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What is AdBlockerPremium?

The AdBlockerPremium application claims to improve Internet browsing security and to block ads displayed by various websites. Although this functionality may seem legitimate, AdBlockerPremium is categorized as a potentially unwanted application. This application is usually bundled with other software and generates third party ads, and is categorized as adware.

AdBlockerPremium infiltrates Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and then displays intrusive online advertisements.

Most of the delivered ads redirect users to commercial websites, thereby increasing the traffic of these sites. Some redirects may lead to bogus websites containing infectious content - be aware that clicking ads can result in high-risk adware or malware infections.

Furthermore, AdBlockerPremium tracks Internet browsing activity and gathers various information including operating system, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, search queries, websites visited and activity on those sites, and cookies. These are just some examples of information types collected by this rogue application.

It is highly probable that this collected information might contain personally identifiable details (logins, passwords, etc.), which are later shared with third parties. Therefore, having AdBlockerPremium installed on your system can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft.

There are many adware-type apps similar or identical to AdBlockerPremium including, for instance, Application Nation, Polished Patterns, and Information Vent. 

These apps are developed to offer various useful features, however, none (including AdBlockerPremium) provide any value to the user - they are used to generate revenue by displaying adverts and sharing collected information with third parties. For this reason, AdBlockerPremium should be removed from your system immediately.

Many freeware download websites (such as downloads.com, soft32.com, softonic.com, etc.) monetize their free services and traffic using small programs called 'download clients'. Although these programs should ease the download process, their purpose is to offer installation (or, in some instances, hide it under the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' options) of additional programs.

Promoted applications are presented as legitimate, however, reckless download and installation of freeware often leads to adware or malware infections (in this case, AdBlockerPremium). For these reasons, decline any offers to install third party applications. The following instructions will guide you through removal of AdBlockerPremium from your system.

How did AdBlockerPremium install on my computer?

This adware is often bundled with freeware, and since many users do not pay enough attention when downloading/installing free software (by skipping steps), they inadvertently install AdBlockerPremium. Furthermore, certain installers conceal installation of third party apps, and therefore, developers are able to install them without users' permission.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

There are two main steps to prevent installation of PUPs such as AdBlockerPremium. When downloading free software, uncheck any unrecognised applications included. Also, use the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' options when installing free software - this will reveal any bundled programs listed for installation and allow you to opt-out.

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Quick menu:

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

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

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

Remove AdBlockerPremium adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, AdBlockerPremium did not install its browser plug-ins on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, however, it was bundled with other adware. Therefore, you are advised to remove all potentially unwanted browser add-ons from your 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 any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the adblockerpremium 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 all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the adblockerpremium 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 all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with adblockerpremium 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 adblockerpremium 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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