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Hello,

Here is a tutorial dedicated to AdwCleaner.

What is this software ?

AdwCleaner is a tool wich allows to remove adwares (advertising programs), PUPs (Potentially unwanted program), some unwanted toolbars and finally hijackers (diversion of the start page).

PUPs (Potentially unwanted program) are programs which, generally, display advertisements and install toolbars. They both install with others softwares which are often free.
They modify browsers settings (homepage and search).
To avoid this, be carfeul during software installation (especially free) and don't install additionals modules by unchecking boxes and/or clicking on "decline". And download softwares at the editor's.

How to use ?

1. First of all, download AdwCleaner on your desktop by clicking on the following image :
2. Run It :
3. Click on Search.
4. Wait during the scan. At the end, click on Clean.
5. Wait during the cleaning. Read the message that appears, then click on Ok. The computer will reboot automatically.