What is Screen Addict‎?

Screen Addict‎ – is a program that comes to the computer in the form of an extension to the browser. Screen Addict‎ constantly displays banner ads and coupons that are popular online shopping. Screen Addict‎ comes to the computer without the user’s consent, complete with free programs. Many users perceive Screen Addict‎ as a useful program. It is not so. Screen Addict‎ is a potentially unwanted program. Screen Addict‎ analyzes your browsing history to find exactly the information that might interest you most. Also, Screen Addict‎ can change your browser settings to change the home page, or redirect the user to other sites. This program can replace the search results. Many anti-virus software can not find this program, so is can easily cause harm to your computer. If you find Screen Addict‎ on your PC, then you need to remove this program right now.

How Screen Addict‎ gets on your PC?

Penetration of such programs depends largely on the care of users. Most of malware comes bundled with other programs that the user downloads from the free sites. Few are closely watching the installation process, and sometimes do not know that their computer is at risk. Always read the user’s agreement and don’t press “Next” button once. First, make sure that the program is safe. Select advanced installation type. Remember that there are many similar programs in the Internet. Read reviews about the programs, and if your computer is already infected by Screen Addict‎, then use the instructions below.

How to remove Screen Addict‎ from your computer?

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

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

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Alternative Solution:

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You can try both of these products to remove Screen Addict‎

Or uninstall Screen Addict‎ manually.

Step 1: Remove Screen Addict‎ from Control Panel

Windows XP:

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

Step 2: Remove Screen Addict‎ from browsers

Google Chrome:

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

Remove following regitry entries:

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Written by Rami Douafi