How to remove the Adless Browsing adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of software is Adless Browsing?
We have discovered the Adless Browsing extension on a deceptive website, suggesting that it may be necessary to install a free extension to continue browsing the page. After installing and analyzing Adless Browsing, we have found that it generates advertisements (it functions as adware).
Adless Browsing in detail
After checking the description of the Adless Browsing application, we have learned that it is described as a tool that automatically skips advertisements. However, while testing it, we noticed that it generates advertisements. Typically, advertising-supported software like Adless Browsing generates pop-ups, coupons, banners, or other ads.
We have examined many adware-type apps and found that their ads can open various scams, phishing websites, download pages for shady apps, and so on. Since Adless Browsing is adware too, it should not be trusted: the ads generated by it may open untrustworthy pages.
| Name | Ads by Adless Browsing |
| 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
Pretty often, adware collects data about its users. We have noticed that Adless Browsing can read and change data on some websites and read browsing history. The information read by Adless Browsing may be sold to third parties or misused in other ways. More examples of apps that function as adware are Tone, HopStrem, Shortcuts.
How did adware install on my computer?
The installer for Adless Browsing is distributed on a deceptive website. It could be distributed using more than one deceptive site encouraging to install the app. It is also common for adware to be bundled with other software. Users install adware alongside other software when they do not change "Advanced", "Custom", or other settings before completing the installation.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Use official websites and direct links as sources for downloading files and applications. Do not trust other sources (for example, P2P networks, questionable pages, third-party downloaders). Deselect unwanted offers (optional downloads and installations) before downloading and installing software. Do not click on ads while visiting shady pages.
If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Deceptive page offering to donwload and install Adless Browsing:
The official download page for Adless Browsing adware:
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Quick menu:
- What is Adless Browsing?
- 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 unwanted applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the unwanted application, 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 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 "Adless Browisng" and other suspicious browser add-ons, and remove them.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by adless browsing, 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 adless browsing 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 adless browsing, 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?
Most of the adware-type apps that our team has analyzed diminished web browsing experience, slowed down a computer, and (or) even invaded privacy.
What does adware do?
Software of this type displays annoying advertisements. Also, it can be designed to hijack a web browser (to promote a fake search engine), and collect information about the user.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Typically, they generate revenue by promoting various products, websites, services. Most of them use affiliate programs to monetize adware.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Adless Browsing adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan the system and get rid of all adware-type applications. It will not leave any components belonging to adware in the system, which often happens while manually removing adware from the system.
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