What is Nano Surfer?
Nano Surfer – is a program that comes in the form of an extension to the browser Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer. Nano Surfer is not a virus, but this program can be attributed to a number of potentially unwanted software. This comes on the computer quickly, without the consent of the user. After coming to the PC, Nano Surfer begins to spread a large amount of advertising. It displays the banners, coupons and more. In addition, Nano Surfer can change the home page, change the settings of your browser or add a toolbar to bash does. This program was designed to trick users. Nano Surfer, supposedly helps the user to find the best offers online stores (eBay, Amazon, Lightinthebox and so on). In fact, it forces the user to spend money for nothing also, Nano Surfer may cause other malicious software disguised as an update and recommendations. If you find Nano Surfer on your PC, then you need to remove it immediately.
How Nano Surfer gets on your PC?
Malicious programs such as Nano Surfer, come to the computer as an extension to the browser. Scheme of penetration of potentially unwanted software can change constantly. Most often, these programs (extension) come into your PC without the user’s consent, but it is worth noting that this is due to the negligence of the user. Many ad sites create their own download managers. Each time when you download some free software, try to pay attention to what you are offered to install. Sometimes, simply uncheck the element that seems suspicious to you. Always try to read the user agreement, don’t hurry to click “Next”. Carefully follow the installation process. Resort to using third-party programs that can help you to protect your computer. If your PC is already infected by Nano Surfer, then use our instructions listed below.
How to remove Nano Surfer from your computer?
To uninstall Nano Surfer remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.
In our view, there are 3 products that potentially have Nano Surfer in their database. You can try to use them for removing Nano Surfer.
Recommended Solution:
Norton is a powerful removal tool. It can remove all instances of newest viruses, similar to Nano Surfer – 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 Nano Surfer.
You can try both of these products to remove Nano Surfer
Or uninstall Nano Surfer manually.
Removing from Control Panel
Windows XP:
- Click Start.
- Control Panel.
- Then click Add or Remove Programs.
- Find Nano Surfer.
- 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 Nano Surfer 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 Nano Surfer, select it and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).
After that remove Nano Surfer from your browser.
Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome
- Push Alt + F.
- Click Tools.
- Choose Extensions.
- Find Nano Surfer.
- Click the trash can icon to remove it.
Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox.
- Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
- Choose Nano Surfer.
- 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 Nano Surfer.
- 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:
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Written by Rami Douafi