Remove Websteroid adware - Here's how

Websteroid is not a virus, but an unwanted browser extension. This practical tip shows you how to remove the adware.

Step 1: remove Websteroid adware from PC

1. Call the "system control" of your PC. In Windows 7, click on the blue Windows icon at the bottom left and enter "Control Panel" in the search field. Confirm with [Enter].
2. In the category view, click on the "Uninstall a program" entry under "Programs".
3. Scroll down the program list until you see "Websteroids". Click once with the left mouse button and then select the "Uninstall / Change" tab at the top of the menu.
4. Follow the further instructions and finally confirm with "OK".

Step 2: Clean up Websteroid's internet browser

After removing the program from your hard drive, you should clean up your internet browser. To be on the safe side, do this for all browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Internet Explorer

Step 3: Look for Websteroid remains with AdwCleaner

AdwCleaner is a free tool that searches your PC for malicious software. This also recognizes remains of Websteroid:

1. After you have downloaded "AdwCleaner", close all browsers and other applications and restart your PC.
2. After the restart, call the "AdwCleaner".
3. Then click on the "Search" button.
4. As soon as AdwCleaner has found remains of Websteroid or other malware, they will be displayed in the search. To delete Click the button of the same name at the top.
5. To complete the process completely, restart your computer. After that, annoying programs are permanently removed from your system.

If you want to be on the safe side, Malwarebytes and our guide are another helpful program for removing adware and malware.