Cleans your computer after an adware attack. The tool removes the malicious program's files, uninstalls potentially undesirable programs (PUPs) that are generally installed by adware and fixes hijacking attempts by restoring the web browser's homepage to your default setting.
AdwCleaner can remove adware, browser toolbars, homepage hijackers, spyware, and other potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). It provides a simple interface where you can initiate scanning and view the detected issues. You can then remove or quarantine the threats. AdwCleaner also provides a customizable exclusion list to prevent this tool from removing useful tools.
v8.0 [Nov 28, 2019]
Changes:
- Following the release of MB4, the in-app installer now installs Malwarebytes 4.
- Always download the very latest Malwarebytes build.
- Update Qt to 5.13 branch.
- Upgrade the build toolchain to Visual Studio 2017.
- Update OpenSSL.
- No longer force the generation of the debug logfile.
- Support again the very latest versions of the Chrome Browser and allow for proper remediation.
- Temporarily disable Firefox scanning and remediation - will be added back in the upcoming release.
- Update translations.
- Update definitions to 2019.11.20.1.
- Completely drop support for Windows XP and Vista.
Bugfixes:
- Crash when the UI is displayed in Arabic.
- Make the uninstallation process more robust and less likely to leave traces behind.
- Make the quarantine process more stable and less susceptible to corruption.
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