Browser Gloss Adware

What is Browser Gloss?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Browser Gloss is a rogue browser plug-in claiming to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and other functions. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that Browser Gloss is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

The developers of this rogue application employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) to install Browser Gloss on Internet browsers without users' consent.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, Browser Gloss tracks users' Internet browsing activity and delivers intrusive online ads.

The list of advertisements generated by Browser Gloss includes (but is not limited to) interstitial, banner, pop-up, transitional, search, and full-page ads. There is a high probability that clicking these advertisements will lead to high-risk adware or malware infections.

In addition, this PUP continually monitors users' Internet browsing activity by tracking various software and hardware information such as Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, unique identifier numbers, search queries entered, website URLs visited, pages viewed, and other similar details likely to be personally identifiable.

This information tracking may result in serious privacy issues or identity theft. SuperWeb LLC has released hundreds of rogue browser applications identical to Browser Gloss. Some examples are Box Rock, Techgile, Girafarri, and Platamoose among many others.

This company releases identical browser plug-ins under different names to avoid detection by legitimate anti-spyware and anti-virus suites.

The purpose of these extensions is to generate revenue by the display of intrusive online ads, enforcing unwanted browser redirects, and sharing collected information with third parties. Therefore, you are strongly advised to uninstall Browser Gloss from your Internet browsers.

Research shows that most adware is distributed via small programs called 'download clients' on freeware download websites such as soft32.com, softonic.com, and download.com.

Download clients are used to monetize these websites' free services by offering installation of advertised (according to the developers, '100% virus-free') browser extensions together with the chosen free software. Thus, reckless download and installation of freeware risks computer infection with adware or malware.

To prevent installation of Browser Gloss, or other similar adware, pay close attention during download of free software and never accept installation of any additional applications offered.

Furthermore, all software downloaded from the Internet should be installed using the 'Advanced' or 'Custom' installation options, rather than 'Quick' or 'Typical' - this will reveal any hidden applications listed for installation and allow you to opt-out.

If you have installed Browser Gloss, and you observe 'Browser Gloss Deals', 'Ads by Browser Gloss', and 'Powered by Browser Gloss' advertisements when surfing the Internet, read the removal instructions provided and eliminate this adware from your Internet browsers.

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Quick menu:

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

Browser Gloss 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 "Browser Gloss", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

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

Remove Browser Gloss adware from Internet browsers:

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

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 "Browser Gloss", select this entry and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by browser gloss, 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: "Browser Gloss", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by browser gloss, 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", in the opened window, remove "Browser Gloss".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by browser gloss 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 ads by browser gloss, 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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