<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 2: <\/strong>Click the downloaded file in your browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 3: <\/strong>Click on Install<\/strong> to begin the installation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 4: <\/strong>Click on Next.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 5: <\/strong>Click on Done <\/strong>to finish the installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 6: <\/strong>Malware Bytes is now installed on your computer. Once you open it, click on Scan.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 7: <\/strong>Malware bytes will now scan your computer for any unwanted programs, and it will automatically detect Wave Browser<\/strong> as one. After detection, it will seek your permission to Quarantine <\/strong>and remove the app, grant the permission, and remove Wave Browser.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nEnsure to keep Malware Bytes running in the background to prevent attempts of reinstallation of these browser hijackers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>2. Uninstall Wave Browser App <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn any case, Wave Browser is still installed after following the previous step, you can try and manually uninstall it from the control panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: <\/strong>Open Control Panel <\/strong>in windows. <\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 2: <\/strong>Click on Uninstall a Program. <\/strong>Under the Programs <\/strong>section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 3: <\/strong>Select Wave Browser<\/strong> and uninstall the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nYou have now uninstalled the application using the above two steps. But it is important to remove all the residual elements, files, and tasks related to Wave Browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>3. Kill Processes Related to Wave Browser <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThere are chances that a few tasks and processes related to Wave Browser might be present on your computer. To remove Wave Browser, you need to take all possible steps as it is pretty common for these browser hijackers to keep their elements on your system despite uninstalling them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: <\/strong>Click on Ctrl + Shift + Esc <\/strong>on your computer to enter task manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 2: <\/strong>Recognize all processes related to Wave Browser. <\/strong>Look out for names like Polarity<\/strong>, Wavesor<\/strong>, or Genimous too.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 3<\/strong>: Select all the relevant processes and click on End Task.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>4. Disable Wave Browser From Startup <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn this step, we need to ensure that if there is a Wave Browser element present, it must be disabled from automatically starting up on booting Windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 1: <\/strong>In the Task Manager, click on Startup.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 2: <\/strong>Click on programs that contain the words – Wave Browser, Polarity, Wavesor, and Genimous.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 3: <\/strong>Click on Disable. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>5. Delete All Scheduled Tasks<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo remove Wave Browser, we need to ensure that there are no tasks scheduled on your computer which can potentially reinstall or reactivate elements of Wave Browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1<\/strong>: Search for Task Scheduler in the start menu, and open Task<\/strong> Scheduler<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 2<\/strong>: Observe if there are any scheduled tasks related to Wave Browser. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you do find any, make sure to delete the task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>6. Remove Suspicious DNS Servers <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWave Browser can also create and add suspicious DNS servers to your computer. To completely remove the Wave browser, it is essential to remove any DNS server created by it. Here’s how to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: <\/strong>Search for ncpa.cpl <\/strong>in the start menu. Click on the first suggestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 2: <\/strong>Right-click on the connected network and select Properties.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 3: Double click <\/strong>on the Internet protocol version 4. <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 4: <\/strong>Ensure that the option Obtain IP Address Automatically <\/strong>is selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 5: <\/strong>Click on Advanced.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 6: <\/strong>Under the DNS <\/strong>Section, check if any DNS Servers are added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 7:<\/strong> If found, click on Remove <\/strong>and click on OK.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>7. Delete Registry Keys Related to Wave Browser <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo remove the Wave browser and all of its traces, we need to delete the Registry Keys <\/strong>installed by Wave Browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 1: <\/strong>Search for regedit.exe<\/strong> on the start menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 2: <\/strong>Upon opening the Registry Editor, click on Edit <\/strong>on the toolbar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 3: <\/strong>Click on Find.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 4: <\/strong>Type Wave Browser <\/strong>and click on Find Next.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 5: <\/strong>Find all registry keys that contain keywords related to Wave Browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 6: <\/strong>Right-click on the Registry Key and tap Disable. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>8. Delete All Leftover Files of Wave Browser <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn this step, you need to manually remove all the residual and leftover files of Wave Browser. Here’s how to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1<\/strong>: Select the drive in which the Windows is installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 2: <\/strong>Open the Users <\/strong>folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 3: <\/strong>Search for the keywords – Wave Browser, Polarity, Wavesor, and Genimous.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 4<\/strong>: Select all the files that the search result has returned and permanently <\/strong>delete all of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>9. Remove Defaults for Wave Browser<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOnce Wave Browser is installed, it will automatically change and occupy defaults to open files of different formats. One crucial step is to remove the Wave browser and its elements to reset the defaults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: <\/strong>Open the Settings <\/strong>app on Windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 2: <\/strong>Click on Apps.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 3: <\/strong>Select Default Apps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n