Tables Adware

What is Tables?

Tables is a malicious application that infiltrates systems without permission (via the "bundling" method). Following successful infiltration, this app delivers intrusive online advertisements and records various information relating to Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, Tables is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

Following infiltration, Tables delivers pop-up, coupon, banner, and other similar ads by employing a "virtual layer" - a tool that enables placement of third party graphical content on any site. Therefore, displayed ads often conceal underlying content, significantly diminishing the Internet browsing experience.

Furthermore, these ads often redirect to malicious websites and even accidental clicks can result in high-risk adware or malware infections. Another downside is information tracking. Tables records website URLs visited, pages viewed, queries entered into search engines, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, and other similar information relating to users' browsing activity.

There is a high probability that the collected data will contain personal details that developers of Tables adware share with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals who misuse the details to generate revenue). Therefore, having an information-tracking app installed can result in serious privacy issues or even identity theft. This adware must be uninstalled immediately.

There are hundreds of adware-type applications virtually identical to Tables including ScreenUp, FirePlayer, and WiseFolderLock - these are just some examples from many. By offering various 'useful features', adware-type apps often trick users into believing that they are legitimate and useful, however, the only purpose of all adware is to generate revenue for the developers.

This software delivers no significant value for regular users. PUPs such as Tables merely deliver intrusive online advertisements (via the "Pay Per Click" advertising model) and collect various user-system information (which is later sold to third parties).

How did Tables install on my computer?

As mentioned above, developers proliferate Tables by employing a deceptive marketing method called "bundling" - stealth installation of PUPs with regular (usually free) software.

Therefore, users install Tables inadvertently, without their consent. Developers hide all bundled apps within the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings of the download or installation processes. Rushing these procedures and skipping steps exposes systems to risk of various infections and compromises users' privacy.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

To prevent this situation, be very cautious when downloading and installing software. Select the "Custom/Advanced" settings and carefully analyze each step. Furthermore, opt-out of all additionally-included programs and decline offers to download/install them. The key to computer safety is caution.

Deceptive free software installer distributing Tables adware:

Tables adware displaying intrusive online ads:

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Quick menu:

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

Tables 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 "Tables", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

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

Remove Tables 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 "Tables", select this entry and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by tables, 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:

Step 1:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Tools" and click "Task manager". Locate "Extension: Tables", select this entry and click "End process".

Step 2:

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

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by tables, 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 "Tables".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by tables 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 tables, 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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