Remove block surf - how it works

If you find the blockware adware in your browser, you should remove it immediately. We'll show you how it's done.

Step 1: remove block surf from Windows

Blockandsurf is relatively harmless adware. Among other things, unwanted advertising appears in the form of pop-ups, search results are also changed. You won't get any real advantage from block surfing.

• Uninstall Blockandsurf: Open the Control Panel and sort the list of installed programs by the installation date. Remove the entry "Block surf" here. You can find detailed instructions in the practical tip "Uninstalling Windows programs".
• AdwCleaner: The free AdwCleaner does the rest for you. It scans your browser and the registry for remains of block surf and removes them.
• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware: A pest rarely comes alone. With this free software, you can check your system for other malware. This step is usually not necessary to remove block surf.

Step 2: Remove block surf from the browser

If Blockandsurf has still not said goodbye to your browser, you should reset it completely. Follow the instructions below for all installed browsers, even if you are not using them. Make a note beforehand of which plugins you are using.

• Reset Google Chrome
• Reset Mozilla Firefox
• Reset Internet Explorer
• Reset Opera
• Reset Safari

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to check individual files online for viruses.