How do I remove en.softonic.com

Wainui · 12 Oct 2018

Hi all,
When ever I turn on the computer I get an advertisement in the notification area next to the clock.
When I click on it I see it is from en.softonic.com
I tried to remove it using Malwarebytes Adware who claim it is a PUP. But when I shut the computer down and turn it back on again it comes back as another advertisement.
Question : Is it a PUP if so how do I remove it ?

Thank you.

xTL · 12 Oct 2018

Hello @Wainui

Do you use google chrome?
If so please check here.

chrome://settings/content/notifications

Wainui · 12 Oct 2018

Hi xTL,
Sorry I forgot to mention I don't use Google Chrome - Microsoft Edge and whenever I click on the new notification it opens Microsoft Edge and shows a new advertisement every time.
Thanks.

xTL · 13 Oct 2018

No worries Wainui :)

Please check this out.
Turn On or Off Web Notifications for Sites in Microsoft Edge | Windows 10 Tutorials

Let me know if it helps :)

Wainui · 13 Oct 2018

Hi xTL,

Yes, that worked great. Thanks. Must of been something I put in there myself cause there is a few more website (friendly ones) in there but they are not annoying me yet.

Thanks again.

xTL · 13 Oct 2018

@Wainui

You're welcome :)
i'm glad it worked.