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What is AdBeaver?

AdBeaver is presented as an application allowing users to collect 'AdCoins' (which can supposedly be cashed via PayPal, redeemed as gift vouchers, or donated to a charitable cause) for each advertisement displayed.

On initial inspection, this functionality might appear useful, however, AdBeaver usually infiltrates systems without users’ permission. In addition, it generates intrusive advertisements and monitors browsing activity. For these reasons, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

AdBeaver records IP addresses, websites visited, pages viewed, search queries, and other similar browsing-related data. Many users are unaware that this information might contain personal details. Furthermore, this information is shared with third parties who misuse it to generate revenue - this can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft.

AdBeaver delivers various intrusive online advertisements (pop-up, coupon, banner, etc.) These are displayed using a ‘virtual layer’ (a tool enabling placement of third party graphical content on any site) and, thus, none originate from users' visited websites.

By overlaying website content, these ads significantly diminish the Internet browsing experience. In addition, some lead to bogus websites containing infectious content - clicking them is risky and may cause further high-risk computer infections. If you are concerned with your privacy and Internet browsing safety, you should uninstall AdBeaver adware immediately.

Adware-type applications have similar characteristics. There are many potentially unwanted programs also falsely claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience, however, applications such as AdBeaver, Weather Alert, Constant Fun, etc. provide none of the functionality promised.

They generate intrusive online advertisements and continually monitor browsing activity. These apps are designed to generate revenue for the developers and provide no real value users.

How did AdBeaver install on my computer?

This application is often distributed as a 'bundle' with other software and, therefore, many users install it inadvertently. Research shows that many users do not express enough caution when downloading and installing software. For this reason, developers conceal potentially unwanted programs within the 'Custom/Advanced' settings.

By rushing the download and installation processes, users expose their systems to risk of infection. Developers' revenue is dependent on the number of PUPs distributed and, therefore, they rarely disclose installation of bogus software.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Most bundled programs are hidden. Therefore, users must closely analyze each step of the download and installation processes. Bear in mind that additionally-included applications are often malicious and, hence, you should never install them.

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Quick menu:

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

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

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

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

Optional method:

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

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the adbeaver 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 "AdBeaver".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with adbeaver 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 adbeaver 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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