How to remove the Domain Spam Validator adware?
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of program is Domain Spam Validator?
Domain Spam Validator is advertised as a tool allowing users to skip suspicious domains/check websites for spam. It is known that this application delivers advertisements. Thus, it falls into the category of advertising-supported software. Pretty often, adware-type apps are promoted/distributed using questionable methods.
Domain Spam Validator in detail
Typically, adware generates annoying advertisements designed to promote questionable websites. Those ads can be used to trick users into visiting various scam pages, download sites for potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), pages asking for sensitive information. Also, they can be designed to download or install unwanted apps.
It is known that Domain Spam Validator can read and change data on all visited pages. This feature could be misused for malicious purposes. These are the two main reasons not to have Domain Spam Validator installed on a web browser.
| Name | Ads by Domain Spam Validator |
| 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. |
More about adware
Adware-type apps can be used to promote fake search engines. In such cases, they change some of the web browser's settings and do not allow users to modify them. A couple examples of other programs designed to deliver ads are AdBlock Master, Page Ranking Tool, Prime Dark.
How did adware install on my computer?
Adware is distributed (or promoted) through downloaders and installers for other programs, certain advertisements, fake installers, questionable websites. Users download or install adware alongside other software when they leave "Custom", "Advanced" or other settings available in downloaders or installers unchanged.
Ads can download or install unwanted apps when they are designed to run specific scripts. Adware (or other unwanted software) gets installed when users click on those ads.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Applications (and files) promoted on shady websites should not be opened. It is strongly recommended to use only legitimate sources like official websites for downloading software/files. Advertisements appearing on dubious questionable pages should not be clicked as well.
One more way to avoid unwanted downloads and installations is to deselect unwanted apps before downloading or installing programs bundled with PUAs. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
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Quick menu:
- What is Domain Spam Validator?
- 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 Domain Spam Validator 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 Domain Spam Validator adware using Combo Cleaner:
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 "Domain Spam Validator" (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 domain spam validator, 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 domain spam validator 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 domain spam validator, 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?
The presence of adware can affect the Internet browsing experience and computer performance or even cause problems related to browsing safety and privacy.
What does adware do?
Adware displays advertisements. In addition to that, software of this type can be designed to collect information, hijack web browsers.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
For the most part, adware is used to promote various products, websites, services. Typically, adware is monetized through affiliate programs
Will Combo Cleaner remove Domain Spam Validator adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove Domain Spam Validator. It is recommended to eliminate it with specialized software/automatically. Pretty often, manual removal does not entirely work - files belonging to adware remain in the operating system.
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