Remove Spigot Browser Extension - Delete Browser Extension by Spigot

What is Spigot Browser Extension?

What is Spigot Browser Extension? How can this infection get into the computer? How to blocking the ads and remove Spigot Browser Extension related contents from the computer completely？

Spigot Browser Extension is an ad-supported extension which can be classified as an adware. Browser Extension stats to be a toolbar communicates with their servers from time to time to check for available software updates such as bug fixes, patches, enhanced functions and new versions. "By installing the toolbar, you agree to automatically request and receive updates. When there is a material change to the reference notices or the toolbar software, we will notify you though a pop-up in your web browser. At that point you will be given the chance to accept the new changes and update the toolbar or decline the new changes and do not update the toolbar. Uninstall instructions are also presented at this point. If you wish to turn off automatic updates, you can do so from the “Options” menu in the toolbar."

However, it is found to be an unwanted program which will change the browser setting and bring in pop-up ads. Multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Browser Extensions. During setup, the Browser Extension program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. Once installed, it will add an extension to both the Firefox and Chrome web browsers. When you surf the Internet, Spigot Browser Extension is capable to generate a lot of pop-up ads to show on the webpage you are visiting.

The tricky ads by Browser Extension may redirect you to malicious sites which promote unwanted products. By typing your financial account, it may track your personal information for marketing purpose. Spigot Browser Extension may also drop down malicious programs. Spigot Browser Extension may connect to the Internet to request data and download files. It is suggested to remove Spigot Browser Extension from the computer as soon as possible to avoid further damage. It is better to scan your computer with a powerful antivirus program like Spyhunter to check out the problem and remove viruses. Guide to remove Spigot Browser Extension.

How to remove Spigot Browser Extension 

Method 1: Manual removal

Step 1: Stop related running processes in Windows Task Manager first.

Press CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC or Press the Start button->click on the Run option->Type in taskmgr and press OK.

Step 2: Remove any infection related program from Control Panel.

Windows Vista and Windows 7

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click Control Panel and click Uninstall a program.
3. Remove the related programs.


Windows XP

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click Control Panel and then click Add or Remove Programs.
3. Uninstall related programs.


Windows 8

1. Press Win+R.
2. Type in control panel and click OK.
3. Select Uninstall a program.
4. Remove the related programs.

Step 3: Remove Spigot Browser Extension extension or add-ons from your browsers.

Internet Explorer

Google Chrome



Mozilla Firefox

Step 4: Show all hidden files and clean all the malicious files.

(1).Click the Start button and choose Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, to find Folder Options then double-click on it.
(2).In the pop-up dialog box, click the View tab and uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).

Step 5: Go to the Registry Editor and remove all related registry entries.

(Steps: Hit Win+R keys and then type regedit in Run box to search)

 

Method  2:  Remove with SpyHunter

It is safe and easy to remove Spigot Browser Extension by Spyhunter.

Step 1: Click the following button to download SpyHunter.

Step 2: Save it into your computer and click on the Run choice to install it step by step.

Step 3: Scan the computer and delete all threats.

Note: To keep Spigot Browser Extension on the computer is not a wise choice. This infection can bring in many other potentially virus and damage. Install Spyhunter can help you remove Spigot Browser Extension and also protect your computer.

（Gary）