Remove Webconnect - Here's how
If you discover Webconnect in your browser or a virus of the same name is reported, you should remove it immediately. With our guide, you can completely clean your computer of the malware.
Step 1: remove Webconnect
Webconnect not only changes your homepage and search engine, but also provides website redirects, annoying pop-ups.
- First you should uninstall Webconnect like any other program using Control Panel. In this practical tip, you can read how this also works under your Windows version.
- Look for "Webconnect" in the list of installed programs. If the entry does not exist, sort the list by the installation date and uninstall unknown programs that have recently been added.
- If you cannot find Webconnect, the uninstallation takes place in the third step at the latest.
Step 2: reset browser
Since Webconnect changes numerous settings on your browser and not all of them can be viewed, you should reset it completely. Complete the following instructions for all of your browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Internet Explorer
Step 3: remove any remains
To remove the last files from Webconnect, you have to clean your PC with the following three programs:
- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware: This is an extremely reliable virus scanner that also detects and removes other viruses.
- AdwCleaner: This program specializes in adware such as Webconnect and also tracks down the latest data and hidden registry entries.
- Junkware Removal Tool: For security reasons you can check your system again.
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