What is AVBoost?

AVBoost is an annoying and useless browser extension that comes on your PC without your consent. AVBoost hijacks your browser, changes browser homepage, search engine and other browser settings. AVBoost also can modify the search results and redirect the user to ad sites. AVBoost displays pop-ups, coupons, and banners with a ton of ads. Many of the proposals of this program are not real, that’s why users risk spending money for nothing. In addition, this adware can collect your personal data and transmit it to third parties. AVBoost can become a conduit for other malicious programs. This is not a virus, but this program can bring a lot of troubles, so we recommended you to remove it right now.

How AVBoost gets on your PC?

Potentially unwanted programs, such as AVBoost, 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 to avoid penetration by malicious software. Always read the user agreement in full. You should know what you are offering. Also, always choose an Advanced installation type and don’t agree with the proposals to install the 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 AVBoost.

How to remove AVBoost from your computer?

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

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

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Alternative Solution:

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

 

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You can try both of these products to remove AVBoost

Or uninstall AVBoost manually.

Step 1: Remove AVBoost from Control Panel

Windows XP:

1. Click Start.
2. Control Panel.
3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find AVBoost.
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 AVBoost 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 AVBoost, 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 AVBoost 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 AVBoost from your browser.

Step 2: Remove AVBoost from browsers

Google Chrome:

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

Remove following registry entries:

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Written by Rami Douafi