Good Method to Remove OtherSearch Ads

Posted by Amy A.
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Dec 5, 2016
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OtherSearch Ads is detected as another new nasty and stubborn adware program which spreads widely via social networks and free downloads etc. OtherSearch Ads is not only an annoyance, but also a privacy risk, for this nasty adware has the capability to collect personal information on the computer system in the background. Usually they have a long written Privacy Policy that tell people what they will collect, but few people read it. The producers of OtherSearch Ads are very good at promoting it in various ways. That's why there are so many computers get affected by OtherSearch Ads.

OtherSearch Ads Narration

OtherSearch Ads is not a reliable website; instead, it is a deceptive site created to mislead you into installing the fake update software on your PC. The reason why you always receive this website pop-up is that your computer has been infected by a piece of adware which supports this website. Typically, this adware gets into your PC when you download and install some free software from the Internet. It may also slip into your computer when you open spam email attachments or click on suspicious links. When installed on your computer, it will modify your web browser settings without any permission, which allows the website "OtherSearch Ads" to pop up on your web browsers continuously. Accordingly, you'd better remove OtherSearch Ads without any delay.

INFECTED SYMPTOMS:

OtherSearch Ads can propagate via e-mail to contact in your address book.
When you search something on online, OtherSearch Ads redirects you to malicious sites, displays annoying ads to you.
OtherSearch Ads related with Browser Hijacker virus, both of them can display tons of annoying advertisements or pop up windows.
Installed anti-virus tool is continuously blocking outgoing access to potentially malicious websites.
OtherSearch Ads is able to drop additional spyware or malware.

How to prevent OtherSearch Ads from your computer?

There are a variety of reasons that lead to the infection, but the most common ones are that you are not practicing Safe Internet, you do not install the reliable security tools on your computer or that your computer's security settings are set too low. Below is a list of simple precautions to take to keep your computer clean and running securely:

Ignore an attachment from someone you do not know. Opening attachments from people you do not know is a very common method for Trojan horses or worms to infect your computer.
Ignore a popup which appears saying that your computer is infected when you are browsing the Internet.
Do not visit pornographic websites because a large amount of malware is pushed through these types of websites.
Do not click on links people send to you when using an Instant Messaging program.
Do not download and install any software from trustless sources. If you really want to install it, please first read the End User License Agreement.
Keep Windows, your browsers and other application installed on your computer up-to-date.
Make sure that an up-to-date antivirus program installed on your computer.

Tips: If you want to remove this adware immediately, it is highly recommended to download and use a powerful malware removal tool to get rid of the adware. It will save you much time and lower the risk of system damage.

Manually Remove the Adware by Following the Guide.

Step 1: Remove the adware from Control Panel.


1. Windows 8: Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Uninstall a program. Remove the adware and other unknown programs from your computer.

2. Windows XP: Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs -> Programs and Features. Remove the adware and other unknown programs.

3. Windows 7/Vista: Click Start -> Control Panel -> Uninstall a program/ Programs and Features. Remove the adware and other unknown programs.

Step 2: Disable the adds-ons and extensions of the adware.


1. Internet Explorer: Tools (gear icon for Windows XP users) -> Manage add-ons -> Toolbars and Extensions. Disable the extensions related to the adware and any other unknown add-ons.

2. Google Chrome: Click menu -> Tools -> Extensions. Disable the extensions related to this adware.

3. Mozilla Firefox: Firefox (tools) -> add-ons -> Extensions. Disable or remove the extensions related to this adware.

Step 3: Search for and delete the files created by OtherSearch Ads from your computer.


%AllUsersProfile%\random.exe

%AppData%\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\random.exe

%Temp%\random.exe

%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\random

%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\~random

%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\.dll

Step 4: Get rid of the registry entries of the adware from Registry Editor.


1. Press Windows + R keys together, input regedit into the Run box and click on OK to open Registry Editor.

2. When Registry Editor opens, find out and get rid of all the registry entries of the adware as follows:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run 'Random'

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Random

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "CertificateRevocation" =Random

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer\run\Random.exe

Step 5: Please restart your computer normally to save these changes when all the steps are done.

Conclusion

OtherSearch Ads is a nasty adware that will flood your computer with numerous ads, which usually promote a variety of products/services. Please be aware that those auspicious ads can be malicious. Clicking on them may result in malware infections. Besides generating annoying ads, the adware will drag down your PC performance, slow down your Internet speed, damage your computer system, and steal your personal information. Therefore, it is necessary for you to get rid of OtherSearch Ads effectively.

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