Remove addthis.com
If you discover the Addthis.com adware on your computer, you should remove it quickly. It is not a virus, but the adware brings unwanted advertisements to your computer. With our instructions, you can remove Addthis.com in a few minutes.
Remove addthis.com
The Addthis.com service promises to be secure and reputable, but installs an unwanted toolbar and changes numerous settings on your browser. Further harmful effects of the adware cannot be excluded.
- Uninstall a program: First try to uninstall the program using the control panel. You can find detailed instructions here. Sort the list of installed programs by installation date and remove any new additions that are unknown to you.
- AdwCleaner: This program scans the computer for unwanted adware. Download the tool from our CHIP download area.
- Scan computer for malware: To remove the last malicious files, you should run a scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. The program checks your system and then cleans up all finds.
- Reset browser: Since the adware has changed numerous settings in your browser, you should reset it completely for security reasons. To do this, follow the instructions below for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer.
Security note: Make sure that your antivirus program is always up to date.