Redirectoptimizer.com POP-UP Redirect

What is redirectoptimizer.com?

There are many rogue sites on the Internet such as redirectoptimizer.com (which is identical to adskpak.com, deloton.com, and smartoffer.site).

All cause redirects to other untrustworthy/dubious websites. Many users visit rogue sites such as redirectoptimizer.com inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission. PUPs also collect information, run various background processes, and deploy intrusive ads.

When installed, potentially unwanted programs redirect to redirectoptimizer.com by randomly opening new browser windows and tabs. These then redirect users to even more (usually 2-3) suspicious sites that might contain malicious content. Potentially unwanted programs also provide intrusive ads in the form of pop-ups, coupons, banners, etc.

They are often displayed via tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site, thereby concealing underlying content of any opened websites. When clicked, they redirect to suspicious sites and even execute scripts that download and install malware or other potentially unwanted programs.

Redirects to/from redirectoptimizer.com and clicked intrusive ads can result in high-risk computer infections. Another downside of PUPs is information tracking. Potentially unwanted programs tend to collect information relating to users such as IP addresses, visited websites, search queries, keystrokes, etc.

The data might contain personal/sensitive information. Furthermore, developers share (and sell) this information with third parties (potentially cyber criminals) to generate revenue. These actions could lead to privacy issues or even identity theft.

Some potentially unwanted programs are known to perform various background tasks, and therefore might affect your computer performance. Clearly, PUPs are of no use and only cause problems. You are strongly advised to remove/uninstall these programs from your computer/web browser immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	redirectoptimizer.com pop-up
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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There are many potentially unwanted programs available on the Internet - they all offer various "useful" features/tools and claim to be legitimate, however, there are many cases whereby they record sensitive information, deploy ads and misleading redirects, and generate revenue (rather than providing the functions promised).

Therefore, most PUPs deliver no significant value for regular users and only cause harm.

How did adware install on my computer?

Adware can be downloaded from official websites, however, that is not the only way that your system can be infiltrated. Other common ways to install adware are through clicked intrusive ads and the "bundling" method. Bundling is a deceptive marketing method that allows third party programs to be stealthily installed with regular software.

Therefore, many users install potentially unwanted programs inadvertently, without their consent. Developers tend not to disclose these installations properly, and hide bundled software in "Custom", "Advanced" options/settings of the installation processes.

Developers do this in the knowledge that many users skip these steps - in this way, they allow PUPs to be installed and expose their systems to risk of various computer infections.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Avoid clicking on various ads, especially when visiting dubious websites. These ads may appear legitimate, however, developers invest time and money to achieve this.

If you have accidentally clicked an ad of this type and were redirected to untrustworthy websites such as gambling, pornography, adult dating, etc., check the installed plug-ins, add-ons or extensions on your browser and uninstall dubious entries immediately.

Install software with care, do not skip the installation steps, and check all available "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar settings/options. Do not let yourself to be tricked into installing unwanted programs. Avoid downloading software from unofficial sources or using torrents and third party software downloaders.

Use direct links only and remember to have your antivirus software enabled at all times. If your computer is already infected with redirectoptimizer.com, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.

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Quick menu:

• What is redirectoptimizer.com?
• STEP 1. Uninstall adware applications using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove rogue plug-ins from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove adware-type extensions from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove malicious extensions from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

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 potentially unwanted programs, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

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

Remove 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 any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the redirectoptimizer.com pop-up, 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 all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and remove them.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the redirectoptimizer.com pop-up, 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 all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with redirectoptimizer.com pop-up 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 redirectoptimizer.com pop-up, 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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