Passwidget Removal Guide

If you are being presented with adverts powered by Passwidget your system is likely infected with an adware application that goes by the same name. As long as this application is running on your operating system your PC is at constant risk. This is because the majority of adware applications are linked to other various internet-based infections. Thus, removal is strongly encouraged. Often users install applications like Passwidget imagining that it will help them save money while shopping online. In reality, there are no applications that would do that. They only disrupt your web browsing experience. In order to regain full use of your browser, you should follow the removal guide that is provided below.

Because Passwidget does not have an official website that would provide a direct download link, it is safe to conclude that Passwidget is distributed via bundled software. Often installers from various suspicious download websites are filled with software that is dubious in nature and probably should be avoided. Unfortunately, these dubious websites do not adequately inform users that they are downloading an installer that contains applications that could be potentially harmful. In order to avoid getting infected via bundled installers, you ought to avoid questionable third-party hosting websites. Moreover, you are advised to invest into licensed antimalware software that would provide real-time security. That means that these potentially dangerous installers would be removed as soon as they are detected.

The infection installs extensions to web browsers like Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Mozilla Firefox. Adware applications install these extensions in order to display various commercial adverts and annoying pop-ups. Extensions likely connect to various remote servers that provide ads and pop-ups while you browse the web randomly whether you like it or not.

It was noticed that some advertisements contain redirect links to potentially malicious websites. These websites could be set up by malware distributors in order to spread malware. It is probable that an arbitrary code execution exploit could be implemented within these websites meaning that just landing on such a webpage your system could be infected. Removal of Passwidget is of paramount importance. It is important to realize that adware applications are more often than not the cause of other infections infiltrating the operating system.

The manual removal guide of Passwidget that we provide can be executed by any user whether it is an experienced one or not. It is crucial to realize that removal via Control Panel may not delete the infection entirely. Often traces that could be detrimental might remain on your system. It is paramount to remove the infection entirely if you want to avoid extra internet-based infections. A list of files, folders, and registry entries affected by Passwidget is provided. By using the list as a guide, you should be able to remove every bit of Passwidget. The only other way to delete Passwidget is to use a reliable antimalware tool for that.

How to remove Passwidget from your PC

Remove from Windows 8

1. Tap Windows+R keys simultaneously.
2. Now type Control Panel in the text box and tap Enter.
3. Then select Uninstall a program.
4. Remove Passwidget.

Remove from Windows 7 and Windows Vista

1. Click the Windows button and select Control Panel.
2. Select Uninstall a program.
3. Then select and remove Passwidget.

Remove from Windows XP

1. Tap the Windows key.
2. Select Control Panel.
3. Now click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Locate and remove Passwidget.