Remove Ads by UniDeals - Here's how
Ads by UniDeals is a browser hijacker that you should remove as soon as possible. It is not a virus that manipulates malware, but it manipulates your browser settings and redirects you to dubious websites. We'll show you how to get rid of the annoying adware.
Step 1: Remove Ads by UniDeals from the computer
You probably installed the hijacker together with a program that you downloaded from the Internet. When installing such programs in the future, make sure to exclude additional software and toolbars from the installation by selecting the custom installation.
- Start the Control Panel and open the list of programs installed on the computer by clicking on "Programs and Features" or "Uninstall Programs".
- Look for entries with "UniDeals" in the name and uninstall them. Uninstall other dubious entries as well. These are often different toolbars.
- Detailed instructions for uninstalling programs can be found here.
Step 2: Remove Ads by Unideals from the browser
The malware manipulates the settings of the browsers installed on your PC. You should therefore reset all browsers to the default settings. Do not start your browser directly afterwards, but first carry out the further steps in this manual. We will explain how to reset your browser in the following practical tips:
- Reset Google Chrome
- Reset Mozilla Firefox
- Reset Internet Explorer
Step 3: remove remnants of Ads by Unideals
- To really remove all remnants of the hijacker, use the AdwCleaner program. Start a scan with it and remove all finds.
- With the free Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software, you can check your PC for other malware.
Step 4: check browser shortcuts
Before you start your browser, you should check all the shortcuts - both those on the desktop and those in the taskbar:
- Click with the right mouse button on the link of your browser and select the item "Properties".
- Switch to the "Link" tab.
- Only "C: \ ... .. \ Google Chrome \ chrome.exe" should appear in the "Destination" field.
- If necessary, remove other entries and confirm with "OK".
In our section "Viruses and Security" you will find other useful tools for virus protection. In the next practical tip, we will show you how to check a file online for viruses.