ContentLens - How to remove

ContentLens might look as useful application at first sight, but it’s just another annoying and dangerous adware that you should not keep installed on your computer. It will flood all your web browsers with disturbing advertisements, so if you have noticed this occurrence on any of your web browsers, wait no more and take needed actions to get rid of this malware. If you don’t remove it in time, it can infiltrate other viruses into your computer so don’t put off this task.

We recommend you to download reliable anti-malware application, such as Spyhunter or Malwarebytes and scan your computer with it. It will automatically detect and eliminate the threat. If your computer is infected with some other viruses, it will detect and remove them as well. It will also protect your computer from similar infections in the future, so it’s worth to keep it installed. You can use other anti-malware software of your choice as well.

In case you prefer to perform this action manually, just scroll down below this article and take a look at our step-by-step ContentLens manual removal guide. We have developed it to assist you through this complicated process of virus removal. Follow all steps carefully and you will be able to eliminate the threat in no time for good. However, even if you eliminate infection manually, we still recommend to scan your computer with reliable anti-malware application afterwards because ContentLens can infiltrate other viruses to your computer and they need to be removed as well.

If you faced some troubles during the removal process, you can share it in the comments section below and we will do our best to answer you. If you want to learn more about specific features of ContentLens, please continue reading this article.

About ContentLens adware

Even though it is described as useful application that will help you to save both your time and money when shopping online by providing you with various commercial offers, deals and coupons, this is not true. You won’t save your time nor your money.

The problem is all those deals and coupons displayed by ContentLens come in annoying manner of web advertisements, such as pop-up, pop-under, in-text, contextual or banner advertisements. New tab or even window can be opened on your web browser as well. If you click on one of those advertisements displayed by ContentLens, you will be immediately redirected to other websites that may be owned by various cyber criminals, such as hackers or scammers.  This way your computer can get infected with other viruses or you can even get scammed and lose your money. That’s why we don’t recommend to click on any of those advertisements displayed by ContentLens.

Another unwanted attribute of ContentLens is data collection. Once installed it will collect various information about your browsing habits, such as browsing history, search queries, most visited sites or even your IP and email addresses. They adjust their advertisements according to this information and make them even more relevant and attractive to you this way, so chances that you will click on one of them rise. And that’s the main goal of ContentLens because they get paid for every click you make. They also collect sales leads and generate web traffic.

Distribution Methods of ContentLens

ContentLens travels the same way as most of other adware – bundled with various free applications.  For instance, when you download and install some freebie from unreliable source, there is a chance that ContentLens will be installed alongside without even warning you about that. So if you want to avoid this happening, pay close attention to the installation process of freebies.

It’s recommended not to skip any steps because you can miss some important information. If it’s possible – opt out for a custom or advanced install mode. This way you will be able to see all available options. Also, look for various checkboxes that can be already checked for you. In case it’s too late and your computer is already infected, wait no more and take needed actions to eliminate the malware.

Manual removal of ContentLens

How to remove ContentLens using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like ContentLens 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 ContentLens . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make ContentLens 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 ContentLens from macOS

Delete ContentLens from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the ContentLens 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 ContentLens 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 ContentLens, 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 ContentLens 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 ContentLens. Click on the trash bin icon next to ContentLens 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 ContentLens, 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 ContentLens 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 ContentLens 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 ContentLens, 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 ContentLens 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 ContentLens. Click on the "Remove" icon next to ContentLens 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 ContentLens from Safari (Mac OS X)

• Click on the Safari menu.
• Choose Preferences.
  
• Click on the Extensions Tab.
• Click on the Uninstall button near the ContentLens. 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 ContentLens, 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.

Manual removal