What is AppStein?

AppStein is a browser extension that comes bundled with other free downloads without your knowledge. AppStein hijacks popular browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. Principle of operation AppStein is that it displays a ton of ads, banners and coupons that may relate to popular sites such as Amazon or eBay. AppStein may seem a useful program, but AppStein, a program that aims to make money. Many coupons and deals are not real. AppStein can also pose a threat to your personal information. Your personal data may be disclosed to third parties. AppStein Makes entries in the registry and copies the files all over your computer, so the removal of this program can be difficult. If you find AppStein on your computer, you should as soon as possible to remove it.

How AppStein 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 AppStein already penetrated on your computer, you can use our instructions indicated below.

How to remove AppStein from your computer?

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

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

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You can try both of these products to remove AppStein

Or uninstall AppStein manually.

Removing from Control Panel

Windows XP:

1. Click Start.
2. Control Panel.
3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find AppStein.
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 AppStein 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 AppStein, select it and click Uninstall.

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

After that remove AppStein from your browser.

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Push Alt + F.
3. Click Tools.
4. Choose Extensions.
5. Find AppStein.
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 AppStein.
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 AppStein.
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.

Remove following registry entries:

no information

Then remove following files:

AppStein.dll

And following folders

%PROGRAMFILES%AppStein

Written by Rami Douafi