Tleads.pro POP-UP Redirect
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is tleads.pro?
tleads.pro is one of hundreds of similar rogue websites on the Internet, including mediawhirl.net, invictioner.club, digitalmerkat.com, etc.
The site is designed to redirect users to other untrustworthy websites and most users do not visit it intentionally - they are redirected to tleads.pro by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) that stealthily infiltrate systems. Furthermore, PUAs deliver intrusive ads, misuse system resources, and gather various data.
When installed, most potentially unwanted applications open new browser windows/tabs and redirect users to rogue websites (in this case, tleads.pro). From here, they are redirected to even more (typically 2-3) sites that are known to be untrustworthy or potentially malicious and might infect computers with high-risk computer infections.
In addition, most PUAs deliver intrusive advertisements (such as surveys, banners, coupons, and so on) that are displayed using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site and conceal underlying content.
These ads are distracting and, if clicked, also redirect users to untrustworthy websites, or run scripts that download and install potentially unwanted applications or malicious software.
Furthermore, most PUAs are devised to collect user-system information such as IP (Internet Protocol) addresses, search queries, visited websites, keystrokes, geo-locations, and other data that might include personally identifiable or sensitive details. The data is later shared with third parties (potentially cyber criminals) and used to generate revenue.
When this data is sold/shared, users could start experiencing various privacy issues or even become victims of identity theft. Some PUAs run background tasks (such as cryptocurrency mining), thereby affecting computer performance. You should remove all PUAs immediately.
| Name | tleads.pro 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. |
Typically, developers promote potentially unwanted applications by encouraging users to try out "useful" features. In fact, few PUAs deliver the features promised (or give any other value). Most potentially unwanted applications generate revenue by delivering intrusive advertisements, using computer resources, and triggering unwanted (potentially harmful) redirects.
How did adware install on my computer?
Potentially unwanted applications of this type can often be downloaded from official sites, however, they are commonly downloaded and installed through clicked intrusive advertisements or when installing other software that was downloaded from the Internet. Software developers use the "bundling" method to trick users into installing PUAs.
Bundling is a deceptive marketing method used to stealthily install (or download) potentially unwanted applications together with other regular software. PUAs are typically hidden in "Advanced", "Custom", and other similar settings/options of the installation dialog windows.
These installations of potentially unwanted applications are not properly disclosed. Skipping installation steps when installing software (especially free software) can also lead to installation of potentially unwanted applications.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
The key to safety is caution. Download and install software, and browse the web with care. Download software from official and trustworthy websites/sources, and use direct links. Avoid using third party downloaders/installers and torrents. Do not skip installation steps without first checking the "Advanced", "Custom", and other options/settings of the installation processes.
Make sure that you deselect additional software/offers, and only then proceed to the next step or finish the installation. Be careful if intrusive ads appear when browsing the web - once clicked, some will redirect to dubious/untrustworthy websites (for example: gambling, pornography, adult dating, etc.).
If you encounter these redirects, close the website immediately and check your browser for unwanted extensions, add-ons, and plug-ins and remove (uninstall) them immediately. 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 tleads.pro?
- 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 tleads.pro 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 tleads.pro 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 tleads.pro 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 tleads.pro 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 tleads.pro 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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