What is ConstaSurf?

ConstaSurf is program that comes to your computer in the form of an extension to the browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer). This program displays advertisements, banners and coupons. This program infects a computer without the user’s consent. ConstaSurf can advertise goods of such popular sites like Amazon, eBay and the like. Also, ConstaSurf can change your homepage. ConstaSurf changing your browser options, and adds its toolbar. Also, it can redirect the user to ad sites. The main goal of the developers is to make money. Many users don’t know that many great deals are false, so user can spend his money on nothing. ConstaSurf can distribute its files all over your computer, so you can’t easily remove it. ConstaSurf isn’t a virus, but this program relate to the number of Potentially Unwanted Programs (abbreviated as PUP). ConstaSurf increases traffic, slows down your computer and can collect your personal information and send it to third parties. If you find ConstaSurf on your PC, then don’t waste time, remove it now.

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How ConstaSurf can infect your PC?

ConstaSurf penetrates a computer bundled with other freeware from softpedia, soft32, download.com and so on. The user can download a converter or logger, which will hide ConstaSurf. Many users don’t read the user agreement and simply click “Next”. It’s not right. Always follow the installation process, to avoid infecting your computer. Also, always choose the advanced installation type to see all that you offer during installation. Don’t click “Agree” if you doubt that the program is unsafe. Also, it’s always worth remembering that there are many similar programs. Read reviews about a particular program, and take the right decisions. Plus, you can take advantage of useful programs that will help you to secure your PC.

How to remove ConstaSurf from your computer?

To uninstall ConstaSurf remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.

In our view, there are 3 products that potentially have ConstaSurf in their database. You can try to use them for removing ConstaSurf.

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You can try both of these products to remove ConstaSurf

Or uninstall ConstaSurf manually.

Removing from Control Panel

Windows XP:

  1. Click Start.
  2. Control Panel.
  3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
  4. Find ConstaSurf.
  5. Click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.

Windows 7/Windows Vista:

  1. Click Start.
  2. Then Control Panel.
  3. Click Uninstall a Program.
  4. Find ConstaSurf and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.

Windows 8/Windows 8.1:

  1. Open the Menu.
  2. Click Search.
  3. After that click Apps.
  4. Then Control Panel.
  5. Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
  6. Find ConstaSurf, select it and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).

After that remove ConstaSurf from your browser.

Google Chrome:

  1. Open Google Chrome
  2. Push Alt + F.
  3. Click Tools.
  4. Choose Extensions.
  5. Find ConstaSurf.
  6. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Open Firefox.
  2. Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
  3. Choose ConstaSurf.
  4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.

Internet Explorer:

  1. Open IE.
  2. Push Alt + T.
  3. Click Manage Add-ons.
  4. Select Toolbars and Extensions.
  5. Click Disable ConstaSurf.
  6. Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
  7. Click Remove button.
  8. If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.

Learn more about removing extensions from IE.

Remove following registry entries:


HKLMSoftwareConstaSurf

Then remove following files:


ConstaSurf.dll
constasurf-bho.dll
uninstall.exe

And following folders


C:Program FilesConstaSurf

Written by Rami Douafi

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