CoolioFunGames Adware

What is CoolioFunGames?

The CoolioFunGames application is installed on web browsers and promoted by developers as providing access to numerous online games directly from the browser.

Judging on appearance alone, this app may seem useful for those who enjoy online games, but it is categorized as an adware-type potentially unwanted application (PUA). Most users install apps such as CoolioFunGames inadvertently. This app delivers intrusive advertisements and gathers information.

When CoolioFunGames is installed, it randomly delivers intrusive advertisements (coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, etc.). These might be annoying, since they are displayed using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site and conceal underlying content.

Furthermore, when clicked, the ads usually redirect to potentially malicious/untrustworthy websites. Visiting these websites can result in high-risk computer infections. Some ads run scripts that download and install other potentially unwanted applications.

Furthermore, most PUAs such as CoolioFunGames gather data such as IP addresses, keystrokes, search queries, URLs of visited websites, geo-locations, and so on.

Some of the collected data will include personally identifiable/sensitive details that PUAs developers misuse to generate revenue by sharing it with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals). These actions can lead to privacy issues or even identity theft. We strongly advise that you uninstall CoolioFunGames immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by Coolio Fun Games
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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BlastGamesNetwork, BrainyZanyGames, BigGamez, and many other apps are also adware-type applications virtually identical to CoolioFunGames.

Most PUAs of this type are promoted as providing "useful" features, however, they are used only to generate revenue for their developers. Rather than providing the functions promised, these apps deliver ads and collect data, and pose a direct threat to your browsing safety and privacy.

How did CoolioFunGames install on my computer?

As mentioned above, most users install PUAs such as CoolioFunGames unintentionally. To trick users to install such applications, software developers use the "bundling" method (a deceptive marketing method.) Software developers avoid disclosing information regarding the presence of bundled applications and hide them in "Custom", "Advanced", "Manual" and other similar settings (or options) of the installation processes.

Users who skip the software installation steps are likely to install the chosen software together with a potentially unwanted application/s (in this case, CoolioFunGames). These PUAs are sometimes installed through intrusive ads.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Check all "Custom", "Advanced", and other available options (or settings) when you install software (especially if it is free). Deselect all offers to install additional applications/software and only then finish the installation.

Download software from official and trustworthy websites or other sources, and avoid downloading software using third party downloaders, P2P, or torrent clients.

Third party software downloaders/installers often include rogue applications. Intrusive advertisements may seem legitimate, but they can lead to untrustworthy/potentially malicious websites (pornography, adult dating, gambling, etc.).

If you happen to encounter any of these ads, check installed applications (extensions, add-ons, and plug-ins) on your browser and remove all suspicious or unknown entries. If your computer is already infected with CoolioFunGames, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.

Website promoting CoolioFunGames adware:

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Quick menu:

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

CoolioFunGames 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 "CoolioFunGames", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

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

Remove CoolioFunGames adware from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons (Windows OS):

Video showing how to remove CoolioFunGames adware using Combo Cleaner (Mac OS):

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 "CoolioFunGames", select this entry and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by coolio fun games, 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 "CoolioFunGames", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by coolio fun games, 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 "CoolioFunGames".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by coolio fun games 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 coolio fun games, 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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