SpringFiles Adware

What is SpringFiles?

SpringFiles is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to download various files (movies, songs, etc.) free of charge.

This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, SpringFiles is categorized as a potentially unwanted application and adware. There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without users' consent; 2) tracking of browsing activity, and; 3) display of intrusive advertisements.

As with most adware, SpringFiles records information relating to browsing activity. The collected data (IP addresses, URLs visited, search queries, etc,) usually contains personal details that developers share with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals). These people generate revenue by misusing private information.

Therefore, data tracking can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. This application is also known to display intrusive advertisements.

Coupons, banners, pop-ups, and other intrusive ads are delivered using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any visited site, and thus often conceal underlying content and diminish the browsing experience. Furthermore, they can redirect to infectious websites and execute scripts designed to download/install malware.

Therefore, even a single accidental click might result in high-risk computer infections. In summary, SpringFiles adware should be uninstalled immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by SpringFiles
Threat Type	Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus
Symptoms	Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed.
Distribution methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers.
Damage	Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections.
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SpringFiles shares many similarities with dozens of other adware-type applications, including QuizScope, CreatiMail, and PenWes. All offer unique feature, however, these claims are merely attempts to give the impression of legitimacy.

Most adware-type applications are designed only to generate revenue for the developers, and thus deliver no real value for regular users. Unwanted apps gather sensitive data and deliver intrusive ads, thereby posing a threat to your privacy and internet browsing safety.

How did SpringFiles install on my computer?

This adware is free for anyone to download on its official website, however, SpringFiles is also distributed using intrusive advertisements and a deceptive marketing method called "bundling". Therefore, it is very likely to infiltrate computers without permission. "Bundling" is stealth installation of third party apps with regular programs.

Developers hide "bundled" apps within "Custom/Advanced" settings (or other sections) of the download/installation processes. Furthermore, many users click advertisements, rush download/installation procedures, and skip steps - behavior that often leads to inadvertent installation of unwanted apps.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

To prevent this situation, be very cautious when browsing the internet and downloading/installing software. Remember that intrusive advertisements usually seem legitimate, since developers invest considerable effort into their design, however, most redirect to dubious websites, such as gambling, adult dating, pornography, and so on.

If you encounter these ads, immediately check the list of installed applications/browser add-ons and eliminate any suspicious entries. Furthermore, select "Custom/Advanced" settings and carefully analyze all steps of the download/installation processes. During the process, deselect additional apps and decline offers to download/install them.

You are also advised to avoid using third party download/installation tools, since developers monetize them by promoting rogue apps.

Software should be downloaded from official sources only, using direct download links. The key to computer safety is caution. If your computer is already infected with SpringFiles, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.

Official SpringFiles adware download/installation setup:

Screenshot of SpringFiles application:

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Quick menu:

• What is SpringFiles?
• STEP 1. Uninstall SpringFiles application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove SpringFiles adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove SpringFiles ads from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by SpringFiles' from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove SpringFiles extension from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

SpringFiles adware removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window, look for "SpringFiles", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application that causes SpringFiles ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove SpringFiles adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, SpringFiles did not install its browser plug-ins on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, however, it was bundled with other adware. Therefore, you are advised to remove all potentially unwanted browser add-ons from your Internet browsers.

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by springfiles, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and remove them.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by springfiles, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by springfiles removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by springfiles, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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