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What is BrowsrPlus?

BrowsrPlus claims to be a legitimate browser plug-in designed to save time and money while shopping online. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, BrowsrPlus is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

A deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' is used in distribution of this adware - this is one of the reasons for these negative associations. Bundling is used to stealthily distribute (mostly rogue) applications along with regular software. Users often install this browser plug-in inadvertently with free software downloaded from freeware download websites.

After BrowsrPlus infiltrates Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, various intrusive online advertisements are displayed including banner, pop-up, transitional, coupon, price comparison, and in-text ads. While these ads may seem harmless, they often redirect to dubious websites containing infectious content, thereby causing high-risk computer infections.

Once installed, BrowsrPlus continually monitors users' Internet browsing activity and collects various information including (but not limited to) Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, websites visited, and pages viewed.

Some of this recorded information might be personally identifiable, and therefore, having this type of application installed on your system can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. BrowsrPlus is similar or identical to other regular adware apps distributed using the bundling method.

Applications such as PriceLess, OffersWizard, and Price Less also offer features to save time and money when shopping online, however, BrowsrPlus and these other applications are developed simply to generate revenue by displaying intrusive online ads and by sharing collected data with third parties.

None provide any real value to the user. For these reasons, you are strongly advised to uninstall BrowsrPlus from your system immediately.

Many users are unaware that most popular freeware download websites employ small download programs (called 'installers', 'download managers', 'download clients', 'download tools', etc.) as traffic and free service monetization tools. These small programs offer installation of third party applications together with the chosen software.

Although these apps are described as '100% legitimate', reckless download and installation often results in adware or malware infections. To avoid this situation, take a few simple steps. Pay close attention when downloading free software and cancel all bundled applications.

Furthermore, apps downloaded from the Internet should be installed using the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' options - this will reveal any concealed programs listed for installation and allow you to opt-out. The following guide will help you to uninstall BrowsrPlus adware from your system.

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Quick menu:

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

BrowsrPlus 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 "BrowsrPlus3.8", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

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

Remove BrowsrPlus 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 "BrowsrPlus", select this entry and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the browsrplus 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 "BrowsrPlus", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the browsrplus 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 plug-ins 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 "BrowsrPlus3.8".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with browsrplus 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 browsrplus 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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