Remove Swift Browse - Here's how
This guide shows you how to remove the Swift Browse malware from your PC.
Swift Browse: How to remove the malware
Swift Browse is not a virus in the classic sense, but a browser hijacker that can change both the start page and the search engine, as well as showing unwanted toolbars and advertisements. You can remove Swift Browse by following these steps:
- Open the Control Panel and under "Programs" click "Uninstall Programs". If a tool called "Swift Browse" or a recently installed program that is unknown to you appears in the list, remove it from your computer.
- Reset your browser to the default settings. In our detailed instructions, we show you how this works for Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer.
- Download the free AdwCleaner program and use it to scan your system. You should delete all finds directly from your PC. You can find detailed instructions on how to remove adware with AdwCleaner in this practical tip.
- You should also scan your computer with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. This ensures that there are no other unwanted programs and infected files on your computer.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how you can check individual files online for viruses.