Do you know what AdwareAlert is?
AdwareAlert or Adware Alert, is a rogue anti-spyware program that may mislead many computer users into thinking that it is able to remove adware or spyware from their computer. AdwareAlert does not remove anything but the money from your wallet.
Because AdwareAlert is a fake anti-spyware program it cannot be trusted as it could damage files or slow down your system. AdwareAlert may be installed by a Trojan such as Zlob were it could start automatically scanning your computer but the results are usually bogus.
In non-techie terms:
Never trust any type of rogue anti-spyware program such as AdwareAlert. It is best to remove AdwareAlert before it has a chance to trick you into purchasing a full version of this bogus software.
Aliases: AdwareAlert, Adware Alert, Adware-Alert.
AdwareAlert Automatic Removal Instructions
AdwareAlert Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. AdwareAlert manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There's no guarantee that AdwareAlert will be removed completely. So read the AdwareAlert removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.
- Uninstall AdwareAlert Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall AdwareAlert if found. - If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
- Remove AdwareAlert Directories.
To find AdwareAlert directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following AdwareAlert directories:
C:\Program Files\AdwareAlert
Right-click on the AdwareAlert folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying 'Are you sure you want to remove the folder AdwareAlert and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?', click Yes.
Another message will appear saying 'Renaming, moving or deleting AdwareAlert could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?', click Yes. - To remove AdwareAlert icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You've completed the AdwareAlert manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your AdwareAlert problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There's no guarantee that AdwareAlert will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.