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What is BrowseFox?

The BrowseFox browser add-on displays various ads (in-text, pop-up, coupon, etc.) when Internet users surf the Internet. Many computer users refer to this browser extension as a virus or adware. These negative associations are made since BrowseFox is distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'.

Technically, this browser add-on is not considered a virus or malware, however, due to the distribution method used and ability to generate unwanted ads, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application or adware. Many Internet users state that this plug-in was installed on their Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without their consent.

Unwilling installation of BrowseFox is caused by various 'download clients', which are used by free software download websites. Download clients are small programs, which manage the download process of free software. Computer users should be aware that, today, the majority of download websites use download clients that often promote potentially unwanted browser add-ons.

Internet users who do not pay close enough attention to the download process of free software, can inadvertently install BrowseFox or other adware on their computers.

Whilst BrowseFox is not a virus or malware, it mostly installs on users' Internet browsers without their consent, and moreover, causes unwanted ads and may lead to diminished browser performance and privacy issues. BrowseFox is similar to other adware promoted via free software downloads including LemurLeap, Lucky Leap, and WebCake.

The best way to protect your Internet browsers from these potentially unwanted applications is to pay close attention when downloading free software. If your software download is managed by a download client, ensure that you decline installation of any promoted software and browser add-ons.

When installing the downloaded freeware, choose the 'Advanced' or 'Custom' installation options, rather than 'Typical' or 'Quick' - this allows you to opt-out of installation of advertised browser toolbars and other adware.

If you observe "BrowseFox Ads" and "Powered by BrowseFox" advertisements when browsing the Internet, use the removal guide provided to eliminate BrowseFox adware from your computer.

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Quick menu:

• What is BrowseFox?
• STEP 1. Uninstall BrowseFox application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove BrowseFox add-on from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove BrowseFox plugin from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove BrowseFox extension from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove BrowseFox extension from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

BrowseFox 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 "BrowseFox", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling BrowseFox, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. Recommended malware removal software.

Remove BrowseFox from Internet browsers:

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

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

 

Click on the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer) select "Manage Add-ons". Look for "BrowseFox" and disable it.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the browse fox virus, 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 "Tools" and click on "Extensions".  Locate: "BrowseFox" select it and click on the trash can icon.

If the BrowseFox extension is greyed-out and you cannot remove it ("This extension is managed and cannot be removed of disabled"), please follow this removal guide - how to remove a managed Google Chrome extension?

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the browse fox virus, 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 plugins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click on the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window) select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions" and disable this add-on: "BrowseFox".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with browse fox virus 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 browse fox virus, 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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