How to Remove Software Refresher - Adware Removal Guide

Description of Software Refresher

Software Refresher seems like an application that declares being able to help computer users to save their time and provide them with some free items such as latest deals, coupons, discounts and the latest information on the product when they surf thru online stores. But in fact, it is an adware program or potentially unwanted program used to deliver many customized ads to you, so that it can help promote particular products and generate advertising revenue. It has the ability to automatically get installed on the target machine without consent and then carry out a series of malicious activities. Although this adware program is usually capable of attracting you greatly, you’d better keep away from it because you can’t verify whether its content or websites it offers is guaranteed. As a result, you may be forced to access some websites containing lots of commercial advertisements, pornographic contents, gaming information or websites which promote unnecessary programs or dubious software and you may waste money and damage the PC if you download and make a purchasing. To stop these from occurring, please remove Software Refresher as soon as possible before it brings about security issues.

How Does Software Refresher Infiltrate Your Computer?

Software Refresher is an unwanted adware program which is a great threat to your system and personal information. If you are careless during freeware installation, some other PUPs will succeed in infecting your computer as well. If you never knew “bundled installer” before, it is time to pay attention to the installer of new freeware you try to install and uncheck those optional plug-ins, toolbars, toolbars, etc. It is suggested that PC users should use custom installation to avoid the adware bundled with the program, here are some tips to help you avoiding. Firstly, look through the End User's License Agreement in the process of installation since there may mention some important information about the sponsor, privacy policy or something else. Beyond that, don’t choose the recommended installation to save time for those unwanted adware programs can be installed at the same time in this way. Third, focus on those insecure boxes which claims that you accept to install Software Refresher plug in or add-on. Or else, you may suffer from various problems caused by those unwanted programs.

How to Remove Software Refresher Thoroughly?

Software Refresher is an adware that will post great threat to your computer. Follow the manual removal to delete Software Refresher completely from the affected computer. If you have no clue on how to deal with it, then this guide will help you get rid of this adware from your computer and web browsers.

Step 1: Open Task Manager by right-clicking the taskbar, and then clicking Start Task Manager.

Step 2: In the Windows Task Manager, find out the process of Software Refresher and stop it.

Step 3: Click the Start button -> Control Panel -> Appearance and Personalization ->Folder Options -> View.

Step 4: Locate to Advanced settings, click Show hidden files and folders, uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) and then click OK.

Step 5: Searching for the adware related files and remove them.

Step 6: Click the Start button -> Run. Type “regedit” into the Run command and click OK.

Step 7: When the Registry Editor window pops up, find out any registry entries related to the adware and remove them.

How to Avoid Malware?

Computer users need to form a good habit of browsing the web and be careful of installing free applications. Keep in mind that you should never download things on unofficial websites. At the same time, while installing a piece of freeware, you may only remember to choose Next or Accept option, which makes malware have a chance to get into your computer successfully because it often lurks in additional programs along with free software. Remember to read the relevant information of the program before you decide to download and install it. Make sure all you have installed are safe.