Remove wajam
Wajam is adware and not a virus, but you should remove it as soon as possible. We will show you the exact procedure.
Step 1: remove wajam
Wajam is usually found as an add-on in the browser. There it can not only change the start page, but also be responsible for pop-ups and other unwanted actions.
- Uninstall a program: First open the Control Panel and sort the list of installed programs by the installation date. Then remove all dubious new additions. You can find step-by-step instructions in this practical tip.
- AdwCleaner: To remove the last remnants of Wajam, you should use this little tool. It scans your browser and your system and then deletes all finds.
- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware: A virus rarely comes alone. Therefore, we advise you to additionally check with this extremely reliable and free virus scanner.
Step 2: Free the browser from the wajam
If the above steps did not help to remove Wajam, you should reset your browser completely for security reasons. Follow the instructions below for all installed browsers.
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Internet Explorer
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