How to uninstall Green Blocker adware from a browser?
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is Green Blocker adware?
Green Blocker is supposed to block intrusive advertisements on the most popular online video platforms and protect computers from malware. Ironically, this app generates advertisements - it has qualities of adware. Also, Green Blocker can read and change data on the websites that users visit.
Green Blocker adware in detail
Green Blocker generates revenue for its developer by displaying annoying pop-ups, coupons, banners, and (or) other advertisements. Its advertisements may be designed to promote download websites for potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), pages designed to extract sensitive information (like credit card details), and so on.
Also, ads coming from Green Blocker might be designed to cause download or even installation of unwanted software. Green Blocker may display ads designed to execute certain scripts. It is recommended not to click on ads shown by advertising-supported software.
As mentioned in the first paragraph, Green Blocker can read and change data while users browse the web. It could be designed to gather IP addresses, visited pages, entered search queries, and other browsing data (and) or sensitive information such as passwords, credit card details, autofill data, etc.
| Name | Ads by Green Blocker |
| Threat Type | Adware |
| 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, downloaders and installers for other programs |
| 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. |
Green Blocked adware in general
Green Blocker generates unwanted advertisements instead of blocking them. Also, it collects information that its developers could misuse for malicious purposes. This application should not be trusted. More adware examples are NetflixHub, Stocks Info, and PC Cleaner. Most users install apps of this type accidentally.
How did adware install on my computer?
Users often inadvertently download or install potentially unwanted applications together with other programs. They case unwanted downloads or installations when they do not change "Advanced", "Custom", "Manual", or other settings that downloaders or installers for other programs have.
Also, users unknowingly download or install adware and other unwanted software by clicking on advertisements designed to execute certain scripts or through fake installers (for example, through a fake Adobe Flash Player installer). The aforementioned ads appear on shady websites.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Downloaders and installers with settings (like "Advanced", "Custom") or ticked checkboxes should be examined - those downloaders and installers could have potentially unwanted apps in them. Files downloaded from third-party downloaders, unofficial websites, Peer-to-Peer networks, and similar sources should not be trusted.
Files and programs should be downloaded from official pages and via direct download links. Advertisements that shady websites have on them should not be trusted (clicked). If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Download page for Green Blocker adware:
Scam websites promoting Green Blocker adware:
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Quick menu:
- What is Green Blocker?
- STEP 1. Uninstall adware applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove rogue plug-ins from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove adware-type extensions from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove malicious extensions from Safari.
- STEP 5. 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 Green Blocker 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 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 (such as "Green Blocker") and remove them.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by green blocker, 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 ads by green blocker 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 green blocker, 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What harm can adware cause?
Typically, adware diminishes the web browsing experience by showing ads that conceal the contents of visited pages. Also, adware can slow down a computer and invade privacy.
What does adware do?
It generates annoying advertisements. In addition to bombarding users with ads, it can hijack a web browser and gather various information.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
One of the most popular ways to monetize adware is to participate in affiliate programs to promote websites, products, services, etc.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Green Blocker adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate all adware-type applications. It will not leave any files or other data belonging to adware in the system. It is often difficult to completely remove adware manually. Thus, we recommend using Combo Cleaner for that.
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