TonOfFunGames Adware

What is TonOfFunGames?

The TonOfFunGames application is installed on web browsers and is promoted as providing direct access to thousands of free online games.

This app may seem to be a useful tool, however, it is categorized as potentially unwanted application (PUA). TonOfFunGames is an adware-type PUA that users often install inadvertently. Most applications of this type collect data and deliver unwanted advertisements.

When installed, TonOfFunGames deploys intrusive advertisements including coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, and so on. Frequently, these ads are displayed using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site and conceal underlying content, thereby diminishing the browsing experience.

Furthermore, these ads might redirect users to untrustworthy/potentially malicious websites or even execute scripts that download and install potentially unwanted applications. Visiting these websites (or installing PUAs) can result in high-risk computer infections.

In addition, applications such as TonOfFunGames usually gather information such as IP addresses, keystrokes, search queries, URLs of visited websites, geo-locations, etc. PUA developers share this data with third parties (potentially cyber criminals) who misuse it to generate revenue.

Some of the collected data might include personal or sensitive details and, therefore, users might encounter privacy/browsing safety issues or even have their identities stolen. For these reasons, we strongly recommend that you uninstall TonOfFunGames immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by Ton Of Fun Games virus
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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TonOfFunGames is very similar (or even identical) to MyKrazyGames, GamesOnlineNetwork, GameFunNetwork and other apps of this type.

All are described as providing 'useful features' (in this case, access to many online games), however, these PUAs are usually designed only to generate revenue and often do not provide the functionality promised. Having these PUAs installed is more likely to cause problems.

How did TonOfFunGames install on my computer?

PUAs such as TonOfFunGames can often be found on their official websites and downloaded from there, however, these applications are more commonly installed by users inadvertently through clicked intrusive ads or when software developers use the "bundling" method.

Bundling is a deceptive marketing method, a way to allow PUAs to be installed together with regular software. Information regarding bundled apps is not properly disclosed, since developers hide PUAs in "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar settings of the installation processes.

Skipping installation steps without checking these settings/options thus often leads to unwanted installations.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

To prevent these installations, download software using trustworthy/official sources and direct links only. Do not download software via third party downloaders, torrents, or other similar sources. Install software with care, study each step by checking the "Custom", "Advanced" and other options.

Deselect offers to install additional software and only then finish the installation. Avoid clicking intrusive advertisements, especially when visiting suspicious websites. If you encounter ads that redirect you to gambling, adult dating, pornography, or other similar websites, check your browser for unwanted/unknown applications (extensions, add-ons, and plug-ins) installed.

If you find any, remove them immediately. If your computer is already infected with TonOfFunGames, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.

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Quick menu:

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

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

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

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

Optional method:

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

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by ton of fun games virus, 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 "TonOfFunGames".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by ton of fun games virus 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 ton of fun games virus, 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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