What is AddonSmash?

AddonSmash – a browser extension that comes to your computer, complete with free programs without the agreement of the user. AddonSmash is not a virus, but it refers to the number of potentially unwanted software. By promises of developers, AddonSmash designed to find and offer the best offers online stores. AddonSmash displays tons of banners and coupons with different content. In fact, these offers are not true. Developers are trying to get you to spend money. AddonSmash can change the settings of your browser, your home page, and more. In addition, AddonSmash may result in other malicious programs without your consent. We recommend that you remove AddonSmash right now.

How AddonSmash gets on your PC?

Potentially unwanted programs are not viruses, but it can cause serious harm to your computer. Malicious software, such as this comes to PC bundled with free downloads without user consent. However, in most cases, users could easily prevent infection in their computer. It is necessary to closely monitor the installation process, namely remember a few simple rules. Always read the user’s agreement and select the “Advanced” installation type to know about everything that the installer offers. Disagree to install components that cause you suspicious. Also, you can use special programs that will help you to protect your PC. If AddonSmash already penetrated on your computer, you can use our instructions indicated below.

How to remove AddonSmash from your computer?

To uninstall AddonSmash remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.

In our view, there are 3 products that potentially have AddonSmash in their database. You can try to use them for removing AddonSmash.

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Alternative Solution:

Norton Antivirus – detects files, registry values and folders of viruses that show the same behavior as AddonSmash.

 

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You can try both of these products to remove AddonSmash

Or uninstall AddonSmash manually.

Step 1: Remove AddonSmash from Control Panel

Windows XP:

1. Click Start.
2. Control Panel.
3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find AddonSmash.
5. Click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.

Windows 7/Windows Vista:

1. Click Start.
2. Then Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a Program.
4. Find AddonSmash and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.

Windows 8/Windows 8.1:

1. Open the Menu.
2. Click Search.
3. After that click Apps.
4. Then Control Panel.
5. Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
6. Find AddonSmash, select it and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).

Windows 10:

1. Click on the Start button (or press the Windows key) to open the Start menu, click on the Settings at the top.
2. Click on App & features on the left menu.
3. On the right side, locate AddonSmash and click it, then click on the Uninstall button.
4. Click on Uninstall to confirm.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 10

Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.

After that remove AddonSmash from your browser.

Step 2: Remove AddonSmash from browsers

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Push Alt + F.
3. Click Tools.
4. Choose Extensions.
5. Find AddonSmash.
6. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Firefox.
2. Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
3. Choose AddonSmash.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.

Internet Explorer:

1. Open IE.
2. Push Alt + T.
3. Click Manage Add-ons.
4. Select Toolbars and Extensions.
5. Click Disable AddonSmash.
6. Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
7. Click Remove button.
8. If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.

Learn more about removing extensions from IE.

Step 3: Remove following files and folders of AddonSmash:

Remove following registry entries:

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Written by Rami Douafi