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  • Active
  • Severity: Medium
  • Adware
  • Windows, Mac
  • Verified · Nov 2015

How to remove Ebon Browser virus

A step-by-step removal guide for affected devices. Follow the verified procedure below — most readers complete it in under 10 minutes.

Julie Splinters · Anti-malware specialist

What is Ebon Browser and is it legitimate?

Ebon Browser by Ebonmedia Corp. is a dubious web browser that is based on Firefox (open-source browser). We highly do not recommend using it because it may act very unfairly. First of all, people have to be cautious when installing free programs, such as various download managers, PDF creators, media players, and other free programs because Ebon Browser may be added alongside them as an ‘optional download.’ Of course, such suggestion to install a bonus app can be easily rejected; however, that requires people’s attentiveness during installation of a freeware. Therefore, it is not surprising why so many people have already installed it without being noticed. If it enters the system, it may corrupt various system settings, install itself on Windows startup and become your default browser. It is very important to warn you about privacy-related issues that Ebon Browser may cause. It has been found that it may use cookies to spy on you and track information about your browsing habits. However, as stated in its Privacy Policy, “When you communicate with us or use Ebon, we may collect personally identifiable information about you.” It can take your full name, phone number, home address, email address, PC’s IP address, and similar information, which may certainly be used for suspicious purposes.

Ebon Browser virus acts quite the same as other unreliable web browsers, such as 1stBrowser, Olive Browser, Hybrid Browser or any other. If a questionable site would become your search provider and homepage, whereas Ebon settles as your default browser, you may even start experiencing redirects to suspicious websites or may start receiving a ton of commercial advertisements during your browsing. Therefore, we recommend you to avoid using Ebon Browser and remove it from the system along with other suspicious applications. The easiest way to do that is to run a full system scan with FortectIntego or another reliable anti-malware.

Ebon Browser adware

Can this adware hijack my computer and how can I prevent it?

As we have already mentioned, Ebon Browser virus has been labeled as a potentially unwanted program. Besides, the majority of reputable security vendors consider it to be an adware. On the other hand, Ebon Browser is not deemed to be malicious as it does not include dangerous files. It only functions as a tool to advertise questionable websites, but these websites can cause potential danger to your computer. However, it is not recommended to use it since it seems to be closely related to third-parties and may be set to initiate suspicious activities. It is very important not to forget that this dubious web browser is typically distributed via other freeware and shareware. We highly do not recommend using Propeller System, Vetaform Developments s.l. and other questionable download managers because they may promote Ebon Browser and other third-party apps. To prevent installing them, you have to uncheck tick that signs your agreement to install them. You can do that during installation of your selected freeware, but do not forget to select Advanced or Custom installation option. Be aware that after selecting Quick or Basic installation option, ‘additional components’ may be installed by default. Thus, never rush through the installation process and install freeware as carefully as possible.

How to remove Ebon Browser virus?

Because Ebon Browser is classified as a typical adware, usual adware removal instruction will help you to remove Ebon Browser. Simply reset your primary browsers to get rid of it. To help you remove Ebon Browser virus, our security experts have prepared a detailed guide. You can find manual removal instructions for each of the web browsers below. If you fail to remove this virus, please contact our customer support to get our assistance. We also recommend you to download the latest adaptive spyware removal tool – Spyhunter.

Uninstall from Windows

Uninstall from Windows 10/8:

  1. Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
  2. Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.Uninstall from Windows 10/8

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:

  1. Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
  2. In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.Uninstall from Windows 7/XP

Remove the unwanted program:

  1. In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
  2. If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.Uninstall the unwanted program from Windows

Delete from macOS

Remove the unwanted application:

  1. From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
  2. In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).Uninstall from Mac

Delete leftover files and folders:

  1. Select Go > Go to Folder.
  2. Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
  3. Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.Delete leftover files from Mac
  4. Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:

  1. Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
  2. From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
  3. Click Remove.Remove extensions from Edge

Clear cookies and other browser data:

  1. Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
  2. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  3. Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.Clear Edge browsing data

Restore new tab and homepage settings:

  1. Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
  2. Then find On startup section.
  3. Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

  1. Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
  3. Select Details tab.
  4. Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.Reset MS Edge

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

  1. Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
  2. Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.Remove extensions from Chromium Edge

Clear cache and site data:

  1. Click on Menu and go to Settings.
  2. Select Privacy, search and services.
  3. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  4. Under Time range, pick All time.
  5. Select Clear now.Clear browser data from Chroum Edge

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. On the left side, pick Reset settings.
  3. Select Restore settings to their default values.
  4. Confirm with Reset.
  5. This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.Reset Chromium Edge

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Remove dangerous extensions:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
  2. Select Add-ons.
  3. In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.Remove extensions from Firefox

Reset the homepage:

  1. Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
  2. Choose Settings.
  3. Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.

Clear cookies and site data:

  1. Click Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Go to Privacy & Security section.
  3. Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
  4. Click on Clear Data...
  5. Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.Clear cookies and site data from Firefox

Reset Mozilla Firefox

If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
  2. Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.Reset Firefox 1
  3. Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
  4. Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.Reset Firefox 2

Remove from Google Chrome

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

  1. Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
  2. In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.Remove extensions from Chrome

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

  1. Click on Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
  3. Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
  4. Click Clear data.Clear cache and web data from Chrome

Change your homepage:

  1. Click menu and choose Settings.
  2. Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
  3. Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.

Reset Google Chrome:

If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
  3. Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
  4. Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
  5. Confirm with Reset settings.Reset Chrome 2

Delete from Safari

Remove dangerous extensions:

  1. Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
  2. Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.Remove extensions from Safari

Clear history and website data:

  1. Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
  2. Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.Clear history from Safari

Reset Safari:

  1. Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
  2. Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
  3. From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.Reset Safari

Did this guide help?

3 comments

  1. gradytroy

    True, this browser got into my computer after I installed PDF creator. I cant believe they are using these tactics to become popular. Removing it ASAP.

  2. tracymcslay

    I agree with you soo much! what the hell did the developers think when they did that. It could have been a nice browser, but not now.

  3. 99Hunter88

    I tried to use it anyways, but I dont recall installing it. I probably got it through those software bundles. Strange. Deleting it ASAP

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