Malwarebytes AdwCleaner

Description

Malwarebytes AdwCleaner is a free security tool that removes Adware, Foistware, Toolbars, Hijackers (spyware that changes your browser homepage) and PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs). You can use this tool to remove unwanted toolbars or third-party programs. Such 3rd party apps will usually come through software bundles (authors of particular free software agree to allow individual companies to "advertise" their crap often, during the setup process or later through annoying ads that act similar to pop-ups; when you open the application you can see ads running on your computer).

The purpose of this app is to help you get rid of such practices that can be easily identified as adware/spyware which are, after all, different chapters of malware. This application will run on Microsoft Windows.

Malwarebytes AdwCleaner Review

As a friendly FYI: this utility does not like toolbars (to be honest, as a user I hate them, especially those that are "packed" or offered as a "bonus" for software that I want to install).

Note: Before you run this program, please, close opened browsers, save your work or any opened files that you might have (also, a back-up is always recommended). After the scan, the program will require a restart of your computer.

It's incredibly easy to use Malwarebytes AdwCleaner.

Conclusion

I don't have to say how good it is and what a great job it does, this is another software that speaks for itself. It will identify and remove a long list of malware (adware, PUPs, browser Hijackers, Unwanted Toolbars, and bloatware).

As far as I know it should also work with most antivirus/antimalware products. My final recommendation is: add it to your favorite software list and use it, you never know when you might need it.