Filter Results - How to remove

Filter Results adware is one application that you should not keep installed on your computer. It is officially listed as an adware and once installed it will display various advertisements on all of your web browsers. Those ads are not only annoying, but malicious as well, therefore you should not keep it installed. Due to this application your computer can get infected with other viruses or you can even get scammed and lose your hard earned money this way. If you have recently discovered that your computer is infected with this malware but you don’t know how to eliminate it, you have come to the right place. In this article we will provide you with full instructions how to eliminate Filter Results both manually and automatically.

If you have no precious experience in removing viruses like Filter Results, we recommend you to do it automatically. It’s much easier and less time consuming. Simply download reliable anti-malware application, such as Spyhunter o Malwarebytes and scan your computer with it. It will automatically detect and eliminate the threat just in a few moments for good. If your computer is infected with some other viruses, it will detect and remove them as well. You can use other anti-mawlare software of your choice too.

To remove Filter Results manually, you will have to complete several continuous steps. This process might require some specific knowledge, therefore we have developed a step-by-step Filter Results manual removal guide to assist you – scroll down below this article and take a look at it. If you manage to complete all steps correctly, you will be able to remove this infection by yourself.

In case you have faced some difficulties during the removal, feel free to ask us for help in the comments section below and we will do our best to help you. To learn more about specific features of Filter Results please continue reading this article.

About Filter Results adware

Filter Results is described as useful and free application  that will allow you to search the Internet faster and more accurately. However, while effectiveness of this application is highly questionable, there are some major downsides.

First of all, Filter Results will display various advertisements on all of your web browsers. Those ads can be displayed in all kinds of forms, such as pop-up, pop-under, in-text, banner or contextual advertisements. If you click on one of them, you will be immediately redirected to other websites that might be owned by various cyber criminals, such as hackers or scammers. This way your computer can get infected with other viruses or if you attempt to purchase something there you can even get scammed and lose your hard earned money.

Another unwanted attribute of Filter Results is data collection. Once installed it will collect your personal information, such as browsing history, search queries, most visited sites or even your IP and email addresses. They adjust those advertisements according to collected data 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 Filter Results because they get paid for every click you make.

Distribution Methods of Filter Results adware

You can get infected with Filter Results simply by downloading and installing some freeware from the Internet. For instance, when you download and install some downloads manager or media player from unreliable website, there is a chance that Filter Results will be downloaded and installed alongside without you even being aware of that. To avoid this happening, alway pay close attention to the installation process of freeware.

Never skip any steps and opt out for a custom or advanced install mode if possible. This way you will be able to see all available options and make needed changes. Look for various checkboxes that can be already checked for you. If it’s already too late, wait no more and eliminate Filter Results from your computer right now.

Manual removal of Filter Results malware

How to remove Filter Results using Windows Control Panel

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

Delete Filter Results from your applications.

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

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