User-Agent Switcher is a modern extension for browser that may be downloaded without your participation. Once you simply open your browser and realize that this program is installed. You can face this problem if you download no-charge software from the web, because some software can be added with any other subsidiary applications. At times the special browser extensions are not safe or just unwanted. The application for browser that can be installed into your computer with this method is able to modify the default settings of the browser, such as home page, search provider. If you need to remove User-Agent Switcher from the PC, then you can look through this article and apply the guide.
Automatically Manually From browsers
Main options of SpyHunter:
- Eliminates all component parts generated by User-Agent Switcher.
- Can solve browser problems and protect browser settings.
- Has System and Network Guards, so you can forget about computer threats.
What is User-Agent Switcher?
User-Agent Switcher is a program for browser that can be installed by a user, but also can be a bundled software to free program. The program shows different promotional information in the form of irritating popping-up windows. Some users are not pleased with its work or are astonished that it is in the system at all. So, User-Agent Switcher is one of the unwanted software fro browsers that should be removed from thePC.
1. Install User-Agent Switcher Removal Tool:
Step 1. Click Start button
Step 2. Select Control Panel
Step 3. Highlight the malicious program and click Uninstall
Files:
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DIRS:
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Keys:
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Uninstall User-Agent Switcher from Firefox:
- Help=>Troubleshooting Information
- Reset Firefox
- Finish
Delete User-Agent Switcher from IE:
- Run inetcpl.cpl
- Advanced=>Reset
- Delete Personal Settings=>Reset=>Close
Remove User-Agent Switcher from Google Chrome:
- C:\Users\”your username”\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\User Data
- Rename Default folder to Default2
- Open Google Chrome
- Do not open Opera
- Remove Profile and Cache folders in:
- C:\Users\User_Name\AppData\Roaming\Opera Software\Opera Stable
- C:\Users\User_Name\AppData\Local\Opera Software\Opera Stable
- Open Opera
- Open your browser
- Settings->Reset Safari
- Reset
It is all the same what kind of browser extension you are eager to download, it will be the security vulnerability for the whole system. User-Agent Switcher is not an exception. All software editors release security updates and care about the safety of their users. But when you activate any extension, then vendors are not able to ensure that your computer will not be infected. Internet swindler can use the add-on like a door to your PC. Certainly there is a good solution for this problem: download add-ons from reputed and dependable vendors only. But is not guaranteed protection from online delinquents and software infections. I advise not to have add-ons at all.
But if you still are eager to install any browser extension then be ready that the program will receive approval to see your personal advertisement that you type on diverse social networks and can pass it to the third person. You should know that to download a browser add-on is like downloading an utility. Will you install a program if you do not know its producer? I suggest you not to. So, you also should think about the browser add-on that you are eager to install.
User-Agent Switcher, as a promotional extension, is more dangerous, because you cannot be certain that the advertising notification is real and that the web address that is mentioned in the advertisement is safe. If you want to make use of User-Agent Switcher or any other browser extension that demonstrates you special discounts then you should be ready that it can swindle you.
Damage Level |
Medium
PUP |
Data Theft | 35% |
System Failure | 0,001% |
Manual Removal | 14 |
Removal From Browsers | 37,3% |
Removal with Free Antivirus | 45,6% |
Removal with SpyHunter | 98,4% |
Infected computers (USA) | 0,002% |
Infected computers (Europe) | 0,005% |
Browser Infection Probability | 37,2% |
User-Agent Switcher like all other adware programs has a few main symptoms that will help you to detect if your system is infected with it or not. Here is the list of them:
- Many block of ads shown by User-Agent Switcher
- Very slow performance
- Antivirus program detects some dangers
- Some changes in the browser (toolbars, homepage, search engine)
- Search results are redirected
- Presence of User-Agent Switcher files, DIRS and registry entries
Manual and Automatic Removal Methods?
You should realize that manual ways of removal that delete User-Agent Switcher from browsers are completely secure and you can perform them not being afraid that you injure your system. Also these instructions are very effective, so you will succeed and the extension will be deleted with all its manifestations. It is an easy way of removal as well; it yields solely to the automatic method of removal. But at times, using this way of removal users detect that the PUP exists again in the browser and they need to perform any other methods to remove it.
Also there is another manual removal instruction where you should remove files and registry keys and values. The described method is safe if you can perform it carefully or let the expert perform it. To make this instruction safer you should create the backup of the registry. Do not forget that only the listed parts of the extension should be deleted and no one more otherwise the PC will not load. If you do not realize what registry entry is and where it can be, then you are welcome to perform automatic way of removal in order not to break your PC.
However the most effective and the most harmless way of removal is automatic. Downloading any antivirus program that has User-Agent Switcher in its signature base, you will uninstall this undesired browser extension more quick and the virus will not irritate you again since the antivirus will defend your computer in the future.
Concerning the money that users may spend on the removal of the virus I should say that some removal techniques are absolutely free, for example manual removal from browsers, manual professional removal (in the case if you will do it by yourselves), free antivirus software and the removal from Control Panel. But not all of them are effective. The information about the effectiveness of these methods I illustrate in the table that is called ‘Removal methods statistics’ below. Speaking about the paid methods of virus removal, I should mention the Computer Repair Shop Service and paid Antivirus software.
These methods are the most efficient. In spite of the great difference in the price (Repair Shop service depends on the complication of the issue and may cost up to $300, but paid antivirus costs up to $60) these removal ways are almost equal in the effectiveness and in the results. I should also notice that paid antiviruses always has support service (often free) that will remove the virus like in an expensive computer repair shop.
Removal methods statistics
Removal method | Price | Effectiveness | Safety | Needed Time |
Computer Repair Shop | $170-$210 | +++ | +++ | up to 4 days |
Paid Antivirus | $30-60 | +++ | +++ | up to 1 hour |
Free Antivirus |
$0 | +/- | +/- | up to 3 hours |
From Control Panel | $0 | +/- | ++ | up to 1 hour |
Manual Removal (Professional) | $0 | + | – | up to 4 Hours |
Removal from browsers | $0 | +/- | +/- | up to 1 hour |
There are many helpful programs and other antimalware software that can be used to delete User-Agent Switcher and you can use any of them, but I can advise you SpyHunter. This program is the best User-Agent Switcher Removal Tool in my opinion. Removing the adware you also will afford to defend the system.
Enigma Software created SpyHunter to be a good antispyware and antimalware program that can guard the system against all possible malicious objects, including keyloggers and other hidden threats. Owing to the regularly renovated signature base SpyHunter deletes all the actual computer threats that are released by virus writers daily.
Then recent version of SpyHunter not only changed its interface to more easy-to-use and pretty, still this software does not conflict with other antispyware utilities that you can download. Also the utility works quicker and protects better.
SpyHunter gives real-time protection, has Integrated SpyHunter Compact OS that let to delete the most stubborn malware examples and the ready-to-help live technical support. SpyHunter is compatible with Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista/Seven/8, it needs 256 MB of RAM, 75 MB of available hard disk space.
How to use SpyHunter
You are welcome to use the link on the article in order to download SpyHunter. Open the installer and perform the necessary actions. Choose the language that is comfortable for you. Fortunately SpyHunter provides a lot of them, being useful and handy. But not only this fact makes SpyHunter very well-known all over the world, but also its poverful capability to guard users’ PC.
When SpyHunter is installed, you should install its updates it, if the utility does not do it by itself when you run it for the first time. When the software is updated you need to run the Scan. Commonly it is enough to start fast scan to define and uninstall all the computer threats and undesired programs on your PC.
When the scan is completed it is better to examine the results and deactivate the ticks near the useful software that Shyhunter determines as viral or undesired tools. Then you can click Fix Threats. If you have already bought the license, then the viruses will be removed. If you did not, then you will have a chance to pay for the license key.
I think the guide was good for User-Agent Switcher Removal. But if you want to guard your system from other similar browser extensions and from all probable viruses, so you are welcome to download any antivirus program. You can choose an utility that has a enlarged base of signatures, everyday update and real-time protection. Merely such a tool is able to keep your computer safe and sound. It is useful to scan your PC for malware at least once a week. Should have a extensive base of viruses and everyday updates. The best antimalware utility has real-time protection. It is the protection that is able to reveal malware in the system when it is just going to infect your system.]
If you are unaware what antivirus tool to choose, then I suggest you to download SpyHunter. This utility will perfectly eliminate all the viruses and will generate a real-time barrier to protect the PC from the incoming viral programs. It is very easy to scan your PC with SpyHunter and it is so useful that can find and eliminate trojans and other viruses that are hidden deep in the system. If you install any helpful software for you work, but SpyHunter reveals it as a malicious software and you are 100% certain that this program cannot b a malicious program, so you can add it to Exclusions and SpyHunter will not detect it as a malware. If you want to scan only one folder, then it is time to select Custom Malware Fixes feature. You should also use Process Guard or Registry Guard of this antivirus program for your convenience.
I also want to provide you with some useful actions that will protect your PC from User-Agent Switcher and other malicious objects in the future:
- Do not install any freeware from unknown developers. If you do not like to pay for applications, then you should be very attentive during the installation of this program. You should not overlook the checkbox (usually small letters somewhere in the corner) that is responsible for the installation of any other applications. You should uncheck this checkbox.
- Do not open any dangerous websites (porn, for adults, websites of unknown free software), they usually contain some worms or other types of malicious programs.
- Do not use torrents or other sharing web services, because you can download malicious program instead of the needed file.
- Do not double-click email attachment from unknown users. It can be one of the computer dangers.
- Install any antivirus program and scan your system at least once a week.
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