Adblockplus + how to remove it

[petergo]

hi there

using win 10 pro and FF ver 71.0 64bit

I noticed FF was getting cranky and slowing down badly, ran Zemana antimalware, and it found 106 threats in my Users profile related to Adblockplus.

I do not see it in my extensions.

I tried to uninstall using windows Programs and Features, and also Revo Uninstaller, but I do not see it anywhere

May I kindly ask , how do I get rid of this pesky malware please

[jscher2000]

The genuine Adblock Plus extension is not malware. Anyway, remove extensions using the Add-ons page, Ctrl+Shift+A, click Extensions in the left column, find the one that needs to go and click its ... menu button.

[petergo]

thank you sir,

I mentioned in my message, there is no Adblockplus in my extensions!!

cheers
peter

[jscher2000]

Hi Peter, where are the "hits" found exactly? For example (substitute your own username and profile folder name):

Storage folder (extension and website data is stored here):

C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\abcd1234.default-release\storage\default

Cache (files from websites are stored here):

C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\abcd1234.default-release\cache2

or somewhere else?

[petergo]

good morning J

sorry for not getting back sooner, but I did not receive a notification that a reply had been posted.
Today, I just checked back to see if anyone posted anything, and I see you have.
Thank you for that!

I will run scans today, and report back with an answer to your question.

In the mean time, I went to the folder you suggested (.... storage/default ) and there are over 900 folders in it
None have anything with adblcock that I could see.

more at 11 <smiles>

have a great day, and thanks again
peter

[petergo]

hi J

ran virus and antimalware proggies, and only Zemana found anything

Great improvement from the other day when it found 106 quarantine-able items, and today only 4 of them

Going to my profile/default, I found a folder called Adblockplus
I am certain it was not there the other day

It still does not appear in my extensions when I have FF open.

Can I simply delete the Adblockplus folder, as I can't find the app or program in revo uninstaller or Programs and features in control Panel?

thanks J, have a super sunday
peter

[LIMPET235]

Hi Peter,

To put things simply.....Yes.
Delete the folder.

I take it that you've never installed Ad Block Plus at any time?

[petergo]

g'day Mr.L

Season's greetings m8, and special best wishes for you and family for 2020

I don't recall ever installing it, but at my age, I have difficulty remembering my own name.

thanks for the info, and I will uninstall it

Do you think or know if deleting the folder, will stop FF ( latest version) from getting cranky and slowing down about half way through the day.
I restart FF, and I am good for rest of day

thanks again
cheers
peter

PS... good to see the notify me when reply is working!!