How to remove the AdzShield application
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of application is AdzShield?
Our team has discovered the AdzShield application while auditing shady websites that display pop-ups to promote it. After testing the app, we learned that it operates as adware - it generates intrusive advertisements. Pretty often, adware developers conceal the fact that their software generates ads.
AdzShield in detail
AdzShield is promoted as an app that skips ads on Youtube and hides ads on Google. Although, we noticed that it generates its own advertisements. After testing numerous adware-type apps like AdzShield, we concluded that they display pop-ups, banners, coupons, and other ads that promote questionable pages and applications.
In some cases, ads displayed by adware can download or even install other unwanted apps. Also, adware can function as a browser hijacker - it can change the settings of a browser to promote a fake search engine. Browser-hijacking apps promote fake search engines that generate misleading results, show results generated by other (legitimate and untrustworthy) search engines.
| Name | Ads by AdzShield |
| Name | Ads by AdzShield |
| Threat Type | Adware |
| Symptoms | Your computer becomes slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you are redirected to dubious websites. |
| Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers, torrent file downloads. |
| Damage | Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites, loss of private information. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Unwanted applications in general
Adware can be designed to collect various data. Some of the apps analyzed by our team can access sensitive information such as credit card details, passwords, telephone numbers, etc. In any case, it is highly recommended not to have any adware installed on a browser or the operating system. More adware examples are Get Icons, Bloom, Meme Finder.
How did adware install on my computer?
Adware is often distributed/promoted via downloaders and installers for other programs, deceptive websites, shady advertisements. In the first case, adware gets installed (or downloaded) alongside software when that software is installed (or downloaded) without changing "Advanced", "Custom", or other settings presented in its installer (or downloader).
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Do not use unofficial websites, third-party downloaders, free file hosting pages, etc., as sources for downloading files and programs. Always use official pages, platforms, and direct links when willing to download apps (or files). Also, do not click on ads displayed by or on shady websites.
Finish downloading and installing programs only when unwanted apps are no longer selected (it can be achieved by changing the settings provided in setups). If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
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Quick menu:
- What is AdzShield?
- STEP 1. Uninstall adware applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove rogue plug-ins from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove adware-type extensions from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove malicious extensions from Safari.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
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 any unwanted applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the unwanted application, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove adware from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove AdzShield adware using Combo Cleaner:
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 "AdzShield" and other recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, and remove them.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by adzshield, 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 "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with ads by adzshield 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 adzshield, 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What harm can adware cause?
Adware can be the reason behind poor computer performance, diminished web browsing experience, invaded privacy, and other issues.
What does adware do?
In most cases, adware displays annoying advertisements. Additionally, it can be designed to hijack a web browser and gather information.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
They generate revenue by promoting various products, websites, services. It is worth mentioning that most of them use affiliate programs to monetize adware.
Will Combo Cleaner remove AdzShield adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will remove adware. Pretty often, files belonging to adware remain in the system when it is removed manually. Thus, it is recommended to eliminate adware with a specialized app such as Combo Cleaner.
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