Remove Salus adware - Here's how
If you have caught the adware Salus (Ads by SalsuSalus), you should remove it as soon as possible. Our instructions will help you with this.
Step 1: Remove Salus adware
The "Ads by Salus" adware is usually installed unintentionally via freeware. Salus is not a virus in the strict sense, but can change various settings on your browser and thus become a security risk.
- Uninstall a program: Open the Control Panel and sort the list of installed programs by the installation date. Remove "Salus" or "Ads by Salus" and all other unknown additions here. There is a detailed step-by-step guide for this.
- AdwCleaner: This free tool also detects the last remains of Salus and removes them.
- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware: If you want to be on the safe side that your computer is free of viruses, we advise you to additionally check with this virus scanner.
Step 2: Clean Salus browser
Since Salus has changed numerous settings on your browser, you should reset it completely for security reasons. Follow the instructions below for all of your installed browsers.
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Internet Explorer
We will show you how to check individual files online for viruses in the next practical tip.