Remove eFix.com - Here's how
You should remove eFix.com from your PC immediately. It is not a dangerous virus, but annoying adware. Nevertheless, you should get rid of the pest. It is characterized by annoying pop-ups, advertising and manipulation of the search results. We'll show you how to free your computer from unwanted software.
1. Remove eFix.com from Windows
- Uninstall eFix.com: Open the Control Panel and remove the entry "eFix". If you don't find it, sort the list of installed programs by the installation date and remove any unknown new additions. You can find detailed step-by-step instructions in the practical tip "Uninstall Windows programs".
- AdwCleaner: The free [[//www.chip.de/downloads/AdwCleaner_58118522.html|AdwCleaner] then removes all remaining files from the PC. After a short scan followed by a restart, your computer is usually already free of eFix.
- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware: To check your computer for other malware, you should use this free virus scanner. It is considered extremely reliable in the detection and removal of malware.
2. Remove eFix.com from the browsers
Since eFix.com also nests in your browser and makes numerous changes there, you should completely reset all browsers. Follow the instructions below for all installed browsers - even if you haven't used one or more of them for a long time:
- Reset Google Chrome
- Reset Mozilla Firefox
- Reset Internet Explorer
- Reset Safari
In the next article, we'll explain how to safely scan suspicious files for viruses.