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What is BlockAndSurf?

Created by Revizer Technologies Ltd, the Block and Surf (Block-N-Surf) browser add-on claims to hold a database of many black list domains, which potentially keeps children safe on the web by preventing viewing of adult content websites.

The software is developed to work with Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, and while its initiative to protect children is valid, this application has some downsides.

For example, it displays unwanted online ads including banners, “pop-ups”, “pop-unders", sponsored links, coupons, deals, shopping comparison, content suggestions, and other online advertisements, which computer users may find difficult to remove.

Another downside of the BlockAndSurf app is that it tracks users' Internet browsing activity by recording IP addresses, MAC addresses, hardware information, geolocations, default search providers, web pages visited, and other information.

This information can be personally identifiable, and therefore, the presence of this add-on on your system may lead to serious privacy issues and identity theft. Users wishing to protect children online should opt for trusted antivirus and anti-spyware programs (with parental controls).

Inadvertent applications installation can occur when users install free software downloaded from the Internet. BlockAndSurf is ad-supported and may be bundled with free software for monetization purposes.

To avoid installation of unwanted browser toolbars and add-ons (which may lead to redirects and unwanted ad issues), install free software with caution - check each installation window carefully, opting out of any browser add-ons and disallowing changes to the browser homepage and default search engine settings.

Although BlockAndSurf is not directly linked to malware or virus infections, having this browser add-on installed on your computer is not recommended since it displays unwanted advertising and diminishes Internet browsing performance. If you care about computer safety, opt for applications developed by reputable security companies.

Most potentially unwanted applications are distributed via small programs called 'download clients' within freeware download websites such as download.com, soft32.com, softonic.com, and many others.

Download clients are used to monetize the free services provided by these websites by offering installation of promoted browser extensions together with the chosen free software. Therefore, careless download and installation of freeware commonly results in adware or malware infections.

This situation can be prevented by closely observing each step during the download of free software and never accepting installation of any additional applications offered.

If you are installing downloaded software, select the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' installation options, rather than 'Quick' or 'Regular' - this will reveal any bundled applications attempting stealth installation, and you will be able to decline them.

Users who have installed BlockAndSurf and observe unwanted online advertisements when browsing the Internet (Ads by BlockAndSurf), should follow this removal guide to eliminate this adware from their computers.

The BlockAndSurf potentially unwanted application generates ads from the following sources: Dealply, Superfish, Jollywallet, Text Enhance, GetDeal, Daily Offer Service, IRobinhood, PriceSparrow, and CouponBuddy.

Deceptive free software installers used in BrowseAndSurf adware distribution:

BlockAndSurf adware generating intrusive online advertisements ('Ads by BlockAndSurf'):

BlockAndSurf adware generating pop-up ads ('Brought to you by BlockAndSurf'):

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Quick menu:

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

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

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

Remove BlockAndSurf from Internet browsers:

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

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: "BlockAndSurf", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the block-n-surf 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 the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions", in the opened window remove "BlockAndSurf".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with block-n-surf 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 block-n-surf 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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