Remove PopBlock+ virus

PopBlock+ is a virus. PopBlock+ gather your browsing history from your web browser. PopBlock+ abuses your browsing history for analyzing and unwanted advertising services.

PopBlock+ is usually recommended on the internet as a helpful tool using lp.directpower.download pop-up. According to the malware developers “This extension automatically detects and blocks PopUp advertisements opened in New Tab“.

The web browsing data collected by the PopBlock+ adware is used for advertising purposes. The browsing data is sold to advertising networks. Because PopBlock+ gathers browsing data from your browser, PopBlock+ is also classified as (PUP) Potentially Unwanted Program.

PopBlock+ browser extension will install itself in the Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Edge browser. No major browser developer yet notices this browser hijacker as dangerous.

If the PopBlock+ browser extension has been installed, remove the PopBlock+ extension as soon as possible using this PopBlock+ removal instruction.

Remove PopBlock+

Uninstall PopBlock+ extension from Google Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Type chrome://extensions/ in the Google Chrome address bar and press ENTER on your keyboard.
3. Find the “PopBlock+” browser extension and click Remove.

Uninstall PopBlock+ extension from Firefox

1. Open Firefox
2. Type about:addons in the Firefox address bar and press ENTER on your keyboard.
3. Find the “PopBlock+” browser extension and click the three dots on the right of the PopBlock+ extension.
   Select Remove from the menu to remove PopBlock+ from the Firefox browser.

Uninstall PopBlock+ add-on from Internet Explorer

1. Open Internet Explorer
2. Click the menu (wrench icon) in the top right.
3. Open Manage Addons from the menu.
4. Remove PopBlock+ from Extensions and Toolbars.
5. On the left open Search Providers settings.
6. Find PopBlock+ Search and Remove PopBlock+ Search.

Do you still have PopBlock+ in Internet Explorer?

1. Open Windows Control Panel.
2. Go to Uninstall a program.
3. Click “installed on” column to sort the recently installed applications by date.
4. Select PopBlock+ and click Uninstall.
5. Follow PopBlock+ uninstall instructions.

Remove PopBlock+ adware with Malwarebytes

I advise you to remove PopBlock+ adware with Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes is a comprehensive adware removal tool and free to use.

PopBlock+ adware leaves traces such as malicious files, registry keys, scheduled tasks on your device, make sure to completely remove PopBlock+ with Malwarebytes.

Download Malwarebytes

 

• Install Malwarebytes, follow on-screen instructions.
• Click Scan to start a malware-scan.

• Wait for the Malwarebytes scan to finish.
• Once completed, review the PopBlock+ detections.
• Click Quarantine to continue.

• Reboot Windows after all the detections are moved to quarantine.

You have now successfully removed PopBlock+ malware from your device.