PureLeads Virus

What is PureLeads?

The PureLeads is a potentially unwanted application, which generates coupon and deals ads when Internet users visit online shopping websites such as eBay, Amazon, Walmart, etc. This program is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firexox.

Whilst savings on purchases made online may seem beneficial, many computer users refer to PureLeads as adware, spyware, or a virus. These negative associations are made since this browser add-on is a potentially unwanted application, which installs on users' computers without their consent.

PureLeads installs together with free software downloaded from the Internet. Following installation, PureLeads generates unwanted and intrusive pop-up ads from third-party ad networks, which can cause serious computer security and privacy issues.

This browser extension is not technically a computer virus, however, it tracks users' browsing habits, generates unwanted ads, and installs without consent. If you observe ads by PureLeads on your screen, your computer is infiltrated with adware and you are advised to eliminate it.

PureLeads is similar to other potentially unwanted applications such as Trusted Shopper, Savingmachine, Waleisa, and many others. The best way to avoid installation of this adware is to be attentive when downloading and installing any free software.

Today, most free software download websites (for example, download.com, softonic.com, soft32.com, etc.) employ 'download clients' and 'installers' (small third-party programs offering installation of various browser add-ons together with the downloaded freeware).

In most cases, promoted browser add-ons cause redirects or generate unwanted ads. Avoid installation of any promoted browser add-ons by choosing the 'Advanced' or 'Custom' software installation options. If you have already installed the PureLeads application, use the removal guide provided to eliminate this adware from your computer.

Free software installer used in PureLeads adware distribution:

 

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Quick menu:

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

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

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program (which causes PureLeads ads), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove PureLeads from Internet browsers:

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

At time of research, PureLeads did not install browser plugins to Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, however it was bundled with other adware. You are advised to eliminate these potentially unwanted applications from your Internet browsers.

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 recently installed potentially unwanted plugins, select them and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the pureleads 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 recently installed potentially unwanted plugins, select them and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the pureleads 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 the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions", in the opened window remove recently installed potentially unwanted plugins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with pureleads 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 pureleads 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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