- What is Ads By Info?
- Resetting the browser
- Supprimer Ads By Info
- Clean up your web browsers
- How to use ZHPcleaner?
- Finally
- For the rest
What is Ads By Info?
Ads By Info is a program that is installed on your computer when you download free software from certain sites which is sometimes accompanied by malware or toolbars that pollute your browsers. These kinds of programs slow down the loading time of your pages, but the worst part is that it accesses your history and collects all your personal data.
Your data can potentially be used for malicious purposes.
The main function of Ads By Info is to drown you in a bunch of advertisements (which can also be targeted because your personal data is accessible) so that you have no other choice but to click on them, and thus bring a remuneration to its creator.
Resetting the browser
First, you will need to reset your infected browser (s). Follow the instructions on this page, to have access to the procedure to follow depending on your browser.
Supprimer Ads By Info
AdwCleaner is very effective (and free) software that removes all unwanted malware and toolbars from your computer. Download AdwCleaner.
Launch AdwCleaner, and click on the "Scanner" button. Once the scan is finished, click on the "Clean" button:
Then restart your computer following the instructions of AdwCleaner.
Clean up your web browsers
ZHPCleaner is a utility (also free) which will reset all your browsers to their original Proxy settings by removing Ads By Info redirect settings. No installation needed for ZHPcleaner, therefore fast and efficient!
Download ZHPcleaner HERE.
How to use ZHPcleaner?
Launch ZHPcleaner, and click "accept the terms of use". Then click on the "repair" button.
As with AdwCleaner, restart your computer following the instructions.
Finally
To find your preferred home page on your browser, you will find on this link the procedure to apply according to your browser.
For the rest
To protect yourself from further mishaps like this, download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. It is freeware that will warn you if there is a threat when you install new software.
Warning: You must be vigilant about what you validate when installing free software, and not accept everything that is offered with pre-checked boxes!
