ArmorArcade Adware

What is ArmorArcade?

ArmorArcade is dubious application that supposedly allows users to play dozens of arcade games. Initially, this application may seem legitimate, however, due to rogue behavior (stealth installation, tracking of users' web browsing activity, display of intrusive online advertisements), ArmorArcade is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

ArmorArcade generates pop-up, banner, coupon, and a number of other similar advertisement types. To achieve this, developers employ a 'virtual layer' - a tool that enables placement of third party graphical content on any site. Many users are unaware that ads displayed by this PUP do not originate from their visited websites.

These advertisements often conceal underlying website content, thereby significantly diminishing the web browsing experience. In addition, they might redirect to malicious websites - clicking them risks further computer infections.

In addition, ArmorArcade records various data that might be personally identifiable (for example, IP addresses, website URLs visited, search queries entered into search engines, pages viewed, etc.).

This collected information is later shared with third parties who often misuse it to generate revenue - behavior that can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. Therefore, you are strongly advised to uninstall ArmorArcade adware immediately.

There are hundreds of potentially unwanted programs identical to ArmorArcade. Examples include ArcadeCake, ArcadeIsle, ZipArcade, and ArcadeRoyal.

All offer identical functionality, however, none provide any real value. ArmorArcade, and other identical programs, are developed only to generate revenue for the developers. These adware-type applications simply collect private data and continually deliver intrusive online advertisements.

How did ArmorArcade install on my computer?

Developers employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to distribute this PUP. Bundling is essentially stealth installation of potentially unwanted programs with regular software.

Developers are aware that many users do not express enough caution during download/installation processes and intentionally conceal all bogus programs within the 'Custom/Advanced' settings of these procedures. By skipping this section, users expose their systems to risk of various infections.

The more developers promote their products, the more revenue they generate and, thus, rogue installation are never properly disclosed.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

This situation can be prevented by taking a number of simple steps. The key to computer safety is caution - never rush the download/installation processes. Closely analyze each step using the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' settings. Furthermore, cancel all additionally-included programs, since bundled programs are often rogue and should, thus, never be installed.

ArmorArcade generating intrusive online advertisements:

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Quick menu:

• What is ArmorArcade?
• STEP 1. Uninstall ArmorArcade application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove ArmorArcade adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove ArmorArcade ads from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by ArmorArcade' from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove ArmorArcade ads from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

ArmorArcade adware removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window, look for "ArmorArcade", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes ArmorArcade ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove ArmorArcade adware from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for "ArmorArcade", select this entry and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by armorarcade, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate "ArmorArcade", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by armorarcade, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove "ArmorArcade".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by armorarcade removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by armorarcade, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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