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What is Air Globe?

Air Globe is a bogus application developed by SuperWeb LLC. Although this browser add-on claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparisons, and other features, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or adware.

This application is distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chose software). Bundling is a way to install applications together with other software, and therefore, most users install this app by not expressing enough caution when downloading free software from freeware download websites.

After successful infiltration on browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox), Air Globe generates intrusive online ads. Banner, pop-up, interstitial, search, and full-page are just some examples of the types of advertisements generated by this adware. There is a high probability that clicking these ads will lead to high-risk adware or malware infections.

Air Globe is also known to track Internet browsing activity by collecting data such as IP addresses, unique identifier numbers, search queries, websites visited, pages viewed, etc. Be aware that some of this information may be personally identifiable, and the behavior of this application can lead to serious privacy issues or identity theft.

SuperWeb LLC has released identical applications under different names to prevent detection by legitimate anti-spyware and anti-virus suites. Some examples are Web United, GrabRez, Wild West, Useful Program, and Nano Surfer. 

Neither Air Globe, nor any of these other applications, provide any value for the user - their purpose is to generate revenue by the display of intrusive online ads and sharing collected data with third parties. For these reasons, Air Globe should be removed from your browsers immediately.

Most adware-type applications are distributed on freeware download websites such as softonic.com, soft32.com, download.com, and many others. These websites employ installers (also called 'download managers', 'download clients', etc.) to monetize their services by offering installation of additional programs together with downloaded free software.

It is stated that these promoted applications are '100% legitimate and virus-free', however, reckless download and installation of freeware often results in adware or malware infections. This situation can be avoided by closely inspecting each step of the free software download procedure and clicking 'Decline' if installation of any additional programs is offered.

Furthermore, installation of any downloaded programs should be performed using the 'Advanced' or 'Custom' options, rather than 'Quick' or 'Typical' - this will reveal any additional applications listed for installation and allow you to uncheck them. If you have installed Air Globe, read the following guide and eliminate this browser add-on for your system.

Deceptive free software installers used in Air Globe adware distribution:

Air Globe adware generating intrusive online ads ('Ads by Air Globe'):

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Quick menu:

• What is Air Globe?
• STEP 1. Uninstall Air Globe application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove Air Globe adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove Air Globe ads from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by Air Globe' from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove Air Globe ads from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Air Globe 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 "Air Globe", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes Air Globe ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove Air Globe 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 "Air Globe", select this entry and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the air globe adware, 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 "Extensions". Locate "Air Globe", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the air globe adware, 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 "Extensions", in the opened window, remove "Air Globe".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with air globe adware 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 air globe adware, 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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