Limbotime.com POP-UP Redirect
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is limbotime.com?
Identical to kaymopk.com, karonty.com, go.leadgid.ru and many others, limbotime.com is a rogue website designed to cause redirects to other untrustworthy websites.
Few users visit limbotime.com willingly - in most cases they are redirected to it by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that are installed accidentally or inadvertently. Programs of this type also deploy intrusive ads, record data, and affect computer performance.
Potentially unwanted programs can be installed as an extension, add-on, or a plug-in within a web browser or as a program in the operating system. Once installed, PUPs often open new browser tabs/windows and redirect users to the limbotime.com site, which then causes redirects (usually 2-3) to dubious websites.
It is likely that one of these sites will contain some malicious content. These redirects can also lead to high-risk computer infections. Furthermore, PUPs tend to deliver intrusive ads that, once clicked, might lead to untrustworthy (potentially malicious websites). Some can even execute scripts that download and install malware.
Furthermore, most of these ads are displayed via tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site (and conceal underlying content).
Another downside of potentially unwanted programs is that they record user-system information (IP (Internet Protocol) addresses, search queries, visited websites, keystrokes, geo-locations, and other data that will contain personally identifiable details. These details are shared with third parties (potentially cyber criminals) to generate revenue.
Data tracking can thus lead to privacy/browsing safety issues and even identity theft. Some potentially unwanted programs also misuse system resources and reduce computer performance. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you uninstall potentially unwanted programs immediately.
| Name | limbotime.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. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Most PUPs are virtually identical and have one purpose: to generate revenue by collecting information, delivering intrusive ads, and causing unwanted redirects. Developers offer various "useful" features, however, these programs deliver none of the functionality promised and give no real value for regular users.
How did adware install on my computer?
Most potentially unwanted programs can be downloaded from their official websites, however, this is not generally how they are downloaded and installed. Typically, PUPs are installed through intrusive ads that are capable of executing certain scripts, or they are 'bundled' with other software.
Bundling is a deceptive marketing method used to stealthily install potentially unwanted programs with other regular software. Developers tend to hide these programs within "Custom", "Advanced", and other similar settings of the installation processes, and they do not disclose PUP installations properly.
Therefore, it is easy to install this software inadvertently - PUPs developers are aware that many users skip installation steps, and they take advantage of this fact.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
To avoid these installations, download software from official and trustworthy websites only. Avoid using third party software downloaders, torrents, or other similar software. Furthermore, when installing software, analyze each step by checking "Advanced"/"Custom" and other similar settings of the installation process. Deselect all unwanted offers and only then finish the installation.
Be careful when clicking ads (especially intrusive ads) - they often appear legitimate, since developers (potentially cyber criminals) invest extensive resources into their design, however, once clicked, they might redirect to untrustworthy websites (such as adult dating, pornography, gambling etc.).
If you happen to click an advertisement and are redirected to a website of this type, close the site (browser window or tab) and check if there are any suspicious software installed on your browser (extensions, plug-ins, add-ons, etc.) and your computer. Remove suspicious software immediately.
Keep your antivirus software enabled at all times. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them .
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Quick menu:
- What is limbotime.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 limbotime.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 limbotime.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 limbotime.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 limbotime.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 limbotime.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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