Infected by Ads by PureLeads Malware - How to Remove Ads by PureLeads Quickly

Ads by PureLeads Removal Guide

Ads by PureLeads is a malware that inserts codes on your browser to generate annoying ads in forms of banner ads, coupon dropdown ads, popup ads and in-text hyperlink ads on every webpage you open. Ads by PureLeads is activated by malicious extensions like bettersurf and Media Player 1.1, which are usually installed on your browser without your permission. These nasty extensions does not give you a option to “disable” or “delete” them, they just hide their files and codes deeply in hidden folders and Registry. In this way, antivirus software cannot detect or remove all the files of Ads by PureLeads virus, then it can keep coming back to your PC every time you open browser.

In most instances, Ads by PureLeads spread via other viruses hiding in a vulnerable computer. Besides, some online sources such as free software downloading websites and porn websites are the second spreading way. Meanwhile, spam email will give a route for the Ads by PureLeads virus to invade your system. It’s highly recommended to remove Ads by PureLeads popup virus with manual solution, since Ads by PureLeads hiders your antivirus software’s detection and removal attempt.


If you have trouble to get rid of ads by Ads by PureLeads, please complete all the removal steps block Ads by PureLeads ads and protect your PC and information. If you cannot understand all the steps to find out the related files of the adware, please feel free to get professional help from Online PC Expert:

More problems caused by Ads by PureLeads

• Ads by PureLeads collects your confidential info and data
• Ads by PureLeads downloads other viruses
• Ads by PureLeads slows down PC speed a lot
• Ads by PureLeads inserts code of adware to harass you
• Ads by PureLeads can lower the your firewall protection degree
• Ads by PureLeads cannot be removed by antivirus







Remove Ads by PureLeads Completely

(Please carefully read the notes before you start to remove any file :This guide is based on the first version of Ads by Ads by PureLeads virus, but this infection keeps adding its features and updating its codes, files and locations, thus you may not be able to find out all its related files listed above. It requires expert skills and experience to identify all the files of Ads by Ads by PureLeads virus infection, if you are not familiar with it, do not risk to delete any file by yourself, since you may disable your PC for deleting wrong files which are crucial for your system. This guide is just for reference, we do not promise it will work for all the victims of different PCs in varied situations and conditions. Any problem and consequence incurred by your mistake should be borne by yourself.)

Step1: Reset Your DNS:

Step2: Show all hidden files: 

• Close all programs so that you are at your desktop.
• Click on the Start button. This is the small round button with the Windows flag in the lower left corner.
• Click on the Control Panel menu option.
• When the control panel opens click on the Appearance and Personalization link.
• Under the Folder Options category, click on Show Hidden Files or Folders.
• Under the Hidden files and folders section select the radio button labeled Show hidden files, folders, or drives.
• Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide extensions for known file types.
• Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).
• Press the Apply button and then the OK button.




Step3: Remove Ads by PureLeads Virus associated files

 
%AppData%[trojan name]toolbarpreferences.dat
%AppData%[trojan name]toolbarstat.log
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\~r
 %AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\.dll





Step4: Terminate these Registry Entries created by Ads by PureLeads.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableTaskMgr” = 0
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClasses[trojan name]IEHelper.DNSGuardCLSID
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClasses[trojan name]IEHelper.DNSGuard
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run: [avsdsvc] %CommonAppData%\ifdstore\security_defender.exe /min
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Antivirus Security Pro Virus\UninstallString “%AppData%[RANDOM CHARACTERS][RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe” –u
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Installer\Products\random







I am not good at fixing PC, is it risky for me to remove Ads by Ads by PureLeads virus manually?

If you are not a computer expert, it will be very risky to complete the Ads by Ads by PureLeads virus manual removal process. You have to assure that you are equipped with expert-level knowledge and skills on PC before you do anything on the infected system. If you are not experienced enough on manually removing a virus, please get Professional PC Support to help you.