Remove Ourluckysites - Here's how
If the start page in your browser on Ourluckysites.com has changed, you should remove it quickly. It is not a virus, but annoying adware. We'll show you step by step how to get rid of Ourluckysites.
Step 1: Remove Ourluckysites from Windows
Ourluckysites are ordinary adware that usually gets installed on your computer by installing free programs. Among other things, pop-ups and unwanted website redirects may increase.
- Open the Control Panel and select the "Programs" category.
- If you click here on "Programs and Features", all installed programs will be displayed.
- Sort the list by installation date and look for entries like Ourluckysites and other suspicious names that have been installed in the past few days.
- Select the entry with the mouse and click on the "Uninstall" button at the top.
- Note: If you are not very familiar with the programs on your computer, do a quick Google search before uninstalling.
Step 2: Remove Ourluckysites from the browser
- AdwCleaner: The free AdwCleaner also removes the last remains of Ourluckysites. Carry out the short scan and then remove all finds.
- Browser links: Adware often also nests in the links of your browser. The check takes only a few seconds.
Step 3: delete add-on from Ourluckysites
In many cases, Ourluckysites is also removed as an add-on in the browser. A few clicks are enough to remove the add-on.
- Google Chrome: delete add-ons
- Firefox: delete add-ons
- Internet Explorer: Delete add-ons
- Opera: delete add-ons
- Safari: delete add-ons
Tip: How to protect yourself against adware & malware in the future
In the next practical tip, we will show you how to check individual files online for viruses.