What is AnciEllipen?

AnciEllipen is a type of adware that infects computers by displaying unwanted advertisements and pop-ups. This malicious software is designed to generate revenue for its creators by redirecting users to sponsored websites or promoting certain products and services. AnciEllipen can also track users’ browsing habits and collect personal information, which poses a threat to privacy and security.

AnciEllipen typically infects computers through software bundling, where it is included as an additional component in free software downloads. Once installed, the adware may modify browser settings, inject ads into webpages, and slow down the performance of the infected computer. Users may unknowingly download AnciEllipen by clicking on malicious links or visiting compromised websites. To prevent infection, it is important to only download software from trusted sources and regularly update antivirus programs to detect and remove adware threats.

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Step 1: Remove App related to AnciEllipen adware from OS

Windows 7

  1. Click the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner and select Control Panel.
  2. Under Programs, click on Uninstall a program.
  3. Locate the app related to AnciEllipen adware in the list of installed programs.
  4. Click on it, then click Uninstall.
  5. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.

Windows 8 and 8.1

  1. Press the Windows key + X to open the menu and select Programs and Features.
  2. Locate the app related to AnciEllipen adware in the list of installed programs.
  3. Click on it, then click Uninstall.
  4. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.

Windows 10

  1. Open the Start menu and select Settings.
  2. Click on Apps and then Apps & features.
  3. Find the app related to AnciEllipen adware in the list and click Uninstall.
  4. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.

Windows 11

  1. Open the Start menu and search for Control Panel.
  2. Click on Uninstall a program.
  3. Locate the app related to AnciEllipen adware in the list and click Uninstall.
  4. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.

Mac

  1. Open Finder and go to the Applications folder.
  2. Find the app related to AnciEllipen adware and drag it to the Trash.
  3. Empty the Trash to complete the uninstallation process.

Step 3: Remove malicious extension related to AnciEllipen

After removing the AnciEllipen app, it’s essential to proceed with removing any associated malicious extensions to ensure complete security and prevent any lingering risks.

Google Chrome

  1. Open Google Chrome.
  2. Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner to open the menu and select Extensions.
  3. Find the extension related to AnciEllipen and click Remove.

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
  2. Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner to open the menu and select Add-ons.
  3. Go to the Extensions tab.
  4. Locate the extension related to AnciEllipen and click Remove.

Microsoft Edge

  1. Open Microsoft Edge.
  2. Click the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner to open the menu and select Extensions.
  3. Find the extension related to AnciEllipen and click Remove.

Safari (Mac)

  1. Open Safari.
  2. Click Safari in the top menu and select Preferences.
  3. Go to Extensions.
  4. Locate the extension related to AnciEllipen and click Uninstall.

Step 4: Resetting browser settings (optional)

After removing malicious extensions related to AnciEllipen, you’re advised to perform this step to eliminate any residual traces, restore default configurations, and ensure a clean and secure browsing environment.

Google Chrome

  1. Open Google Chrome.
  2. Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner to open the menu and select Settings.
  3. Scroll down and click Advanced.
  4. For Chromebook, Linux, and Mac: Under Reset Settings, click Restore settings to their original defaults > Reset Settings.
  5. For Windows: Under Reset and cleanup, click Reset Settings > Reset Settings.

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
  2. Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner to open the menu and select Help.
  3. Select Troubleshooting Information.
  4. Click Refresh Firefox on the right side of the page to reset.

Microsoft Edge

  1. Open Microsoft Edge.
  2. Click the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner to open the menu and select Settings.
  3. Click on Reset settings on the left pane.
  4. Select Restore settings to their default values and confirm.

Safari (Mac)

  1. Open Safari.
  2. Click Safari in the top menu and select Preferences.
  3. Click on the Privacy tab, then select Manage Website Data… and finally click Remove All to clear cookies and website data.

Android

  1. Open your device’s Settings menu.
  2. Tap on Apps.
  3. Find and tap on the browser app (e.g., Chrome).
  4. Tap Storage.
  5. Tap Clear all data to reset the browser settings.

iOS (iPhone/iPad)

  1. Open your device’s Settings.
  2. Scroll down and tap Safari.
  3. Tap Clear History and Website Data, then confirm.

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