Uninstall Adware.Elex from Windows (Removal Report)

Research on Adware.Elex infection

Adware.Elex is a sort of ad-serving application that was supposedly created to enhance browsing experience of the Windows users but it doesn't deliver the promises. First of all, the adware modify your browsers default settings and start injecting endless online advertising contents in order to generate a huge internet marketing commission. Basically, the Adware.Elex plays a role of referring sponsored ads to victims for online marketing purposes. This class of software keep displaying ads on the web pages that you open. It really doesn't matter whether you like it or not, it won't displaying ads until you don't get rid of Elex adware application.

The adware install itself usually in exchange for using the regular software for free or as a default install option – hidden along with free software such as Media Player, Flash player, Online games, Java and so on. According research report Adware.Elex was first spotted in October 2016 and flagged as a low impact adware that targets Windows operating systems only. Though, Linux and Mac architecture based operating system are safe for now. However, in future, the adware may be capable enough to infect them too. So, we suggest all computer users to be curious while surfing Internet or installing free software. Since, the adware also poses high risk to your privacy by collecting your credentials and habits, immediate removal of Adware.Elex is advised.

Real risks associated with Adware.Elex virus

Fortunately, unlike other computer virus, Adware.Elex is not technically a destructive virus but it doesn't meant that it is harmless. You should know that adware uses online activities tracking technologies like Cookies, Flash, Webbeans in order to collect your personal identifiable information such as email, phone number, geo-location, IP address, online browsing history, online shopping details, payment card numbers, social security numbers and online banking platform login details as well. Since, the adware customized your browsers settings such as homepage/newtab links, favourite search engine and disables safe browsing option. Afterwards, it always redirects your web browser to spamming websites in order to extort money from you. They may also display fake security alters and recommend to install buy fake security software. The fake security software invites more malware on the affected computer and in the end the week you notice that your PC has become favourite guest house of adware programs. In other words, your browsing experience become totally annoying and privacy disclosure risk will be high.

Therefore, if you want to safeguard your computer, you should make use of efficient Antivirus software instead rely on pre-installed security software. Most importantly, keep your antivirus software virus definition database up-to-date always. Finally, follow the given removal process to get rid of Adware.Elex from your computer:

Click to Free Scan for Adware.Elex on PC

 

How to Uninstall Adware.Elex from Compromised System

• Step:1 Reboot your PC in Safe Mode

• Step:2 View all Hidden Files and Folders

• Step:3 Uninstall Adware.Elex from Control Panel

• Step:4 Remove Adware.Elex from Startup Items

• Step:5 Remove Adware.Elex from Localhost Files

• Step:6 Remove Adware.Elex and Block Pop-ups on Browsers

• Internet Explorer

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Edge

Step:1 First of all, Reboot your PC in Safe Mode to make it safe from Adware.Elex

(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 Adware.Elex from Control Panel

Press Start Key + R together and Type appwiz.cpl

Now Press on OK

This will Open the Control Panel. Now look for Adware.Elex or any other Suspicious program

once found, Uninstall Adware.Elex ASAP

Step:4 How to Remove Adware.Elex 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

 

 

In the Startup area, look for any suspicious Adware.Elex 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 Adware.Elex 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

this is quite helpful in knowing if your browser has been hacked

Steps 6: How to Remove Adware.Elex and Block Pop-ups on Browsers

How to Remove Adware.Elex from IE

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

In the pane, under Toolbars and Extensions, Choose the Adware.Elex extensions which is to be deleted

Now Click on Remove or Disable Option.

Press Tool button and Select Internet Option

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

 

How to Uninstall Adware.Elex from Google Chrome

Google Chrome is to be Opened

Now Click on menu present at the top right corner

Choose Tools >> Extensions

Select Adware.Elex related Extensions and now Click on Trash icon to remove Adware.Elex

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

How to Block Adware.Elex on Mozilla FF

Select and Open Mozilla FF, Select Adware.Elex or other Add-ons by clicking on Menu button

In the Add-ons Manager, Select the extension related to Adware.Elex.

Now Click on Remove to delete Adware.Elex permanently

Also Select and Check mark “Block Pop-up Windows” under po-ups in the Content Tab

How to Get Rid of Adware.Elex on Edge on Win 10

First of all Open MS Edge and Click on “More actions(…)” link

Now Select and Click on Settings In Menu under “More Actions”

Under Settings, screen click on View Advanced Settings button

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

 

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

Don’t forget to given your feedback or submit any question if you have any doubt regarding Adware.Elex or its removal process