How to Remove Browser Safeguard

General Introduction 

Name: Browser Safeguard
Type: Browser Hijacker
Geographical Distribution: Browser Safeguard has infected many computers around the world.
Targeted Browsers: It may attack many frequent used browsers like Google Chrome, Firefox and IE.
Operating Environment: Browser Safeguard can infect all versions of Windows including Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Complain about Browser Safeguard 
Someone has installed Browser Safeguard onto my computer. It gives me ads and pop ups. I removed in some ways, yet it continues. How can I fix it? 

What does Browser Safeguard Do in the Targeted Computers?

 

In the infected computers, Browser Safeguard will add files and program called Browser Safeguard.exe in the Control Panel. As a browser add-on, when you start your browser, Browser Safeguard window will pop up and state that it can keep your online activity safe by defending against viruses, malware and etc. for you. Some computer users say they use it to remove viruses and it turns out to be useful. Thus, they trust it. But the reality is that since it is designed by the cyber crooks with the aims to seek illegal profits, it can trace your browsing history and log your sensitive information for these immoral persons.

One the other hand, Browser Safeguard is an app sponsored by ads. In other words, it will come with countless ads, banners and sponsored links. They cover large part of your screen, which make them very annoying. Also, slowly, Browser Safeguard will decelerate your computer speed and then whenever you open a new website, it will take longer time or just lead to searching failure.

Sometimes, though you have find Browser Safeguard malicious and uninstall it in Uninstall Programs window, it still turns up. That is because some programs it generates are invisible and rooted in your computer’s basic operating apps. Hence, it is necessary for you to install an effective antivirus like SpyHunter to detect and remove it.

How to Remove Browser Safeguard? 

Method 1: Manual Browser Safeguard Removal in Folder Options, Registry Editor, etc.

Method 2: Automatic Removal with SpyHunter, a reputable antivirus. 

Specific Instructions of Browser Safeguard Uninstallation

Method 1: Manual Browser Safeguard Removal 

Step 1: Reboot your computer in safe mode
Start up your computer, press F8 constantly before Windows interface appears. Select Safe Mode with Networking and then press the Enter button.

Step 2: Show associated files in Folder Options
Click the Start button and select Control Panel.
Launch Control Panel and pick Appearance and Themes.
Open Folder Options window and click on View tab.
Check Show hidden files and folders and uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) and then press OK.

Step 3: Go to Registry Editor to unregister all entries listed below:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\Opera\shell\open\command "(Default)" = ""C:\Program Files\Opera\Opera.exe" http://www.<random>.com/?type=sc&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\Opera.exe\shell\open\command "(Default)" = ""C:\Program Files\Opera\Opera.exe" http://www.<random>.com/?type=sc&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>"

Tap Windows+R to pull up Run menu.
Type Regedit into Open box and then click OK to open Registry Editor.
Find out the entries listed above and delete them.

Step 4: Remove cookies on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox Internet Explorer: 
Open Internet Explorer and go to safety Choose Delete Browsing History.
Check the Cookies and History box and then click Delete.

Google Chrome: 
Open Google Chrome and go to Tools in Customize and Control and click the Clear Browsing Data button.
Select Delete Cookies and Other Site and Plug-ins Data to delete all cookies from the list.

Mozilla Firefox:
Open Mozilla Firefox and go to Tools, then Options, choose Privacy.
Click Remove individual cookies.
In the Cookies panel, click on Show Cookies.
Click on the Remove All Cookies button to remove all cookies.

Method 2: Automatic Removal with SpyHunter

It can be easily seen that the steps in manual method is very complicated. But if you use SpyHunter to help you, it can save your time and effort.

Step 1: Download the free scanner of SpyHunter into your computer.

Step 2: Install it into computer step by step.

Step 3: When it succeeds in installing, make it scan your computer by pressing Start New Scan and remove all potential threats by pressing Remove.

Please Attention: Browser Safeguard can sneak into your computer without your awareness. For example, it can come as the parasite of the previous viruses. But if you use an antivirus like SpyHunter, it can defend against it and give you a warning. So we strongly advise you to have a SpyHunter in your computer. Its installer link is below.