What is FlowSurf?
FlowSurf – it is browser extension that comes bundled with free software without user consent. FlowSurf refers to the number of potentially unwanted software, after penetration, it starts throwing Users unnecessary advertising. FlowSurf displays of banners and tons of coupons that may be relevant to popular online stores, such as Amazon, EBay and others. FlowSurf also can set your browser toolbar and change your homepage. In a word – FlowSurf can be a lot of trouble. Also FlowSurf may lead other unwanted software, analyze your personal information and send it is to third parties. If you find it on your computer, remove it immediately.
How FlowSurf gets on your PC?
Potentially unwanted programs, such as FlowSurf, sneak into a computer bundled with other free software. It comes without the user’s consent. The user may not realize that their computer is infected. This can happen when the user downloads the free software or application, such as Archiver, converter, player and so on. Some sites create special download managers that hide malicious software. You must follow a few rules in order to avoid penetration by malicious software. Always read the user agreement in full. You should know what you are offering. Also, always choose advanced installation type and don’t agree with the proposals to install unfamiliar and unwanted program. Don’t click “Next” until you have verified that the program is safe. Follow the installation process and take your time. Be careful. If your computer is already infected, then use our instructions to remove FlowSurf.
How to remove FlowSurf from your computer?
To uninstall FlowSurf remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.
In our view, there are 3 products that potentially have FlowSurf in their database. You can try to use them for removing FlowSurf.
Recommended Solution:
Norton is a powerful removal tool. It can remove all instances of newest viruses, similar to FlowSurf – files, folders, registry keys.
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Alternative Solution:
Norton Antivirus – detects files, registry values and folders of viruses that show the same behavior as FlowSurf.
You can try both of these products to remove FlowSurf
Or uninstall FlowSurf manually.
Removing from Control Panel
Windows XP:
- Click Start.
- Control Panel.
- Then click Add or Remove Programs.
- Find FlowSurf.
- Click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.
Windows 7/Windows Vista:
- Click Start.
- Then Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a Program.
- Find FlowSurf and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.
Windows 8/Windows 8.1:
- Open the Menu.
- Click Search.
- After that click Apps.
- Then Control Panel.
- Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
- Find FlowSurf, select it and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).
After that remove FlowSurf from your browser.
Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome
- Push Alt + F.
- Click Tools.
- Choose Extensions.
- Find FlowSurf.
- Click the trash can icon to remove it.
Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox.
- Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
- Choose FlowSurf.
- Click Disable or Remove button.
Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.
Internet Explorer:
- Open IE.
- Push Alt + T.
- Click Manage Add-ons.
- Select Toolbars and Extensions.
- Click Disable FlowSurf.
- Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
- Click Remove button.
- If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.
Learn more about removing extensions from IE.
Remove following registry entries:
no information
Then remove following files:
FlowSurf.dll
And following folders
%PROGRAMFILES%FlowSurf
Written by Rami Douafi