Performanceonclick.com POP-UP Redirect

What is performanceonclick.com?

performanceonclick.com is a rogue website designed to cause redirects to other untrustworthy/dubious sites. It is very similar or even identical to com-1a.info, chancce.com, check-now.online, and many others.

Users often visit performanceonclick.com inadvertently, since potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) force redirects to it. Most PUAs also collect/share data and deliver unwanted advertisements.

When a potentially unwanted application infiltrates the system, it opens new browser windows/tabs and redirects users to the performanceonclick.com rogue website, which also triggers unwanted redirects and forces users to visit even more (typically 2-3) untrustworthy sites that might contain malicious content and cause high-risk computer infections.

As mentioned, PUAs collect user-system information (such as geo-locations, keystrokes, visited websites, search queries, IP addresses, and other data that might contain personal and sensitive information). They share the details with third parties (possibly cyber criminals) and use it to generate revenue. These actions can lead to privacy issues or even identity theft.

Another downside of having a potentially unwanted application of this type installed are intrusive ads (coupons, banners, pop-ups, surveys, etc.) that are typically displayed using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site and conceal underlying content.

These ads redirect users to various untrustworthy websites. Some run scripts that download and install other PUAs. We strongly advise you to uninstall all potentially unwanted applications immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	performanceonclick.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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Some PUAs might have slightly different behavior, however, most are very similar or even identical.

They have just one purpose: to generate revenue by collecting (and sharing) information, delivering intrusive ads, and causing unwanted redirects. Developers trick users into downloading them by offering "useful" tools, however, few of these applications deliver the functionality promised or give any other value.

How did adware install on my computer?

Potentially unwanted applications can be downloaded from their official websites, but most users install them inadvertently - through clicked intrusive ads or when installing regular software. Software developers often use the "bundling" method to trick users into installing PUAs.

Bundling is deceptive marketing used to stealthily install potentially unwanted applications together with other regular software.

These installations are often not properly disclosed - developers hide bundled PUAs in "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar sections of the installation processes. By skipping installation steps, users commonly install their desired software along with potentially unwanted applications.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

To avoid these installations, download software using official and trustworthy sources only. Do not use third party downloaders/installers or torrents to download software.

Carefully analyze each dialog window during software installation - check "Custom", "Advanced" and other options of the installation process, opt-out of unwanted, additional software/offers and only then finish the installation. Bear in mind that some intrusive ads may appear legitimate, however, once clicked they redirect to untrustworthy, potentially malicious websites.

If you accidentally clicked one of these ads and were redirected to a suspicious website (gambling, pornography, adult dating, or similar), close the site immediately and remove any suspicious extensions, add-ons, and plug-ins from your browser, and unwanted/unknown programs from your computer.

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 performanceonclick.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 applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application that causes performanceonclick.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 performanceonclick.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 performanceonclick.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 performanceonclick.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 performanceonclick.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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