can't remove RadSteroids? How to fully delete RadSteroids virus from your pc

Want to remove RadSteroids virus?

RadSteroids is the name of an adware program that displays pop-up advertisements on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Internet Explorer by installing a browser helper object (BHO) onto Windows and attaching browser add-ons and extensions to affected internet browsers. Though this advertisements-serving program is often referred to as the RadSteroids virus or Rad Steroids virus, this program is not technically a computer virus, but instead is detected as potential malware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

Once RadSteroids malware is installed, the adware program will being to collect user informationand in turn will  use the collected data to display target advertisements, deals, and offers for searched items or currently viewed websites and products on retail websites.

RadSteroids advertisements are displayed in a variety of forms. Some are pop-under browser redirects that take up an entire browser window or computer screen, in-text ads that say something similar to “Ads by RadSteroids” on them, or pop-up advertisements that appear in images and say “brought by RadSteroids” on them.

How does RadSteroids malware get onto a computer?

RadSteroids malware bundles with third-party freeware and shareware from websites such as download.com and can often be contracted from advertisements and torrents found on media related websites similar to thepiratebay.

Users are sometimes given the opportunity to accept or decline an offer to install RadSteroids software and other items during the installation process of freeware and shareware; However, the request to decline the offer is often ignored or presented in a very confusing manner.

     How to remove the RadSteroids virus

1. Automatically remove RadSteroids virus - Scan for and automatically remove RadSteroids and third-party malware
2. Manually remove RadSteroids virus - Remove/Uninstall RadSteroids and third-party malware (if necessary)
3. For Tech Support -  They will kindly assist you with removing this infection

1. Automatic RadSteroids virus removal

Use the instructions below to automatically remove RadSteroids and third-party malware, as well as automatically remove unwanted search engines from your installed internet browsers.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

1. We highly recommend writing down the toll free number below in case you run into any issues or problems while following the instructions. Our techs will kindly assist you with any problems.

2. Install the free or paid version of Max Spyware Detector.

3. Once Malwarebytes is installed, run the program. If you are using the free version of Malwarebytes you will be prompted to update the database, make sure to do so.

4. On the first tab labeled “Scanner” select the Perform full scan option and click the Scan button to perform a full system scan. Malwarebytes will automatically detect malware infecting the computer system.

5. Once the malware scan is complete, Malwarebytes may prompt a notice stating malicious objects were detected. Select the malicious objects and click the Remove Selected button to completely remove the malicious files from your computer.

CCleaner

CCleaner can be used to automatically repair internet browser settings startup up settings, and uninstall RadSteroids adware and associated third-party software.

1. Install the free or paid version of CCleaner by Piriform.

2. Once installed, open the program and navigate to Cleaner > Windows/Applications and click the Analyze button. Afterwards, click the Run Cleaner button on the bottom right of the program interface.

3. Next, navigate to Tools > Startup and search through each tab starting from windows, internet explorer, etc., all the way to Content Menu, for additional suspicious entries and click Disable and Delete once anything is found.

4. To automatically uninstall RadSteroids and other unwanted programs, navigate to theUninstall tab and search for RadSteroids, etc. in the list of installed programs. Uninstall the unwanted software as selected by clicking the Run Uninstaller button.

2. Manual RadSteroids virus removal

Use the instructions below to manually uninstall RadSteroids and third-party software using Microsoft Windows removal procedures. 

How to uninstall RadSteroids

1. Access Windows Start Menu and navigate to the Control Panel.

2. Click Uninstall a program or Add and remove a program.

3. In the list of installed programs search for RadSteroids and other potentially unwanted software. Once the adware program is located, double click the unwanted program(s) or highlight them in the list and click the Uninstall button. Keep in mind that RadSteroids may use a different title name than suggested.

How to remove RadSteroids add-ons and extensions

Use the instructions to remove RadSteroids add-ons, extensions, plug-ins, and toolbars.Please note, it may be necessary to remove multiple third-party items.

Google Chrome

1. Click on the Customize icon (wrench or 3 bar icon) next to the address bar and navigate to Tools > Extensions.

2. Search for the RadSteroids extension and remove it by clicking the trashcan icon next to it.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Type Ctrl+Shift+A.

2. On the Extensions and Plugin search for the RadSteroids add-on and remove it.

Microsoft Internet Explorer

1. Click Tools and select Manage add-ons.

2. On the Toolbars and Extensions tab search for the RadSteroids add-on and remove it if located.