How to Remove Adfocus From the Computer Completely - Removal Tips

Recently some computer users complain that their browser is infected with Adfocus. In this post, there will be the illustration and the tips to remove Adfocus.

Description of Adfocus 

Adfocus is a browser extension or adware usually caused by potentially unwanted program (PUP). This adware is specifically created by the cyber criminals to make profits. Usually Adfocus gets into the computer along with some unsafe free software that you can download from the internet. It can also get into the computer after you click on some malicious links or websites. After Adfocus gets into the computer, it will change the browser setting to take control of the browser. It will inject its add-on, plug-in on your browser. When you open the Internet or surf the website, it will pop up automatically on your screen.


Adfocus can affect all the common used the browsers like Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Internet Explorer. No matter what the browser you are using, it can appear without your permission. Apart from the annoying pop up and redirection, it may introduce other threats to your computer. Adfocus is a threats to make your computer worse. It is suggested to remove it as soon as possible and  it is highly recommended to keep a powerful anti-virus like Spyhunter on the computer to remove and block viruses.

How to prevent Adfocus from getting into your computer?

(1) Be cautious when clicking some link. It can point your browser to download threats or visit malicious web site.
(2) Don't download unknown "free" software
(3) Avoid opening unknown e-mail attachments
(4) Don’t get access to illegal online contents such as gambling or porn.

Solutions to remove Adfocus  

In this post, there will be two solutions to remove Adfocus :

1. Remove Adfocus manually.

2. Remove Adfocus by using SpyHunter anti-malware.

Instructions to Get Rid of Adfocus

Method 1: Adfocus  Manual Deletion

Step 1: Open Windows Task Manager and close all running processes.
( Methods to open Task Manager: Press CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC or Press the Start button->click on the Run option->Type in taskmgr and press OK.)

Step 2: Reset your browser setting

Firefox:

In the drop-down list of Firefox, go to Help and click on Troubleshooting Information.

Click on the Reset Firefox button to reset it.

Google Chrome: 

Click on the Chrome menu on the right of toolbar and then select Settings.

Scroll down to the bottom to click Show advanced settings.

Go down to the bottom and click Reset browser settings to reset Google Chrome to its default setting.

IE: 

Click Tools on the up right corner and select Internet Options.

Click on Advanced tab, press Reset button to reset IE to its default settings.

Step 3: Remove files of Adfocus   like the pictures showed:

Step 4: Go to the Registry Editor and remove all the infection registry entries listed here:

(Steps: Hit Win+R keys and then type regedit in Run box to search)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main "Start Page" = "http://www.<random>.com/?type=hp&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search "CustomizeSearch" = "http://www.<random>.com/web/?type=ds&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>&q={searchTerms}"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search "SearchAssistant" = "http://www.<random>.com/web/?type=ds&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>&q={searchTerms}"

Step 5: All the infection associated files listed below need to be removed:

%CommonAppData%\<random>.exe
C:\Windows\Temp\<random>.exe
%temp%\<random>.exe
C:\Program Files\<random>

Method  2: Automatic Removal with SpyHunter

SpyHunter is a world-famous real-time malware protection and removal tool, which is designed to detect , remove and protect your PC from the latest malware attacks, such as Trojans, worms, rootkits, rogue viruses, browser hijacker, ransomware, adware, key-loggers, and so forth. To keep SpyHunter Anti-malware on your computer is an important way to protect your computer in a good condition. Please find the instruction as follow. 

Step 1: Press the following button to download SpyHunter.

Step 2: Save it into your computer and click on the Run choice to install it step by step.

Step 3: Click Finish then you can use it to scan your computer to find out potential threats by pressing Scan computer now!

Step 4: Tick Select all and then Remove to delete all threats.

 Guide to download RegCure Pro to optimize PC 

If you are still worried about the left over of Http://sklep.jakmount.pl/understand/quiet.php and want to clean all the unwanted registry entries,  it is recommended to use RegCure Pro.

Step 1. Install and launch RegCure Pro on your PC.

Step 2.  Select "Yes" to download and install RegCure Pro.

 

Step 3. Click "Next" to continue.

Step 4. RegCure Pro will open automatically on your screen.

 Step 5. RegCure Pro is scanning your PC for error.

 

Step 6. After scanning, choose the issues you want to fix. 

 

Note: Manual removal Adfocus refers to key parts of computer system. Any error step may lead to system crash. If you don’t have sufficient expertise in dealing with the manual removal. Install Spyhunter can be your better choice, because it is capable of auto-detecting and removing viruses. You can also Download RegCure Pro to help you clean up unwanted registry entries and files so as to optimize the computer.

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