Ads by Clean Browser - How to remove

Clean Browser is an adware program that was developed by Intriguing Apps, that is already known as a developer of Search Defense, Browser Guard, Web Warden, BrowserProtector and some other potentially unwanted programs. The program is supposed to enhance your browsing experience and protect you from visiting potentially malicious websites. However, it’s an ad-supported program and it only aims to advertise certain pages.

It is recommended to remove Clean Browser from your system, if you don’t want to face any other issues. Use a reputable antimalware program, like Spyhunter or StopZilla, or remove Ads by Clean Browser manually by performing the steps provided at the end of this article.

About Ads by Clean Browser

When you look at Clean Browser, at first glance it seems to be a legitimate and useful application. Unfortunately, this is a wrong impression, because as soon as it gets inside, it starts generating numerous ads that redirect users to commercial websites. It is very likely that Ads by Clean Browser will take you to potentially dangerous websites where you can get your computer infected. Obviously, tons of ads are also very annoying and they disturb your regular browsing activity.

Another thing you should bear in mind is that Clean Browser tracks your browsing habits. The program records information about your browsing history and search queries. Later it generates ads according to your interests. Obviously, personalized ads are much more successful and they get more clicks. However, tracking your browsing activities can lead to various privacy related issues. Clean Browser can also pass this information to the third parties which can involve you into other marketing related projects.

Distribution Methods of Ads by Clean Browser

Clean Browser normally comes bundled to free programs from the Internet. It can come as an additional download with software that can be downloaded from download.com, softonic.com, soft32.com and similar websites. To avoid these additional downloads, make sure you choose a Custom installation mode and deselect options indicating about unknown software. Also never agree to change your homepage or search provider to unknown websites. It is also recommended to be more attentive with the Terms and Agreements of your new downloads, as you can find a lot of useful information about possible changes in your system too.

If your computer has already been infected and your browsing activity is constantly interfered by Clean Browser Ads, remove this adware from your PC as soon as possible. Uninstall Clean Browser and everything related to it from the Programs list and then restore the settings of all browsers that were affected.

If you want to remove Ads by Clean Browser automatically, use an antimalware program, like Spyhunter or StopZilla and run a full system scan with it. A manual removal guide is provided below.

Manual removal of Ads by Clean Browser

How to remove Ads by Clean Browser using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like Ads by Clean Browser install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.

• Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to Ads by Clean Browser . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make Ads by Clean Browser easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes.
• In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection.

How to remove Ads by Clean Browser from macOS

Delete Ads by Clean Browser from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the Ads by Clean Browser app.
5. Select it and right-click it (or hold the Ctrl and click the left mouse button).
6. In the dropdown, click Move to Bin/Trash. You might be asked to provide your login password.

TopRemove malicious extensions from Internet Explorer

• Press on the Gear icon→Manage Add-ons.
  
• Go through Toolbars and extensions. Remove everything related to Ads by Clean Browser and items you do not know that are made not by Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Oracle or Adobe.
  
• Close the Options.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Ads by Clean Browser, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Press on the Gear icon->Internet Options.
  
• Choose the Advanced tab and click on the Reset button.
  
• Select a “Delete personal settings” checkbox and click on the Reset button.
  
• Click on the Close button on the confirmation box, then close your browser.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving Ads by Clean Browser from Chrome

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Google Chrome window. Select “Settings”.
  
• Click “Extensions” on the left menu bar.
• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to Ads by Clean Browser. Click on the trash bin icon next to Ads by Clean Browser or other add-ons you want to remove.
  
• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.
  
• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.
  
• Restart Chrome.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Ads by Clean Browser, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
  
• Scroll to the end of the page and click on the Reset settings button.
  
• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving Ads by Clean Browser from Firefox

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla window and select the “Add-ons” icon (or press Ctrl+Shift+A on your keyboard).
  
• Go through Extensions and Addons list, remove everything Ads by Clean Browser related and items you do not recognise. If you do not know the extension and it is not made by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe then you probably do not need it.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to Ads by Clean Browser, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla Firefox window. Click on the Help button.
  
• Choose Troubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

How to remove Ads by Clean Browser from Microsoft Edge:Top

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Microsoft Edge window. Select “Extensions”.

• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to Ads by Clean Browser. Click on the "Remove" icon next to Ads by Clean Browser or other add-ons you want to remove.

• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.

• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.

• Restart Microsoft Edge.

TopRemoving Ads by Clean Browser from Safari (Mac OS X)

• Click on the Safari menu.
• Choose Preferences.
  
• Click on the Extensions Tab.
• Click on the Uninstall button near the Ads by Clean Browser. Remove all other unknown or suspicious entries too. If you are not sure whether you need the extension or not, you can simply uncheck the Enable check-box to disable the extension temporarily.
  
• Restart Safari.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Ads by Clean Browser, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Reset Safari.
  
• Select which options you want to reset (usually all of them come preselected) and click on the Reset button.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.