Cookies On-Off Adware

What is Cookies On-Off?

Cookies On-Off is a deceptive application that falsely claims to allow users to turn web browser cookies on and off. Initially, Cookies On-Off may appear legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without consent; 2) display of intrusive online advertisements, and; 3) tracking of users' browsing activity.

Following infiltration, Cookies On-Off generates pop-up, coupon, banner, and other similar advertisements. To achieve this, developers employ a "virtual layer" - a tool that enables placement of third party graphical content on any site. Therefore, displayed ads often conceal underlying content of visited websites, significantly diminishing the browsing experience.

In addition, these ads might redirect to malicious websites and even accidental clicks can result in high-risk adware or malware infections. Another downside is information tracking. Cookies On-Off records IP addresses, URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, and other similar information that might contain personal details.

This collected data is shared with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse personal information to generate revenue - behavior that can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. Therefore, uninstall Cookies On-Off adware immediately.

Cookies On-Off is virtually identical to hundreds of other adware-type applications such as AVBoost, WebDiscover, unTabs, and BestZiper. Claims to provide 'valuable functionality' are false. The only purpose of all adware is to generate revenue for the developers, whilst regular users receive no significant value.

Applications such as Cookies On-Off merely deliver intrusive advertisements (via the "Pay Per Click" advertising model) and continually gather various user-system information (which is later sold to third parties).

Note - if this adware was installed as "Installed by Enterprise Policy" on your Chrome browser, follow this guide.

How did Cookies On-Off install on my computer?

Cookies On-Off is free for anyone to download on its official website, however, developers also distribute it by employing a deceptive marketing method called "bundling". Therefore, many users install Cookies On-Off inadvertently, without their consent. "Bundling" is stealth installation of third party applications with regular software/apps.

Developers hide bundled apps within the "Custom/Advanced" settings of the download or installation processes. Skipping this section exposes systems to risk of various infections and compromises users' privacy.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

To prevent system infiltration by PUPs, be very cautious when downloading and installing software. Select the "Custom/Advanced" settings and closely analyze each step. Furthermore, decline offers to download/install additional apps and cancel those already included. The key to computer safety is caution.

Cookies On-Off requesting permission to add to Google Chrome browser:

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Quick menu:

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

Cookies On-Off 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 any recently-installed suspicious applications, select such entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

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

Remove Cookies On-Off 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 "Cookies On-Off", select this entry and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by cookies on-off, 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 "Cookies On-Off", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by cookies on-off, 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 "Cookies On-Off".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by cookies on-off 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 cookies on-off, 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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