Remove adware with AdwCleaner: A guide

With the free AdwCleaner you can remove adware from your computer. In this guide, we explain how to start the cleaning process and delete the unwanted programs from your PC.

Start AdwCleaner and remove adware

1. Download the free AdwCleaner and install the software.
2. Open the program and click on the "Search" option.
3. The cleaning process will start automatically. This may take a while depending on the size of your hard drives.
4. You will then see the results in a list. You can click on the various tabs such as "Registration database" or "Files" and look at the elements to be removed.

Remove adware tools with AdwCleaner

1. Uncheck all items you don't want to remove. But make absolutely sure that the files are not harmful.
2. If you want to permanently remove the adware, click on "Delete".
3. A message appears that all open programs are closed. Save your work and then click "OK".
4. Your PC will restart after the deletion. Then a protocol and a report of the results appear. You have successfully removed the adware.

These instructions refer to AdwCleaner 3.212. Even if your computer is adware-safe, you are not off the hook yet: Spam emails with fake telecom bills that contain malware or viruses are becoming increasingly common. Therefore, read how you can recognize the fake mails.