How to remove SafeTravel adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of software is SafeTravel?
SafeTravel is a program that shows advertisements. For this reason, it is categorized as advertising-supported software (adware). Pretty often, adware developers promote and distribute their software using questionable methods. Thus, users often download and install adware unintentionally.
SafeTravel adware in detail
Adware like SafeTravel can display advertisements used to promote questionable websites, applications, various scams, and so on. Another reason not to click on ads generated by adware is that they can be designed to download (or install) unwanted apps by running certain scripts.
| Name | Ads by SafeTravel |
| Threat Type | Adware |
| Detection Names (Installer) | Palo Alto Networks (Generic.ml), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
| Detection Names (Application) | N/A (VirusTotal) |
| 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
Lots of adware-type applications function as browser hijackers: they change web browser's settings to promote a fake search engine. Also, they can be capable of collecting information about users. Either way, adware is not the software that should be installed on a browser or the operating system. More adware examples are Pureweb, NoteIt, Adskip PRO.
How did adware install on my computer?
Adware is promoted on deceptive websites and distributed through fake installers, downloaders, and installers for other programs. Downloaders and installers containing adware have "Custom", "Advanced" or similar settings. Users end up having adware installed on computers or browsers when they do not change those settings.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Deselect unwanted applications before downloading or installing programs. Downloaders and installers for programs bundled with adware or other unwanted apps have settings that can be used to deselect those apps. Also, do not click on advertisements that shady pages have on them. Download apps and files from official websites.
If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Installer for SafeTravel:
Download page for SafeTravel adware:
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Quick menu:
- What is SafeTravel?
- 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 displays advertisements, 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 and remove them.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by safetravel, 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 safetravel 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 safetravel, 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 slow down a computer, diminish web browsing experience (by bombarding users with annoying advertisements), invade privacy.
What does adware do?
Usually, adware is designed to generate intrusive advertisements. Also, it can be used as a tool to promote fake search engines (by designing it to hijack web browsers), and collect various data.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Most of them use affiliate programs to monetize adware. They earn money by promoting various websites, products, services, and so on.
Will Combo Cleaner remove SafeTravel adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate SafeTravel and other adware-type apps. It is advisable to remove adware automatically since manual removal does not always work because various file leftovers remain hiding in the system even when adware is no longer installed.
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