Video AdBlocker adware

What is Video AdBlocker?

Video AdBlocker is a rogue application/browser extension identical to Facebook AdBlocker. This app offers functionality that supposedly blocks advertisements on the YouTube website. Judging on appearance alone, Video AdBlocker may seem to be a useful application, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and adware.

The main reasons for these negative associations are: 1) stealth installation without users' consent; 2) display of intrusive advertisements, and; 3) potential tracking of browsing activity.

Although Video AdBlocker claims to block advertisements, it actually deploys them. To deliver coupon, banner, pop-up, and other intrusive ads Video AdBlocker uses tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site. Therefore, ads often overlay visited website content, thereby diminishing the browsing experience.

Furthermore, adware-type apps often deliver ads that redirect to malicious sites and execute scripts that download and install potentially unwanted applications (or even high-risk malware). Therefore, clicking them risks computer infections. Another important issue is information tracking.

Most adware-type apps record keystrokes, queries entered into search engines, website URLs visited, pages viewed, and other similar information relating to browsing activity. Collected data usually includes personal details that are shared with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals).

Therefore, information tracking might lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. You are strongly advised to eliminate Video AdBlocker adware immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by Video AdBlocker
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 hundreds of adware-type applications that share similarities with Video AdBlocker. The list of examples includes (but is not limited to) Torrent Extension, Royal Raid, PPS Video Player, and 3D BUBBLE SOUND.

By offering "useful features", potentially unwanted applications attempt to give the impression of legitimacy, however, their only purpose is to generate revenue for the developers - claims to enable "useful features" are merely attempts to give the impression of legitimacy.

Rather than giving any real value for regular users, adware-type apps deliver intrusive ads and gather sensitive information.

How did Video AdBlocker install on my computer?

Video AdBlocker is free for anyone to download on its official website. At the time of research, it was also available in the Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox add-on "stores", but in most cases Video AdBlocker infiltrates systems without permission, since developers proliferate this software using intrusive advertising and "bundling" methods.

"Bundling" is essentially stealth installation of potentially unwanted applications together with regular software/apps. Developers do not disclose PUA installations properly - they conceal them within "Custom/Advanced" options (or other sections) of the download/installation processes.

Furthermore, many users often rush download/installation processes and skip steps. This behavior leads to inadvertent installation of apps such as Video AdBlocker.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Be cautious when browsing the Internet and downloading/installing software. Developers invest many resources into intrusive advertisement design, thereby making them seem legitimate. In fact, these ads redirect to pornography, adult dating, survey, gambling, and other dubious websites.

If you encounter these ads, immediately remove suspicious applications and browser plug-ins. Furthermore, carefully analyze each download/installation step and cancel third party programs. Download your applications from official sources only, using direct download links.

Developers monetize unofficial downloaders/installers using the "bundling" method. Therefore, these tools should never be used. The key to computer safety is caution. If your computer is already infected with Video AdBlocker, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.

Official Video AdBlocker website:

Download page for Video AdBlocker adware:

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Quick menu:

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

Video AdBlocker 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 "Video AdBlocker", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

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

Remove Video AdBlocker 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 "Video AdBlocker", select this entry and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by video adblocker, 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 "Video AdBlocker", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by video adblocker, 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 "YouTube AdBlocker".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by video adblocker 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 video adblocker, 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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