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What is Xaven?

Xaven is adware created by Super Web LLC and is a potentially unwanted application promoted using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'. Commonly, Internet users install this browser extension without their consent, together with free software downloaded from the Internet.

Whilst developers of this browser plugin state that Xaven enhances users' Internet browsing experience (by displaying website ratings and enabling multi-site search capabilities), in fact, this add-on is categorized as adware since it causes unwanted ads (search, banner, text link, transitional, interstitial, and full page) and tracks users' Internet browsing habits (recording the IP address, unique identifier number, operating system, browser information, URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries entered, etc.)

A clear indication that your Internet browser (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox) is infiltrated by this potentially unwanted application, are "Powered by Xaven", "Ads by Xaven", and "Xaven Deals" advertisements visible whilst surfing the Internet.

Internet users should be aware that, today, the majority of free software download websites use 'download clients' to monetize their free services, thus not paying close enough attention when downloading freeware can result in installation of Xaven or other adware.

The Xaven browser plugin is identical to other potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) created by Super Web LLC. These browser extensions install together with free software and cause unwanted ads. Previous variants of Xaven include Illoxum and Bomlabio amongst many others.

The company, Super Web LLC, responsible for the aforementioned browser extensions, release identical browser plugins under different names - a strategy to avoid detection by legitimate antivirus and anti-spyware programs. The best way to avoid installation of such adware is to pay close attention to the free software download steps.

If your download is managed by a download client, opt-out of installation of bundled browser add-ons by clicking the 'decline' button.

When installing freeware, choose the 'Advanced' or 'Custom' installation options, rather than 'Quick' or 'Typical' - this will reveal installation of any bundled browser add-ons. If you observe Xaven advertisements when browsing the Internet, use the removal guide provided to eliminate this adware from your Internet browser/s.

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Quick menu:

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

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

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

Remove Xaven 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 "Xaven" and disable it.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the xaven 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: "Xaven", select it and click the trash can icon.

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

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the xaven 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: "Xaven".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with xaven 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 xaven 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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