Remove Main.exosrv.com (Removal Guide)

Main.exosrv.com is the service that relies on deceptive advertisements and redirects

Example of Main.exosrv.com redirects

Main.exosrv.com is a domain name that you can encounter while browsing thru adult-themed websites.^[1] This rogue domain name has been added to the adware category due to its ability to display sponsored content, including annoying pop-ups and pop-unders^[2] which appear on the web browser and even computer's desktop. Furthermore, together with other subdomains, it belongs to the ad server that delivers explicitly commercial content to adult sites' users. Beware that Exosrv ads have the ability to redirect users to other developer-promoted websites. However, this activity can result in bad consequences such as secret malware infiltration from a questionable page. Thus, if you are suffering from browser redirects to shady websites, you should check your computer’s state with reputable anti-virus.

Name	Main.exosrv.com
Type	Adware
Sub-type	PUP
Target	Mostly people from the USA, UK, and Germany
Other domains	exosrv.com exdynsrv.com ads.exosrv.com main.exosrv.click
Browsers infected	Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Explorer, etc.
Purpose	To provide beneficial adverts
Distribution methods	Rogue websites, software packages
Removal process	Install anti-malware tool to find adware-related components
Repair	Running Fortect Intego can help with damaged pieces that PUP left behind

Main.exosrv.com adware has a bunch of different domains to which users might be redirected as well, for instance:

exosrv.com,
exdynsrv.com,
ads.exosrv.com.

From there, people can be rerouted by the redirect virus and similar sites to many commercial, phishing or scam websites. According to the research data, most of the time these domains redirect to fake online pharmacy sites. Users also report about unwanted visits to malicious or fraudulent websites. Undoubtedly, this activity increases the chances to suffer from malware attacks, money loss, or identity theft.

Currently, the majority of computer users who might suffer from these redirects are located in the United States. However, people from the UK^[3] and Germany might be bothered by this activity a lot too. Note that this does not mean that people from other countries can not get affected by Main.exosrv.com. You can never know when the developers will try to spread this adware program somewhere else.

Main.exosrv.com

Main.exosrv.com has other annoying features also. This potentially unwanted application can modify your infected web browser by changing its homepage without asking permission. Furthermore, the adware can collect information that relates to your browsing history and habits. Such details might include various websites visited, links clicked, videos and pictures viewed, saved bookmarks, IP addresses,^[4] and similar.

However, if this ad-supported program has sneaked inside the computer, you might not only suffer from unwanted visits to shady websites but notice an increased amount of aggressive and annoying ads. The biggest issue is that some of these advertisements might be malicious and spread ransomware, Trojans or other malware.^[5] To get rid of the adware, you should run a full system scan with an updated anti-malware tool. It will help to remove the adware problem entirely. You should finish this process with the help of Fortect Intego which checks the system for virus damage and points to entries that have been altered.

However, if you do not want to use additional software, you can opt for the manual Main.exosrv.com removal. The detailed guide is given at the end of this article. For manual elimination, you will have to clean web browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, etc, on your own. All unwanted extensions, plug-ins, and add-ons need to be successfully removed.

Image of Main.exosrv.com adware

Intrusive behavior starts due to insecure freeware installations

Adware that is responsible for redirects to questionable sites usually spreads as an optional component in software packages. Therefore, ad-supported^[6] applications, as well as a browser hijacker and other undesired apps, might be offered to download together with a primary program. However, you might not notice this offer and experience unwanted activities if you install free programs incorrectly. Quick/Standard installation settings are known as “wrong” ones because they usually do not openly disclose about third-party applications.

In order to avoid unwanted changes in your web browser, users have to rely only on Advanced/Custom installation and monitor each of the installation steps attentively. It’s important to read all notifications and do not leave any pre-selected agreements to install unnecessary applications. Additionally, cybersecurity experts recommend downloading and installing reliable antivirus software that will build up your computer's protection automatically.

Eliminate Main.exosrv.com PUP and stop intrusive ads

If redirects to this shady website continue even if you do not visit adult-themed websites, it means that your PC is infected with adware. Thus, you have to remove Main.exosrv.com virus using security software and removing suspicious components manually. Automatic elimination is a simpler solution that requires scanning the system with anti-malware software and letting it delete adware-related components from the system.

However, if you prefer the manual Main.exosrv.com removal option, you can find the guide below the article. Ensure that you completed each step exactly as required and described in the instructions, otherwise, the adware program will just renew itself again. Moreover, make sure that you do not forget to take precautionary steps the next time you perform any kind of browsing activity.

Uninstall from Windows

Uninstall from Windows 10/8:

Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:

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

Remove the unwanted program:

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

Delete from macOS

Remove the unwanted application:

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

Delete leftover files and folders:

Select Go > Go to Folder.
Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.
Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:

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

Clear cookies and other browser data:

Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
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.

Restore new tab and homepage settings:

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

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
Select Details tab.
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.

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and site data:

Click on Menu and go to Settings.
Select Privacy, search and services.
Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
Under Time range, pick All time.
Select Clear now.

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

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

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Remove dangerous extensions:

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

Reset the homepage:

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

Clear cookies and site data:

Click Menu and pick Settings.
Go to Privacy & Security section.
Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
Click on Clear Data...
Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.

Reset Mozilla Firefox

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

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

Remove from Google Chrome

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

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

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

Click on Menu and pick Settings.
Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
Click Clear data.

Change your homepage:

Click menu and choose Settings.
Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
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:

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

Delete from Safari

Remove dangerous extensions:

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

Clear history and website data:

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

Reset Safari:

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

How to remove Main.exosrv.com

Main.exosrv.com is the service that relies on deceptive advertisements and redirects

Intrusive behavior starts due to insecure freeware installations