What is Net Surf?

Net Surf – is an adware that comes to your computer in the form of an extension to the browser. Net Surf is not a virus, but this program relates to the number of potentially unwanted programs. After penetrating the computer, it starts to display several banner ads and coupons. These promotional products may refer to popular partner sites, for example, eBay, Amazon, AliExpress and so on. In addition, after penetration of the PC, Net Surf changes the settings of your browser (homepage, search engine and more), and constantly opens ad-tabs during the browsing. Also, Net Surf constantly analyzes your browsing history and other personal information. Net Surf may transfer your private data to third parties. If you find Net Surf on your PC, we recommend that you remove it immediately.

How Net Surf gets on your PC?

Malicious software, such as Net Surf, comes to your computer bundled with a free program like archivers, players, converters and other freeware. Some ad sites and sites that distribute free programs can insert adware and malware in their download managers. Potentially unwanted programs come without the consent of the user, so users often don’t know that their computer is infected. Always follow the installation process, read the user agreement and select “Advanced” installation type to avoid such problems. Take your time, do not press the “Next” button until then, until you aren’t convinced that the program is safe. If your computer is already infected, then use our instructions to get rid of Net Surf completely.

How to remove Net Surf from your computer?

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

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

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You can try both of these products to remove Net Surf

 

 

Or uninstall Net Surf manually.

Step 1: Remove Net Surf from Control Panel

Windows XP:

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

Step 2: Remove Net Surf from browsers

Google Chrome:

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

Remove following registry entries:

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Written by Rami Douafi