How to remove AdBlock Master adware?
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is AdBlock Master?
As its name suggests, AdBlock Master is supposed to block online advertisements. Ironically, this app itself generates advertisements. Software that displays unwanted ads is called adware. Typically, users download and install adware unknowingly. It is known that AdBlock Master is promoted using multiple deceptive pages.
AdBlock Master in detail
It is very likely that AdBlock Master generates advertisements used to promote questionable applications, web pages, scams, etc. Also, those ads can be used to distribute questionable software - they can be designed to run certain scripts and cause unwanted downloads or even installations.
It is also known that AdBlock Master can read and change data on all websites. It can collect information about users, open shady websites, and probably do other things. For these reasons, AdBlock Master should never be installed on any browser.
| Name | Ads by AdBlock Master |
| Threat Type | Adware |
| Symptoms | Your computer becomes slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you are redirected to dubious websites. |
| Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers, torrent file downloads. |
| Damage | Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites, loss of private information. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
AdBlock Master adware in general
The purpose of AdBlock Master is to feed users with annoying advertisements that can open questionable, potentially malicious pages. Most users download and install adware inadvertently. more adware examples are Page Ranking Tool, Prime Dark, and Ad Avenger.
How did adware install on my computer?
There are several deceptive websites used to promote AdBlock Master. Thus, it is likely that most of the downloads are coming from there. It is also possible that AdBlock Master is distributed via downloaders and installers for other programs (it is bundled with other software).
In such cases, adware like AdBlock Master gets downloaded or installed when users do not deselect unwanted apps before downloading or installing programs. Usually, their downloaders and installers have "Custom", "Manual", "Advanced", or similar settings that can be used to decline unwanted offers.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Do not use third-party downloaders, installers, Peer-to-Peer networks, unofficial websites, or other sources/tools for downloading or installing any programs (or files). Use official pages and direct links. Also, do not click on advertisements that show up on shady web pages.
It is also recommended to check downloaders and installers for unwanted apps (and deselect them) before downloading and installing programs. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Screenshots of deceptive websites encouraging to download and install AdBlock Master:
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Quick menu:
- What is AdBlock Master?
- 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 AdBlock Master 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 "AdBlock Master" or other recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and remove them.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by adblock master, 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 adblock master 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 adblock master, 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?
Adware can be the reason behind diminished web browsing experience, a potential decrease in computer performance. Also, it can be capable of reading and changing data on visited websites, changing the settings of a web browser.
What does adware do?
Adware displays annoying advertisements. It can be designed to collect information and promote fake search engines as well.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Usually, adware is used to promote various websites, products, services. A big part of the profit generated using adware comes from affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove AdBlock Master adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate AdBlock Master and other adware. It will help to achieve what might be difficult to do manually. Pretty often, files belonging to adware remain present after a manual removal even when adware itself is no longer present.
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