Remove "Ads by Canopus" Adware (Uninstall Guide)

Remove "Ads by Canopus" Adware (Uninstall Guide)

Adware

Canopus is adware that has been created to display adverts labeled "Ads by Canopus" and "by Canopus" on your computer. These pop-up adverts aim to generate a high click through rate in order to increase sales and drive traffic to the website belonging to the advert's owner. Naturally, it is also a source of income for the adware's programmer too.

What is Canopus adware?

It is a computer program that displays or downloads Canopus ads on your computer's screen whenever you are connected to the internet. The adverts may appear as a pop up or pop under window, they could be large banners at the top of the screen, some of them are links, while others appear as boxes placed somewhere on the screen. Usually, this adware displays various product ads but it may also promote services and fake tech support pop ups.

The way in which Canopus operates

To avoid this adware – at least its most virulent strains – it can help to know how it finds its way on to your PC in the first place. The most common method is for a programmer to bundle the adware with another program, file or application. This means that when you download some software, you are also downloading the adware. And because adware is such big business, these days it is not only packaged with third rate applications or not very good games; it is just as likely to come with something that is genuinely useful – or even a well known brand.

Who creates adware - and why?

Programmers or software developers who create programs and programs that they release to the public for free often use adware as a way to recoup the cost of developing their original product. The ads by Canopus will generate a source of income which enables them to find a bigger audience for their program.

How does Canopus know what you're looking at online?

As we mentioned earlier, your PC has not suddenly developed a hitherto undiscovered talent – there is a real reason why it knows which adverts to show you? And that is because at the point of installation, the adware also installs a tracking component which can monitor your internet usage. This component records which websites you visit and transmits this data back to the programmer who can then make use of the information to decide which adverts they want to show you – and increase your chances of clicking and buying!

Should I take steps to protect myself from adware?

If you are one of those people who find adware's invasion of your privacy upsetting or worrying then yes, you probably do want to protect yourself from at least the most virulent strains of adware. After all, how do we really know what an adware programmer is also going to do with the data they collect? I strongly suggest that you install a reputable anti-malware program today.

How to get rid of Canopus ads?

To remove this adware from your computer and stop Canopus ads, please follow the steps in the removal guide below. If you have any questions, please leave a comment down below. Good luck and be safe online!

Written by Michael Kaur, http://deletemalware.blogspot.com

Canopus Ads Removal Guide:

1. First of all, download anti-malware software and run a full system scan. It will detect and remove this infection from your computer. You may then follow the manual removal instructions below to remove the leftover traces of this malware. Hopefully you won't have to do that.

2. Remove Canopus related programs from your computer using the Uninstall a program control panel (Windows 7). Go to the Start Menu. Select Control Panel → Uninstall a Program.

If you are using Windows 8 or 10, simply drag your mouse pointer to the right edge of the screen, select Search from the list and search for "control panel".



Or you can right-click on a bottom left hot corner (formerly known as the Start button) and select Control panel from there.



3. When the Add/Remove Programs or the Uninstall a Program screen is displayed, scroll through the list of currently installed programs and remove the following:

• Canopus
• GoSave
• Extag
• SaveNewaAppz
• and any other recently installed application

Simply select each application and click Remove. If you are using Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8, click Uninstall up near the top of that window. When you're done, please close the Control Panel screen.


Remove Canopus related extensions from Google Chrome:

1. Click on Chrome menu button. Go to More Tools → Extensions.




2. Click on the trashcan icon to remove Canopus, Extag, Gosave, HD-Plus 3.5 and other extensions that you do not recognize.

If the removal option is grayed out then read how to remove extensions installed by enterprise policy.



3. Then select Settings. Scroll down the page and click Show advanced settings.


4. Find the Reset browser settings section and click Reset browser settings button.


5. In the dialog that appears, click Reset. That's it!


Remove Canopus related extensions from Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox. Go to Tools Menu → Add-ons.




2. Select Extensions. Click Remove button to remove Canopus, Extag, Gosave, MediaPlayerV1, HD-Plus 3.5 and other extensions that you do not recognize.


Remove Canopus related add-ons from Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer. Go to Tools → Manage Add-ons. If you have the latest version, simply click on the Settings button.




2. Select Toolbars and Extensions. Click Remove/Disable button to remove the browser add-ons listed above.

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Remove Eridanus Adware (Uninstall Guide)

Remove Eridanus Adware (Uninstall Guide)

Adware

Technology doesn't stand still – and neither do the ways and means that cyber criminals use to attempt to unleash chaos on our computers and private lives. From programs that have been designed to damage or delete our data to those that try and scam us out of money, to the tactics employed by the people that want to steal our identities, there are any number of ways that we are putting ourselves in harm's way when we are connected to the internet. The world of cyber crime is big business and nowhere is that more evident than in the world of Eridanus adware.

And while Eridanus might not have been specifically created to corrupt our data or steal our passwords and login details, it does come with its own set of unique characteristics. Not least of which is its ability to leave your PC open to attack by something more harmful such as spyware. As anyone who knows anything about spyware is aware, this awful program can install a keystroke logger on your PC so the programmer can steal your passwords and other data - then using it to their own advantage.

What does Eridanus adware do?

Its main purpose is to drive traffic and leads to a website by displaying Eridanus ads. It will continually bombard you with annoying pop up ads "optimized by Eridanus" and "Super Offers" for very random products or websites. Other variants if this of adware will delete your browser and subsequently send everything you search for online to a site of the programmer's choosing – thus manipulating your search to drive traffic to their site.

So, if you've been infected by this adware, you probably want to know how to remove it. Some adware is easier to delete than others – it all depends how deeply it has been buried in your operating system. Nevertheless, try and remove it yourself before you have to turn to an expert and pay them to do it for you. Here are some simple steps to help you delete Eridanus on Windows:

1. If you don't have one installed already, download some malware removal software.
2. Next back up your files – just in case! Copy files onto an external hard drive.
3. Run your malware removal software and be sure to scan all drives that you suspect of being infected.
4. The software should tell you which program on your PC is actually adware. Delete it!
5. Shut down your PC again and then reboot it.
6. It is a good idea to run the malware removal tool for a second time just to make sure that you have completely got rid of everything that is lurking on your computer.

Still getting annoying Eridanus ads?

Please follow the steps in the removal guide below. If you have any questions, please leave a comment down below. Good luck and be safe online!

Written by Michael Kaur, http://deletemalware.blogspot.com

Eridanus Ads Removal Guide:

1. First of all, download anti-malware software and run a full system scan. It will detect and remove this infection from your computer. You may then follow the manual removal instructions below to remove the leftover traces of this malware. Hopefully you won't have to do that.

2. Remove Eridanus related programs from your computer using the Uninstall a program control panel (Windows 7). Go to the Start Menu. Select Control Panel → Uninstall a Program.

If you are using Windows 8 or 10, simply drag your mouse pointer to the right edge of the screen, select Search from the list and search for "control panel".



Or you can right-click on a bottom left hot corner (formerly known as the Start button) and select Control panel from there.



3. When the Add/Remove Programs or the Uninstall a Program screen is displayed, scroll through the list of currently installed programs and remove the following:

• Eridanus
• GoSave
• Extag
• SaveNewaAppz
• and any other recently installed application

Simply select each application and click Remove. If you are using Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8, click Uninstall up near the top of that window. When you're done, please close the Control Panel screen.


Remove Eridanus related extensions from Google Chrome:

1. Click on Chrome menu button. Go to More Tools → Extensions.




2. Click on the trashcan icon to remove Eridanus, Extag, Gosave, HD-Plus 3.5 and other extensions that you do not recognize.

If the removal option is grayed out then read how to remove extensions installed by enterprise policy.



3. Then select Settings. Scroll down the page and click Show advanced settings.


4. Find the Reset browser settings section and click Reset browser settings button.


5. In the dialog that appears, click Reset. That's it!


Remove Eridanus related extensions from Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox. Go to Tools Menu → Add-ons.




2. Select Extensions. Click Remove button to remove Eridanus, Extag, Gosave, MediaPlayerV1, HD-Plus 3.5 and other extensions that you do not recognize.


Remove Eridanus related add-ons from Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer. Go to Tools → Manage Add-ons. If you have the latest version, simply click on the Settings button.




2. Select Toolbars and Extensions. Click Remove/Disable button to remove the browser add-ons listed above.

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Stop pop-up ads and adware in Steam

Stop pop-up ads and adware in Steam

Adware

Certain adware variants can affect programs like Steam and display pop-up ads. In my case it was DNS Unlocker adware. Yours might be different but in general, if you want to stop pop-up ads in Steam client you need to remove adware from your computer. As you may already know, advertising supported software, or adware as it is more commonly referred to as, is the name for any computer software program that has been designed to show you ads and pop-ups when you are online and browsing the internet. Usually, adware affects web browsers but Steam client and similar programs can be affected as well. The whole reason for adware's existence is to generate revenue. The adware might be a source of income for the programmer but what does it mean for the likes of you and me?

In its most innocent incarnation adware is generally easy to ignore. In its worst incarnations, however, it is a different story entirely! If you are unlucky enough to be infected by the worst kind, you will soon be tearing you hair out in frustration.

The way in which adware works

Adware has two different ways of working. The first is to show you a screen when the program – or should we say malware – is installing itself, and the second is that it is actually buried in the software's user interface. If you are seeing pop up ads on your computer and in your Steam client you have been hit by the worst type of adware. If you are seeing adverts that are displaying products that are the same as, or very similar to, things you have been looking at online recently, then you are seeing the regular type of adware.

Wait! How does adware know what I have been looking at online recently?

Adware of this nature – i.e. the type that we all see every day - has one defining trait and that is the ability to monitor which websites you visit. This means that the programmer can decide which adverts they show you so that they have a better chance of you clicking through and spending some of your hard earned cash! How does it do that? Because when the adware is installed on your PC it also installs a tracking component that follows everything you do on the internet. Are you thinking what I am thinking? That's kind of an invasion of your privacy, no? It sure is but what makes it even worse that adware like DNS Unlocker can be grab info from Steam and other programs. So, don't be surprised to see third-party game advertisements on your Steam client. Of course, sometimes adware will probably display completely unrelated ads as shown in the image above. Real estate ads on Steam? Seriously? Well, scammers don't discriminate. If someone paid for such ads they will certainly display them no matter what program you use, even if it's Steam.

So does this mean that adware is a type of malware?

Adware is often talked about at the same time as other types of malware but this is actually somewhat of a grey area. Some people see adware as something that can be annoying, but livable with, while other people are strongly against its very existence thanks to its scant disregard for your privacy. And of course, the people that program adware will tell you that there is absolutely nothing wrong with it at all!

I think I want to protect myself against adware – what do I do?

The best thing you can do to prevent adware from becoming a blight upon your online life is to install a decent anti-malware program on your computer.

How to stop ads and adware in Steam?

As I said, you need to identify and remove adware from your computer. You can do this manually or run a full system scan with anti-malware software. Either way, please follow the steps in the removal guide below. I use DNS Unlocker as an example but it should be the same with any other adware in case yours is different. If you have any questions, please leave a comment down below. Good luck and be safe online!

Written by Michael Kaur, http://deletemalware.blogspot.com

Steam Adware and Pop-up Ads Removal Guide:

1. First of all, download anti-malware software and run a full system scan. It will detect and remove this infection from your computer. You may then follow the manual removal instructions below to remove the leftover traces of this malware. Hopefully you won't have to do that.

2. Remove DNS Unlocker related programs from your computer using the Uninstall a program control panel (Windows 7). Go to the Start Menu. Select Control Panel → Uninstall a Program.

If you are using Windows 8 or 10, simply drag your mouse pointer to the right edge of the screen, select Search from the list and search for "control panel".



Or you can right-click on a bottom left hot corner (formerly known as the Start button) and select Control panel from there.



3. When the Add/Remove Programs or the Uninstall a Program screen is displayed, scroll through the list of currently installed programs and remove the following:

• DNS Unlocker
• GoSave
• Extag
• SaveNewaAppz
• and any other recently installed application

Simply select each application and click Remove. If you are using Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8, click Uninstall up near the top of that window. When you're done, please close the Control Panel screen.


Remove adware related extensions from Google Chrome:

1. Click on Chrome menu button. Go to More Tools → Extensions.




2. Click on the trashcan icon to remove DNS Unlocker, Extag, Gosave, HD-Plus 3.5 and other extensions that you do not recognize.

If the removal option is grayed out then read how to remove extensions installed by enterprise policy.



3. Then select Settings. Scroll down the page and click Show advanced settings.


4. Find the Reset browser settings section and click Reset browser settings button.


5. In the dialog that appears, click Reset. That's it!


Remove adware related extensions from Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox. Go to Tools Menu → Add-ons.




2. Select Extensions. Click Remove button to remove DNS Unlocker, Extag, Gosave, MediaPlayerV1, HD-Plus 3.5 and other extensions that you do not recognize.


Remove adware related add-ons from Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer. Go to Tools → Manage Add-ons. If you have the latest version, simply click on the Settings button.




2. Select Toolbars and Extensions. Click Remove/Disable button to remove the browser add-ons listed above.

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Tech Support Pop-up Virus Removal Guide

Tech Support Pop-up Virus Removal Guide

Adware

I am sure you know as well as I do that these days, using the internet is quite a dangerous activity! And you don't even have to be using the Dark Web to fall foul of the myriad of software programs that have been designed to do us harm. Being infected by malware can be a distressing experience – and it can cost you dearly in time and money, and even your identity.

There are programs that will hijack your browsers, display scam tech support pop ups and fake BSOD screens, those that trick you into handing over money for fix of your supposedly detected computer errors or malware infections, others that steal your passwords and hack your email, social media and even bank accounts. And because the majority of these malicious programs are bundled with free software, files or apps, we are all at risk of contracting an infection every single time we download something.

A fake message from securepcnow.com claiming that your data is at risk because of detected security errors:

Another fake pop-up message from errorscript.co trying to convince you that your computer is infected with malware. It even tries to mimic Microsoft Security Essentials detection window to make it look more reliable:

And finally, the most popular scam pop-up these days - fake BSOD claiming that your system security is at risk:

Even computer or tech support pop ups, which are often seen as less of a menace than some of the other types of software, can cause you harm and seriously disrupt the way you use your computer. Such pop-ups are usually displayed by adware installed on your computer. So, if you are getting fake tech support pop-ups then you should scan your computer for adware and other malware. But is adware the same as spyware? After all they are both often discussed in the same breath so you could be forgiven for thinking that they are one and the same. Let's take a look at the similarities between the two.

What do adware and spyware have to do with each other?

Adware has one defining trait that is very much its own: its ability to show you an endless stream of annoying and fake tech support pop-up windows and banner adverts. Spyware does not do this but it does have an even more sinister trick up its sleeve – read on to find out what.

The reason that adware and spyware are often lumbered together in articles about malware is that adware does have some spy-like characteristics. When adware is installing itself on your PC it also installs a tracing component that monitors your internet usage and tracks and records which websites you visit. It then sends this data back to the adware’s programmer who can then show you adverts that are closely related to the goods or services that you have been looking at online.

Spyware on the other hand will not only survey which websites you visit – it takes its creepy and intrusive antics one step – a big step – further. Spyware often installs something called a keylogger on your machine and this will monitor which keys you type. This data is collected and then sent to the programmer or owner of the spyware so that they can discover – and of course then use - your passwords, login details, online bank account details, credit card numbers and anything else they care to discover about you.

Protecting yourself from adware and fake tech support pop-ups

After reading the above you probably want to learn how to protect yourself. Well, much as we all love to download the plethora of free apps and software that are available out there, to protect yourself you need to download with care. And that means reading T's & C's carefully when you're downloading to ensure you're not also installing any nasty add-ons. If your computer has been infected by adware which displays tech support scam pop-ups saying that you need to call certain phone number for assistance - DON'T and instead please follow the steps in the removal guide below. If you call the number you will probably lose at least $100 and compromise your computer security. If you have questions, please leave a comment down below. Good luck and be safe online!

Written by Michael Kaur, http://deletemalware.blogspot.com

Tech Support Pop-up Virus Removal Guide:

1. First of all, download anti-malware software and run a full system scan. It will detect and remove this infection from your computer. You may then follow the manual removal instructions below to remove the leftover traces of this malware. Hopefully you won't have to do that.

2. Remove adware related programs from your computer using the Uninstall a program control panel (Windows 7). Go to the Start Menu. Select Control Panel → Uninstall a Program.

If you are using Windows 8 or 10, simply drag your mouse pointer to the right edge of the screen, select Search from the list and search for "control panel".



Or you can right-click on a bottom left hot corner (formerly known as the Start button) and select Control panel from there.



3. When the Add/Remove Programs or the Uninstall a Program screen is displayed, scroll through the list of currently installed programs and remove the following:

• Magical Find
• GoSave
• Extag
• SaveNewaAppz
• and any other recently installed application

Simply select each application and click Remove. If you are using Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8, click Uninstall up near the top of that window. When you're done, please close the Control Panel screen.


Remove Tech support pop-up ads related extensions from Google Chrome:

1. Click on Chrome menu button. Go to More Tools → Extensions.




2. Click on the trashcan icon to remove Magical Find, Extag, Gosave, HD-Plus 3.5 and other extensions that you do not recognize.

If the removal option is grayed out then read how to remove extensions installed by enterprise policy.



3. Then select Settings. Scroll down the page and click Show advanced settings.


4. Find the Reset browser settings section and click Reset browser settings button.


5. In the dialog that appears, click Reset. That's it!


Remove Tech support pop-up ads related extensions from Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox. Go to Tools Menu → Add-ons.




2. Select Extensions. Click Remove button to remove Magical Find, Extag, Gosave, MediaPlayerV1, HD-Plus 3.5 and other extensions that you do not recognize.


Remove Tech support pop-up ads related add-ons from Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer. Go to Tools → Manage Add-ons. If you have the latest version, simply click on the Settings button.




2. Select Toolbars and Extensions. Click Remove/Disable button to remove the browser add-ons listed above.

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Remove Ads by currency Adware (Uninstall Guide)

Remove Ads by currency Adware (Uninstall Guide)

Adware

If you want to know what exactly "Ad by currency" adware is and what effect it can have on your PC plus how it wound up being installed in the first place, read on as you have come to the right place. Let's take a closer look at one of the internet's often overlooked threats.

So just what is the "currency" adware?

Adware is a computer software program that displays adverts, usually labeled "Ad by currency" or "currency ads", on your device's screen whenever you are connected to the internet. That probably doesn't get your heart pounding in fear, we know, but online adverts have a few more unpleasant characteristics than many people give them credit for. On the surface they are a way for businesses to advertise their products or services but scratch beneath that surface and chances are you are not just being marketed to – you might be experiencing some very real problems as well.

How does this adware get onto your computer?

It normally winds up on your PC because it has been packaged with another program. Download that software, instant messaging tool or new gaming app and you may also be downloading adware. It can installed as Chrome Notepad (v3.8.5) or something like that. Scammers change adware's name quite often, so don't be surprised if yours will be different.

Adware's unpleasant traits and the effect it can have on your computer

• When this adware is being installed on your PC it is also installing a tracking component which monitors the websites you visit. This is so that the programmer can learn about your interests and decide which "currency" adverts to show you. Clearly this could be perceived as a definite invasion of your privacy. Another big problem with this component is that because of all the work it is doing behind the scenes, tracking, recording and relaying your data, it will slow your PC's operating speeds and internet connection down. And that's not all for this nasty little component can also impact negatively on other programs running on your device, making operation unstable and leaving you open to possible breaches of security.
• In addition to this component, some variants of this adware also install spyware on your device. All of this information will be sent to the programmer who will use it for their own nefarious ends or simply sell it on to an unscrupulous third party.
• It can also hijack your browser and change your tool bar for one of the programmers choosing. Or it can take over your home page or default search engine. What then happens is that every time you try to search for anything online, you will be redirected away from the site or search term you were looking for and to a website that the programmer wants you to visit.

To give yourself a better shot at preventing adware from installing itself on your computer you should also pay attention when you are actually downloading something by reading the End User License Agreement carefully. This should tell you if any hidden extras are included and so will allow you to check or uncheck boxes relating to add-ons. If your computer has been infected by ads by currency, please follow the steps in the removal guide below. If you have questions, please leave a comment down below. I will be more than happy to help you. Good luck and be safe online!

Written by Michael Kaur, http://deletemalware.blogspot.com

"Ads by currency" Adware Removal Guide:

1. First of all, download anti-malware software and run a full system scan. It will detect and remove this infection from your computer. You may then follow the manual removal instructions below to remove the leftover traces of this malware. Hopefully you won't have to do that.

2. Remove "Ads by currency" adware related programs from your computer using the Uninstall a program control panel (Windows 7). Go to the Start Menu. Select Control Panel → Uninstall a Program.

If you are using Windows 8 or 10, simply drag your mouse pointer to the right edge of the screen, select Search from the list and search for "control panel".



Or you can right-click on a bottom left hot corner (formerly known as the Start button) and select Control panel from there.



3. When the Add/Remove Programs or the Uninstall a Program screen is displayed, scroll through the list of currently installed programs and remove the following:

• Chrome Notepad (v3.8.5)
• GoSave
• Extag
• SaveNewaAppz
• and any other recently installed application

Simply select each application and click Remove. If you are using Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8, click Uninstall up near the top of that window. When you're done, please close the Control Panel screen.


Remove adware related extensions from Google Chrome:

1. Click on Chrome menu button. Go to More Tools → Extensions.




2. Click on the trashcan icon to remove Chrome Notepad (v3.8.5), Extag, Gosave, HD-Plus 3.5 and other extensions that you do not recognize.

If the removal option is grayed out then read how to remove extensions installed by enterprise policy.



3. Then select Settings. Scroll down the page and click Show advanced settings.


4. Find the Reset browser settings section and click Reset browser settings button.


5. In the dialog that appears, click Reset. That's it!


Remove adware related extensions from Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox. Go to Tools Menu → Add-ons.




2. Select Extensions. Click Remove button to remove Notepad (v3.8.5), Extag, Gosave, MediaPlayerV1, HD-Plus 3.5 and other extensions that you do not recognize.


Remove adware related add-ons from Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer. Go to Tools → Manage Add-ons. If you have the latest version, simply click on the Settings button.




2. Select Toolbars and Extensions. Click Remove/Disable button to remove the browser add-ons listed above.

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