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Getting rid of softonic popups

Anonymous
2019-03-11T03:04:09+00:00

I have read lots of info on the internet about how to get rid of "en.softonic.com" popups and have not found any to be helpful.  I can't find it on the program files or registry of my PC.  I'm running on Windows 7 Home Premium edition.  How to I get rid of them?  Please keep in mind, I am an old lady who is  not all that computer savvy.  Thanks.

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-03-11T08:08:48+00:00

    Suggest reading/doing: https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/technology/2019/01/browser-push-notifications-feature-asking-abused/.

    And:

    Get a good ad blocker. Tracking blockers help too.

    I use the free browser extensions uBlock Origin and Ghostery.

    Block 3rd party cookies etc...

    You might want to read:

    How to tighten security and increase privacy on your browser - Malwarebytes Labs | Malwarebytes Labs

    and

    Top 10 Ways PUPs Sneak Onto Your Computer. And How To Avoid Them.

    and

    How to Debug Your Content Blocker for Privacy Protection

    and

    Best Practices for Safe Computing - Prevention of Malware Infection  

    which includes Resources to protect your browser, privacy & help prevent browser pop-up ads and scams

    Hope this helps.

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-03-11T03:48:17+00:00

    I don't think so.  It has not affected my browser home page, but I am continuously getting Popups from en.softonic.  I have tried adding them to my "block" popups page, but that hasn't helped.

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-03-11T03:17:54+00:00

    Is this what you are referring to?

    https://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-softonic-web-search/

    Cheers.

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-03-11T16:09:35+00:00

    The information on the Browser "Push Notifications" was very helpful as was using Emsisoft.  Using both suggestions, I was able to eliminate the notifications!   Thanks so  much for your help.   Best news was that it was written for those of us who are just a little bit knowledgeable...enough to be dangerous!!!!

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