Uninstall Chrome, reinstall Chrome, reset sync. Result: The hijack returns because the scheduled task sitting in Task Scheduler re-infects Chrome upon launch.
"Running it daily will speed up my PC." Truth: No. It only removes adware. If your PC is slow due to low RAM or an HDD, this tool won't help. It is for malicious software, not performance tuning. A Real-World Case Study The Problem: A user reports that every time they open Google Chrome, the homepage redirects to search.yahoo.com (a classic hijack) and blue "Your Flash is Out of Date" pop-ups appear on legitimate sites like YouTube. malwarebytes adwcleaner portable
| Feature | Traditional Antivirus (e.g., Windows Defender, Norton) | Malwarebytes AdwCleaner Portable | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Viruses, worms, rootkits | Adware, PUPs, browser toolbars, hijackers | | Operation Mode | Runs constantly in background | On-demand manual launch | | System Load | High (CPU & RAM heavy) | Extremely lightweight (~5-10 MB RAM) | | Scan Speed | Hours for a full scan | 30 seconds to 2 minutes | | Installation | Required | None (Portable) | Uninstall Chrome, reinstall Chrome, reset sync
