SwiftBrowse Virus

What is SwiftBrowse?

SwiftBrowse is a potentially unwanted application, which installs on users' Internet browsers together with free software downloaded from the Internet. This browser plugin is developed by Super Web LLC and is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.

Whilst creators of this add-on state that it is useful and enhances the Internet browsing experience (by displaying website ratings and adding multi-site search capabilities), many computer users refer to SwiftBrowse as a virus or malware.

These negative associations are made since this browser extension installs on users' computers without their consent, and moreover, the plugin causes unwanted ads and diminishes Internet browser performance.

Technically, SwiftBrowse is not a virus or malware, however, due its deceptive distribution method (bundling with free software), and its ability to cause unwanted ads and privacy issues, it is categorized as adware.

Internet users should be aware that this add-on generates search, banner, text link, transitional, interstitial, and full page ads, and furthermore, tracks Internet browsing habits (recording the IP address, unique identifier number, operating system, browser information, URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries entered, other software and hardware information).

While SwiftBrowse is not a virus, it adds little or no useful functionality and may lead to malware infections or identity theft, and thus, you are strongly advised to eliminate it from your Internet browser/s.

SwiftBrowse is identical to other free browser add-ons developed by Super Web LLC, including Xaven and Illoxum amongst many others. This company releases identical rogue browser add-on under different names in order to avoid detection by legitimate antivirus and anti-spyware programs.

Commonly, such adware is distributed using 'download clients', which are employed by free download websites in order to manage the download process of freeware offered. To avoid installation of SwiftBrowse, or similar potentially unwanted applications, click 'decline' if you are offered installation of any promoted browser add-ons.

A clear indication that your Internet browser/s is infiltrated by this adware are "SwitfBrowse Ads", "Powered by SwiftBrowse", and "SwitfBrowse Deals" advertisements generated whilst surfing the Internet. To remove this adware from your computer, use the removal instructions provided.

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Quick menu:

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

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

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

Remove SwiftBrowse 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 "SwiftBrowse" and disable it.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the swift browse ads, 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: "SwiftBrowse", select it and click the trash can icon.

If the SwiftBrowse extension is greyed-out and you cannot remove it ("This extension is managed and cannot be removed or 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 swift browse ads, 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: "SwiftBrowse".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with swift browse ads 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 swift browse ads, 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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