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What is SafeFinder?

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

SafeFinder is an ad-supported browser extension which can be classified as an adware. In general, SafeFinder can get into the computer along with suspicious downloads from the Internet along with third party software, such as browser update, Java update, Flash Player update, Video Player update, video recording, download-managers or PDF creators. If you didn't pay attention to the installation process, you may have many unwanted programs to download. Once gets into the computer, SafeFinder will compromise your browser and modify browser setting. It will attach on the browser as a browser helper object. SafeFinder will add unwanted add-ons or extensions to your browser. When you surf the Internet, SafeFinder is capable to generate a lot of pop-up ads to show on the webpage you are visiting.

You can see pop-up ads label with "Ads Powered by SafeFinder". Some ads by SafeFinder may redirect you to unwanted sites or malicious sites which promote unwanted products. By typing your financial account, it may track your personal information for marketing purpose. SafeFinder may also drop down malicious programs. SafeFinder may connect to the Internet to request data and download files. It is suggested to remove SafeFinder 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 SafeFinder.

How to remove SafeFinder

Method 1: Manually removal of SafeFinder from the browser completely

Method 2: Automatically remove SafeFinder with SpyHunter safely

Method 3: Automatically remove Foundonline-zeus.com with MacKeeper safely

Method 1: Manual removal

For PC Users:

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.

For MAC User

To bring up task manager,  you can force quit application by typing the key combination <COMMAND> + <OPTION> + <ESC>. This will bring up a dialog like:

 

Step 2:  Delete unwanted program

In the Finder sidebar, click Applications. If an app is inside a folder, it might have an Uninstaller. Open the app’s folder. If you see Uninstall [App] or [App] Uninstaller, double-click it and follow the onscreen instructions.



In the Finder sidebar, click Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located at the end of the Dock), then choose Finder > Empty Trash.

Step 3: Remove SafeFinder from your browsers.

Reset Internet Explorer

Reset Google Chrome

Reset 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:

For PC Users:

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)

For Mac Users:

1. Open Finder, click on "Go" in the menu bar, hold down on the Alt/Option key to bring up the Library option, then click on it.

2. Delete related files.

Warning: Deleting the wrong files from Library could potentially cause harm to your other apps (slow them down, wipe information, etc.), so make sure to be careful what you get rid of.

 

Method  2:  Remove with SpyHunter

It is safe and easy to remove  SafeFinder 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.

Method  3:  Remove threads with MacKeeper

It is safe and easy to remove Foundonline-zeus.com by MacKeeper. MacKeeper is An Effective Solution For Keeping Your Mac Clean.

Step 1: Click the following button to download MacKeeper.

Step 2. Follow two simple steps to install MacKeeper.

Step 3. Drag the MacKeeper icon from the Applications folder to the Dock.

With MacKeeper, you can:

1. Get a direct line between your Mac and your personal Apple Certified Support Professional, who can scan your Mac for any risky items and fix them remotely. Having a real human expert at your disposal means that even sophisticated problems, which normal scanning software might miss or ignore, can be quickly and easily solved.

2. Automatically optimizes and monitors your Mac's RAM memory while you are performing your daily tasks. Best solution after you have finished using intensive apps or games.

3. Protect your Mac from phishing scams, malware, spyware, adware, viruses and identity theft while you're using the Internet.

4. Take control of how fast your Mac boots up by controlling which applications launch every time you start it.

Make sure you never miss out on any important security patches or software upgrades for most of your applications.

5. Quickly search for and find any lost or misplaced file, even if you don't know which folder it is in.

6. Make your restricted files absolutely invisible to anyone without the right password, protecting even your most sensitive information. Protected files and folders will not appear in Finder and cannot be located or retrieved.

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

（Gary）