Monday, 17 June 2013

Ads by Selection Links virus removal. How to get rid

Ads by Selection Links virus causes unwanted advertisements to appear on infected computer. As this malware is created by cryber criminals, it displays paid ads that are associated with thier accounts and thus they earn money. The Selection Links malware works as a browser extension/add-on, this application is spread through infected websites, corrupt downloads, speam emails or other malicious tricks. Once a computer has been compromised by SelectionLinks virus, the program will control Firefox, Chrome, IE or any other web browser installed on targeted PC with distribution of Spam content, and as a result, user on infected computer will see ads by Selection Links placed on Facebook, ebay or any website he accesses. Those adverts are not only annoying but clicking them may lead you to further suspicious websites. The Selection Links adware also uses your browsing history data, it steals your private information to be used for marketing purposes. For safe Internet surfing, it is highly recommended to uninstall Selection Links ads virus. Common Symptoms of Ads by Selection Links infection:
This kind of malwares usually change your Homepage, Search provider, Desktop Background.
They can display bunch of unstoppable pop-ups advertisements.
Computer performs slower then usual, browser may crash over and over.
Strange websites are automatically opened on the computer after a frequent interval.
Disabled Folder options, Task manager, Registry editing tools.
Advertisements from stranger companies start to appear out of nowhere.
Unexpected browser behaviors such as URL/link redirects.
Unwanted and unknown Plugin/extension or add-ons attached with browser.
Useless shortcuts on desktop or creepy websites added to favorites/bookmarks without your knowledge.


How to uninstall Ads by Selection Links
Remove toolbars, plugins, extensions, add-ons
Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox users:
Go to TOOLS and then click MANAGE ADD-ON, From there, select Extensions, Toolbars and remove the Ads by Selection Links if found. Make sure Google is set as default search Provider.

















Google Chrome Users:
Click SETTINGS icon and select SETTINGS, then open Extensions, toolbar, search provider options, remove the Ads by Selection Links if listed there. Make sure Google is set as default search Provider.
Uninstall from Control Panel
Open CONTROL PANEL, then ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS or “Programs and Features”, now lookup for Ads by Selection Links and uninstall if it is listed.
How to delete Ads by Selection Links manually:
If the malware did not go away after uninstall procedure, try these steps. Please note, the manual removal method is a bit complex and it can go wrong if you perform its tasks incorrectly. It is advised to run an automatic virus removal software for safe and easy solutions. However, if you are good with Manual removal, do the steps below.
Possibly corrupt registry keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “CertificateRevocation” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableTaskMgr” = 1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system “DisableTaskMgr” = 1
Delete files:
Open then following folders or search for Ads by Selection Links in My Computer and delete if found files associated with this bug.
C:\program files
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\
%AllUsersProfile%\
Ads by Selection Links virus removal tool
It is always good and safe to use an automatic software to detect and eliminate viruses and malwares.

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