To get your computer sparkly clean, you’ll need to download or run updates to a scanner that specializes in removing adware and PUPs (such as Adwcleaner or the free version of Malwarebytes). If you suspect your computer is heavily infected and you don??

If you suspect adware has compromised your Mac or Windows PC, there are a few steps you can take to remedy the infection. First, back up your files, regularly. You can try to remove the adware through the pertinent utility on your operating system (i.e.,

Start your browser to check for rogue extensions or add-ons. Often adware takes the form of browser extensions or add-ons. . In Chrome: Click the Chrome menu (in the top right corner of the browser, marked by three horizontal lines) and select “Settings