What is PlumoWeb?

PlumoWeb is a browser extension that comes into the PC without the user’s consent. This potentially unwanted software isn’t a virus, but it creates many problems for user while the browsing. PlumoWeb designed to help the user to make purchases and save money. But it’s not true. Instead, PlumoWeb displays tons of annoying banner ads, coupons, and more. This program can redirect the user to ad sites such as eBay, Amazon and others, also it can change the homepage and browser settings. PlumoWeb can add the toolbar, gather your personal information (passwords, history of your browsing) and send it to third parties. Many ads and offers are bait for users because the PlumoWeb was created in order to make money. Take care for the safety of your information. Remove PlumoWeb right now.

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How PlumoWeb gets on your PC?

Malicious software infects a computer without the user’s consent. Usually, it comes with free applications and programs that you can download from popular free sites such as download.com, Softpedia, Freewarefiles, Shareware, Soft32 and many others. These sites tend to create their own download managers that implement a potentially unwanted program. Users are not attentive during installation, so the computer can be infected. Always follow the important rules. Read user agreement. Take your time. Do not press the “Next” button, if you are not sure that the program will not harm your computer. Select advanced installation type. Do not settle for questionable deals and carefully follow the installation process. If the malware has already penetrated to the PC, you can use our instructions to remove it immediately.
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How to remove PlumoWeb from your computer?

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

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

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Alternative Solution:

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You can try both of these products to remove PlumoWeb

Or uninstall PlumoWeb manually.

Removing from Control Panel

Windows XP:

  1. Click Start.
  2. Control Panel.
  3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
  4. Find PlumoWeb.
  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 PlumoWeb 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 PlumoWeb, select it and click Uninstall.

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

After that remove PlumoWeb from your browser.

Google Chrome:

  1. Open Google Chrome
  2. Push Alt + F.
  3. Click Tools.
  4. Choose Extensions.
  5. Find PlumoWeb.
  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 PlumoWeb.
  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 PlumoWeb.
  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:


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Then remove following files:


PlumoWeb.dll

And following folders


C:ProgramDataPlumoWeb

Written by Rami Douafi

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