The subwaysco.com is classified as ‘ad’ web site. The appearance of subwaysco.com in your browser means that your PC is infected with adware (also known as ‘ad-supported’ software), which can open a ton of pop-up ads within the Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Internet Explorer screen or redirect you to an annoying ad web-pages. So, if you have found that your internet browser is redirected to this annoying web-page, then you do not need to wait . Use the few simple steps below to clean your system from the adware and thereby delete subwaysco.com redirect ASAP.
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The ad supported software usually affects only the Mozilla Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer and Edge by changing the internet browser’s settings or installing a malicious extensions (addons). Moreover, possible situations, when any other web-browsers will be affected too. The ad-supported software will perform a scan of the system for browser shortcuts and modify them without your permission. When it infects the web browser shortcuts, it will add the argument like ‘http://site.address’ into Target property. So, each time you launch the web browser, you will see an annoying subwaysco.com page.
The ad supported software is the part of the software that is used as an online promotional tool. It is created with the sole purpose to display dozens of advertisements, and thus to promote the goods and services in an open web browser window. So, the subwaysco.com is just one of the many web-sites of the so-called ‘ad-support’ type. It is designed to fill the web-browser’s constant stream of ads, or redirect the internet browser to not expected and intrusive advertising pages. Moreover, the adware can substitute the legitimate advertisements on misleading or even banners that can offer to visit dangerous sites. The reason is simple, many advertisers agree on any ways to attract users to their sites, so the creators of adware, often forcing users to click on an advertising link. For each click on a link, the authors of the ‘ad-supported’ software receive income. It’s the so-called ‘Pay-Per-Click’ method.
We suggest you to delete ‘ad-supported’ software and clean your PC system from subwaysco.com advertisements as soon as possible, until the presence of the adware has not led to even worse consequences. You need to follow the few simple steps below that will allow you to completely delete the redirect to subwaysco.com unwanted site, using only the built-in Windows features and a few of specialized free tools.
How does subwaysco.com ads get installed onto system
Most often, the freeware installer includes the optional potentially unwanted software such as this adware. So, be very careful when you agree to install anything. The best way is to choose the Custom, Advanced or Manual installation mode. Here disable (uncheck) all optional applications in which you are unsure or that causes even a slightest suspicion. The main thing you should remember, you do not need to install the optional software which you do not trust! The only thing I want to add. Once the free applications is installed, if you {aninstall} this software, the adware will not be removed. This must be done by yourself. Just follow the steps below.
How to manually remove subwaysco.com
If you perform exactly the few simple steps below you should be able to delete the subwaysco.com pop-ups. Read it once, after doing so, please print this page as you may need to close your browser or reboot your machine.
- Uninstall suspicious and unknown software by using Windows Control Panel
- Disinfect the browser’s shortcuts to remove subwaysco.com redirect
- Get rid of subwaysco.com redirect from Google Chrome
- Remove subwaysco.com pop-up ads from Mozilla Firefox
- Get rid of subwaysco.com pop-up ads from Internet Explorer
- Remove unwanted Scheduled Tasks
Uninstall suspicious and unknown software by using Windows Control Panel
The best way to begin the personal computer cleanup is to remove unknown and suspicious programs. Using the Windows Control Panel you can do this quickly and easily. This step, in spite of its simplicity, should not be ignored, because the removing of unneeded applications can clean up your internet browser from ads, hijackers and so on.
- If you are using Windows 8, 8.1 or 10 then press Windows key, click Search. Type “Control panel”and press Enter.
- If you are using Windows XP, Vista, 7, then press “Start” button and click “Control Panel”.
- It will display the Windows Control Panel.
- Click “Uninstall a program” under Programs category.
- You will see a list of all installed applications.
- Scroll through the all list, and uninstall suspicious and unknown programs. To quickly find the latest installed software, we recommend sort software by date.
See more details in the video instructions below.
Disinfect the browser’s shortcuts to remove subwaysco.com redirect
Click the right mouse button to a desktop shortcut which you use to start your browser. Next, select the “Properties” option. Important: necessary to click on the desktop shortcut for the internet browser which is redirected to the subwaysco.com or other unwanted site.
Further, necessary to look at the text which is written in the “Target” field. The adware can rewrite the contents of this field, which describes the file to be start when you launch your web-browser. Depending on the browser you are using, there should be: Google Chrome: chrome.exe, Opera: opera.exe, Firefox: firefox.exe, Internet Explorer: iexplore.exe. If you are seeing an unknown text similar “http://site.address” that has been added here, then you should delete it, as shown in the following image.
Next, press the “OK” button to save the changes. Now, when you open the web-browser from this desktop shortcut, it does not occur automatically redirect on the subwaysco.com page or any other annoying web-pages that is advertised by the ad supported software. Once the step is finished, we recommend to go to the next step.
Get rid of subwaysco.com redirect from Google Chrome
Like other modern browsers, the Google Chrome has the ability to reset the settings to their default values and thereby remove the redirect to subwaysco.com annoying ads which is caused by the adware.
At first, start the Google Chrome. Next, click the button in the form of three horizontal stripes (
). It will appear the main menu. Click on the option named “Settings”. Another way to display the Google Chrome’s settings – type chrome://settings in the web browser adress bar and press Enter.
The web browser will display the settings screen. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the “Show advanced settings” link. Now scroll down until the “Reset settings” section is visible, as shown on the screen below and press the “Reset settings” button.
The Chrome will display the confirmation prompt. You need to confirm your action, press the “Reset” button. The program will start the procedure of cleaning. When it’s complete, the internet browser settings including the ‘block pop-ups’ option back to the values that have been when the Google Chrome was first installed on your PC system.
Remove subwaysco.com pop-up ads from Mozilla Firefox
First, run the Mozilla Firefox. Next, click the button in the form of three horizontal stripes (). It will open the drop-down menu. Next, click the “Help” button (
).
In the Help menu, click the “Troubleshooting Information”. In the upper-right corner of the “Troubleshooting Information” page, click “Refresh Firefox” button.
Confirm your action, click the “Refresh Firefox”.
Get rid of subwaysco.com pop-up ads from Internet Explorer
First, launch the IE, then click the button in the form of gear (
). It will show the Tools drop-down menu as shown in the following image. Next, press the “Internet Options”.
In the Internet Options window click on the Advanced tab, then press the Reset button. The Microsoft Internet Explorer will show the “Reset Internet Explorer settings” window as shown on the image below. Select the “Delete personal settings” check box, then click on “Reset” button.
You will now need to reboot your PC for the changes to take effect.
Remove unwanted Scheduled Tasks
Once installed, the ‘ad-supported’ software can add a task in to the Windows Task Scheduler Library. Due to this, every time when you launch your computer, it will show subwaysco.com annoying web page. So, you need to check the Task Scheduler Library and delete all tasks that have been created by ‘ad-supported’ program.
Press Windows and R keys on your keyboard together. It will display a prompt which titled with Run. In the text field, type “taskschd.msc” (without the quotes) and click OK. Task Scheduler window opens. In the left-hand side, click “Task Scheduler Library”, like below.
Task scheduler, list of tasks
In the middle part you will see a list of installed tasks. Select the first task, its properties will be open just below automatically. Next, click the Actions tab. Necessary to look at the text which is written under Details. Found something such as “explorer.exe http://site.address” or “chrome.exe http://site.address” or “firefox.exe http://site.address”, then you need remove this task. If you are not sure that executes the task, then google it. If it’s a component of the ‘ad-supported’ programs, then this task also should be removed.
Further press on it with the right mouse button and select Delete as on the image below.
Task scheduler, delete a task
Repeat this step, if you have found a few tasks that have been created by ‘ad-supported’ application. Once is finished, close the Task Scheduler window.
How to delete subwaysco.com pop-ups with free malware remover
Remove subwaysco.com ads manually is difficult and often the ad-supported software is not completely removed. Therefore, we recommend you to use the Malwarebytes Free which are completely clean your personal computer. Moreover, the free program will help you to delete malware, web browser hijacker and toolbars that your machine may be infected too.
- Download Malwarebytes using the link below.
Malwarebytes Anti-malware
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Author: Malwarebytes
Category: Security tools
Update: April 15, 2020
- Close all programs and windows on your PC system. Open the file location. Double-click on the icon that’s named mb3-setup.
- This will launch the installation of Malwarebytes. Next, press Next button and follow the prompts.
- Once install is complete, click on the “Scan Now” button to perform a system scan for the adware which redirects your browser to the subwaysco.com annoying web page. This procedure can take some time, so please be patient.
- Once the scanning is finished, make sure all entries have “checkmark” and click “Quarantine Selected”. Once the disinfection is complete, you may be prompted to reboot your computer.
These steps above are shown in detail in the following video guide.
How to stop subwaysco.com ads
To increase your security and protect your system against new annoying advertisements and malicious pages, you need to use an application that blocks access to dangerous ads and pages. Moreover, the program can block the open of intrusive advertising, that also leads to faster loading of web pages and reduce the consumption of web traffic.
- Download AdGuard application by clicking on the following link.
Adguard download
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Version: 6.4
Author: © Adguard
Category: Security tools
Update: November 15, 2018
- Once downloading is done, launch the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” window. Follow the prompts.
- Once the installation is finished, click “Skip” to close it and use the default settings, or press “Get Started” to see a quick tutorial that will allow you get to know AdGuard better.
- In most cases, the default settings are enough and you do not need to change anything. Each time, when you start your PC system, AdGuard will start automatically and block pop-up ads, subwaysco.com redirects, as well as other malicious or misleading web sites. For an overview of all the features of the program, or to change its settings you can simply double-click on the AdGuard icon, that is located on your Windows desktop.
Scan your PC and remove subwaysco.com redirect with AdwCleaner.
This removal program is free and easy to use. It can scan and get rid of ad-supported software, browser hijackers, malware and unwanted toolbars in Google Chrome, FF, Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer browsers and thereby restore back their default settings (start page and search provider by default). AdwCleaner is powerful enough to find and delete malicious registry entries and files that are hidden on the PC.
Download AdwCleaner utility using the link below. Save it to your Desktop so that you can access the file easily.
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Version: 8.4.1
Author: Xplode, MalwareBytes
Category: Security tools
Update: October 5, 2024
After downloading is complete, open the directory in which you saved it and double-click the AdwCleaner icon. It will start the AdwCleaner utility and you will see a screen as shown in the following image. If the User Account Control prompt will ask you want to display the application, click Yes button to continue.
Now, press the “Scan” to perform a system scan for the adware which cause a redirect to subwaysco.com ads.
Once the checking is finished, it will show a list of all items detected by this tool as shown below.
You need to press “Clean” button. It will open a prompt, click “OK” to begin the cleaning procedure. When the cleaning procedure is complete, the AdwCleaner may ask you to restart your PC. After reboot, the AdwCleaner will show the log file.
All the above steps are shown in detail in the following video guide.
Finish words
Now your computer should be clean of the subwaysco.com . Remove AdwCleaner. We suggest that you keep AdGuard (to help you block unwanted pop-up ads and unwanted dangerous web pages) and Malwarebytes (to periodically scan your machine for new malware and ‘ad-supported’ software). Probably you are running an older version of Java or Adobe Flash Player. This can be a security risk, so download and install the latest version right now.
If you are still having problems while trying to remove subwaysco.com redirect from your PC, then ask for help in our Spyware/Malware removal forum.
Thank you very much. 😉