GamesOnlineNetwork Adware

What is GamesOnlineNetwork?

According to the developers, the GamesOnlineNetwork application allows access to many free online games directly from the browser.

This app may seem legitimate and useful, but it is categorized as potentially unwanted application (PUA) - to be precise, an adware-type application. Users often install apps such as GamesOnlineNetwork unintentionally (the apps then gather data and deploy intrusive advertisements).

When installed, GamesOnlineNetwork continually delivers a number of advertisements such as coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, and so on. These are displayed using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site and conceal underlying content of visited websites.

This diminishes the browsing experience and, if clicked, they redirect users to potentially malicious/untrustworthy websites or execute scripts that download and install other PUAs, or malware. Clicking these ads can result in high-risk computer infections.

In addition, PUAs record data including IP addresses, keystrokes, geo-locations, search queries, URLs of visited websites, and so on.

The data might also include sensitive or personal information that PUA developers share with third parties (potentially cyber criminals) who misuse private details to generate revenue. These actions can lead to privacy/browsing safety issues or identity theft. Uninstall applications such as GamesOnlineNetwork immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by GamesOnlineNetwork
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 many adware-type applications available on the Internet (including GameFunNetwork, BlastGamesNetwork, BrainyZanyGames, etc.).

Typically, they are promoted by offering "useful" features or tools, however, few provide the functionality promised or any other value. In most cases, PUAs are designed only to generate revenue for their developers by delivering intrusive ads and collecting data.

How did GamesOnlineNetwork install on my computer?

Most potentially unwanted applications of this type can be downloaded from their official websites, but few users actually download and install them in this way. More commonly, they install PUAs inadvertently through clicked intrusive ads or together with regular software.

Software developers often trick users into installing PUAs using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling". Bundling is stealth installation of PUAs together with other software. To achieve this, developers do not disclose information regarding the presence of PUAs and hide them in "Custom", "Advanced" and other settings of the installation processes.

Software developers are aware that many users often skip installation steps without checking the settings - they use this careless behaviour to their advantage.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Download software using trustworthy and official sources/websites and direct links. Avoid third party software downloaders, torrent clients, and other similar tools to download your software. Install software with care, especially if it is freeware.

Take your time and check "Advanced", "Custom" and other settings, and then deselect unwanted extras (e.g. PUAs) and only then proceed to the next step or complete the installation. There are countless untrustworthy intrusive ads. Some redirect users to potentially malicious or other dubious websites (gambling, pornography, adult dating, etc.).

If you encounter these advertisements, check the list of installed applications on your browser for unwanted/unknown extensions, add-ons, and plug-ins. Remove any suspicious entries immediately. If your computer is already infected with GamesOnlineNetwork, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.

Screenshot of a website promoting GamesOnlineNetwork adware:

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Quick menu:

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

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

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

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

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by gamesonlinenetwork, 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 "GamesOnlineNetwork", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by gamesonlinenetwork, 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 "GamesOnlineNetwork".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by gamesonlinenetwork 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 gamesonlinenetwork, 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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