full window ads, banner ads, deals, in-text ads, promo codes, discounts, comparison prices and much more under different text including “Ads by Ad-Aware Secure Search”, “Advertisement by Ad-Aware Secure Search”, “Powered by Ad-Aware Secure Search”, “Sponsored by Ad-Aware Secure Search”, “Brought to you by Ad-Aware Secure Search” and much more.

The advertisements are mainly created by the group of cyber hackers just only to lead victims to third-party domain and generate online revenue because all advertisements are mainly based on the PPC platform. A single click on ads will lead you to redirection issue. Most of the System users think that the primary goal of Ad-Aware Secure Search is to cause web redirection issue but they are wrong because it has also aim to collects users all personal data for illegal purposes and for this, the creators of Ad-Aware Secure Search traces System user’s browsing activities, search history, cookies and online behavior. It can also slows down your performance speed, modify your browser settings hijack your browsers and much more. Therefore, the removal of Ad-Aware Secure Search is highly recommended from compromised machine.

Common Distribution Channels Of Ad-Aware Secure Search

  • Shareware or freeware packages that includes additional component.
  • Spam messages or junk mail attachments containing dubious attachment.
  • P2P file sharing network.
  • Infected game servers.
  • Fake software updater, torrent downloads, contaminated devices, gambling sites etc.

How to Uninstall Ad-Aware Secure Search from Compromised System

Step:1 First of all, Reboot your PC in Safe Mode to make it safe from Ad-Aware Secure Search

(this Guide illustrates how to restart Windows in Safe Mode in all versions.)

Step:2 Now you need to View all Hidden Files and Folders that exist on different drives

Step:3 Uninstall Ad-Aware Secure Search from Control Panel

  • Press Start Key + R together and Type appwiz.cpl
  • appwiz

     
  • Now Press on OK
  • This will Open the Control Panel. Now look for Ad-Aware Secure Search or any other Suspicious program
  • once found, Uninstall Ad-Aware Secure Search ASAP
  • Step:4 How to Remove Ad-Aware Secure Search from Startup Items

  • To Go to Startup Area, Click on Start Key + R
  • Type msconfig in the search area and click on Enter. A window will pop-out
  • Misconfig 1

     

     

  • In the Startup area, look for any suspicious Ad-Aware Secure Search entries or that are from Unknown Manufacturers
  • (This is an important step and users are advised to monitor all items carefully over here before proceeding further.)
  • Step:5 How to Remove Ad-Aware Secure Search from Localhost Files

  • Click on Start Key + R in Combination. Copy and Paste to Open hosts File
  • notepad %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/hosts
  • Soon, you will get a list of suspicious IP’s in the bottom of the screen
  • hosts_opt-1

  • this is quite helpful in knowing if your browser has been hacked
  • Steps 6: How to Remove Ad-Aware Secure Search and Block Pop-ups on Browsers

    How to Remove Ad-Aware Secure Search from IE

    Open IE and Click on Tools. Now Select Manage add-ons
    IE Extension 1

    In the pane, under Toolbars and Extensions, Choose the Ad-Aware Secure Search extensions which is to be deleted

    IE toolbar and extensions

  • Now Click on Remove or Disable Option.
  • Press Tool button and Select Internet Option
  • Internet-options

  • This will lead you to the Tab, now Select Privacy Tab, Turn on Pop-up blocker by clicking on it.
  • IE-block-pop-ups

     

    How to Uninstall Ad-Aware Secure Search from Google Chrome

  • Google Chrome is to be Opened
  • Now Click on menu present at the top right corner
  • Choose Tools >> Extensions
  • Select Ad-Aware Secure Search related Extensions and now Click on Trash icon to remove Ad-Aware Secure Search
  • chrome-extensions 2

  • Under Advanced Settings Option, Enable Do not allow any Site to Show pop-ups. Click on Ok to apply it.
  • Chrome-not-allow-pop-ups

    How to Block Ad-Aware Secure Search on Mozilla FF

  • Select and Open Mozilla FF, Select Ad-Aware Secure Search or other Add-ons by clicking on Menu button
  • Mozilla Addon 1

  • In the Add-ons Manager, Select the extension related to Ad-Aware Secure Search.
  • Mozilla Addon 2

  • Now Click on Remove to delete Ad-Aware Secure Search permanently
    Firefox-block-pop-ups
  • Also Select and Check mark “Block Pop-up Windows” under po-ups in the Content Tab
  • How to Get Rid of Ad-Aware Secure Search on Edge on Win 10

  • First of all Open MS Edge and Click on “More actions(…)” link
  • Edge-1
  • Now Select and Click on Settings In Menu under “More Actions”
  • Edge-2

  • Under Settings, screen click on View Advanced Settings button
  • Edge-3

  • In Advanced Settings, turn on Block pop-ups by toggling button to ON
  • Edge4

     

    Following the above Manual Steps will be effective in blocking Ad-Aware Secure Search. However, if you are unable to accomplish these steps, click the button given below to scan your PC

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    Don’t forget to given your feedback or submit any question if you have any doubt regarding Ad-Aware Secure Search or its removal process

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