ArcadeGoNetwork Adware

What is ArcadeGoNetwork?

ArcadeGoNetwork is a rogue application that supposedly provides access to thousands of online Flash games. Initially, ArcadeGoNetwork may seem legitimate and useful, however, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) typically infiltrates systems without permission and continually records sensitive data.

Furthermore, this app is classed as adware - a form of software that feeds users with intrusive advertisements. In addition, ArcadeGoNetwork typically comes with a malicious browser extension that causes unwanted redirects to the srch.bar fake web search engine.

Following infiltration, ArcadeGoNetwork delivers intrusive ads (coupons, banners and similar). To achieve this, developers employ various tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any visited website. Therefore, intrusive ads often conceal underlying content, thereby diminishing the overall browsing experience.

More importantly, intrusive ads redirect to malicious sites and even execute scripts that stealthily download and install malware. Therefore, even a single click can result in high-risk computer infections. Another important issue is information tracking. As with most adware, ArcadeGoNetwork records data that typically includes personal details.

Developers later sell Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, web URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, and other collected data to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals). These people misuse private information to generate revenue, thereby posing a direct threat to your privacy.

The presence of a data-tracking app such as ArcadeGoNetwork can thus lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. For these reasons, you are advised to uninstall this adware immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by ArcadeGoNetwork
Threat Type	Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus
Symptoms	Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed.
Distribution methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers.
Damage	Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections.
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ArcadeGoNetwork is virtually identical to Pokki, Update Checker, Current Me, SlikDealer, and dozens of other adware-type applications. By offering a wide range of "useful features", PUPs such as ArcadeGoNetwork often attempt to give the impression of legitimacy.

All of these claims are false, and although there are different functions promised, all of these PUPs have identical behavior - they deliver intrusive ads and gather sensitive information. Their only purpose is to generate revenue for the developers. Rather than giving any real value, PUPs pose a direct threat to your privacy and Internet browsing safety.

How did ArcadeGoNetwork install on my computer?

ArcadeGoNetwork is free for anyone to download on its official website, however, it is also distributed using intrusive advertisements and a deceptive marketing method called "bundling". Therefore, due to the lack of knowledge and careless behavior of many users, this PUP often infiltrates systems without permission.

"Bundling" is stealth installation of PUPs together with regular programs. Developers hide "bundled" PUPs within sections (usually "Custom/Advanced" settings) of the download or installation processes. These people do not disclose these installations properly.

Furthermore, users are likely to skip these procedure steps and click various advertisements. In doing so, they expose their systems to risk of various infections and compromise their privacy.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

The key to computer safety is caution. Therefore, pay close attention when browsing the Internet and downloading/installing software. Intrusive ads often seem legitimate, but most lead to gambling, adult dating, pornography, and other dubious websites. If you experience these redirects, immediately remove all dubious applications and browser plug-ins.

Furthermore, closely analyze each step of the download/installation processes using the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings. Decline offers to download/install additional applications and opt-out of those already included.

Note that third party downloaders/installers are monetized by "bundling" rogue apps and, therefore, these tools should never be used. Apps should be downloaded from official sources only, using direct download links.

Website promoting ArcadeGoNetwork adware:

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Quick menu:

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

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

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

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

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by arcadegonetwork, 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 "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate "ArcadeGoNetwork" and remove it.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by arcadegonetwork, 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 "ArcadeGoNetwork".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by arcadegonetwork 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 arcadegonetwork, 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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