What is ProtectedSurf?

ProtectedSurf – it is potentially unwanted program that comes to the computer in the form of an extension to the browser. ProtectedSurf is not a virus, but it can cause irreparable damage to your computer. According to the developers, ProtectedSurf enhances PC performance, helps you to quickly download files and more. In fact, this program – promotional product. After penetration on a computer, it begins to display a ton of ads, banners and coupons. This advertising may refer to the partner site, such as eBay, Amazon and other things. The main objective in this program – it’s to get you to spend your money on nothing. ProtectedSurf can also add a toolbar, change your homepage. ProtectedSurf adds entries to the registry, slows down browsing and reduces the performance of your PC. We recommend that you remove ProtectedSurf.

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How ProtectedSurf gets on your PC?

Malicious programs such as ProtectedSurf, come to the computer as an extension to the browser. Scheme of penetration of potentially unwanted software can change constantly. Most often, these programs (extension) come into your PC without the user’s consent, but it is worth noting that this is due to the negligence of the user. Many ad sites create their own download managers. Each time when you download some free software, try to pay attention to what you are offered to install. Sometimes, simply uncheck the element that seems suspicious to you. Always try to read the user agreement, don’t hurry to click “Next”. Carefully follow the installation process. Resort to using third-party programs that can help you to protect your computer. If your PC is already infected by ProtectedSurf, then use our instructions listed below.

How to remove ProtectedSurf from your computer?

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

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

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Alternative Solution:

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You can try both of these products to remove ProtectedSurf

Or uninstall ProtectedSurf manually.

Removing from Control Panel

Windows XP:

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

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

After that remove ProtectedSurf from your browser.

Google Chrome:

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


no information

Then remove following files:


ProtectedSurf.dll

And following folders


%PROGRAMFILES%ProtectedSurf

Written by Rami Douafi

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