What is WebScan PRO?
WebScan PRO – is a program that comes in the form of an extension to the browser Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer. WebScan PRO 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, WebScan PRO begins to spread a large amount of advertising. It displays the banners, coupons and more. In addition, WebScan PRO 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. WebScan PRO, 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, WebScan PRO may cause other malicious software disguised as an update and recommendations. If you find WebScan PRO on your PC, then you need to remove it immediately.
How WebScan PRO gets on your PC?
Potentially unwanted programs come on a computer without consent of the user. User may not notice the penetration of these programs. WebScan PRO comes bundled with other free downloads from popular sites. Typically, users do not attach importance to the conditions and suggestions. This is a mistake. Always read the user agreement to know what you are offering. Take your time. Try to follow closely the installation process and pay attention to the elements that are obscured or are written in small type. Select advanced installation type. Do not install programs that seem suspicious. Be careful! If your PC is already infected, then use the instructions that mentioned below to remove WebScan PRO completely.
How to remove WebScan PRO from your computer?
To uninstall WebScan PRO remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.
In our view, there are 3 products that potentially have WebScan PRO in their database. You can try to use them for removing WebScan PRO.
Recommended Solution:
Norton is a powerful removal tool. It can remove all instances of newest viruses, similar to WebScan PRO – files, folders, registry keys.
*Trial version of Norton provides detection of computer viruses for FREE. To remove malware, you have to purchase the full version of Norton.
Alternative Solution:
Norton Antivirus – detects files, registry values and folders of viruses that show the same behavior as WebScan PRO.
You can try both of these products to remove WebScan PRO
Or uninstall WebScan PRO manually.
Step 1: Remove WebScan PRO from Control Panel
Windows XP:
- Click Start.
- Control Panel.
- Then click Add or Remove Programs.
- Find WebScan PRO.
- 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 WebScan PRO 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 WebScan PRO, select it and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).
Windows 10:
- Click on the Start button (or press the Windows key) to open the Start menu, click on the Settings at the top.
- Click on App & features on the left menu.
- On the right side, locate WebScan PRO and click it, then click on the Uninstall button.
- 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 WebScan PRO from your browser.
Step 2: Remove WebScan PRO from browsers
Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome
- Push Alt + F.
- Click Tools.
- Choose Extensions.
- Find WebScan PRO.
- Click the trash can icon to remove it.
Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox.
- Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
- Choose WebScan PRO.
- 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 WebScan PRO.
- 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.
Step 3: Remove following files and folders of WebScan PRO:
Remove following registry entries:
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Written by Rami Douafi