How to remove Twitch Explorer adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of adware is Twitch Explorer?
Our team has discovered the Twitch Explorer application/browser extension while visiting a deceptive website offering to update the installed Chrome extension. We have tested this app and noticed that it generates advertisements. Therefore, it can be said that Twitch Explorer is an ad-supported application.
Twitch Explorer adware in detail
Ad-supported applications like Twitch Explorer usually display various banners, coupons, pop-ups, or other types of ads. Once clicked, those ads open questionable websites. Those ads are often used to promote scams, download pages for shady apps, phishing sites, etc. Sometimes, clicking on those ads causes unwanted downloads/installations.
| Name | Ads by Twitch Explorer |
| 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 function as browser hijackers and data collectors. They can promote fake search engines by changing the settings of web browsers. Either way, we advise not to trust apps that are classified as adware, including Twitch Explorer. More examples of apps of this type are Power Off, PDFEditor, DefenderBadUrl.
How did adware install on my computer?
We have found the installer for Twitch Explorer on a deceptive website offering to update an unspecified Chrome extension. Thus, it is likely that whoever would have Twitch Explorer installed on a browser must have downloaded it from that deceptive page.
It is also common for adware to be downloaded/installed through downloaders and installers for other software. When adware is bundled with other software, the installer (or downloader) for that software has "Custom", "Advanced", or similar settings. Adware gets installed when users install software without changing the settings mentioned above.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Do not use unofficial pages, third-party downloaders, Peer-to-Peer networks, and similar sources to download files and applications. Download them from legitimate (official) pages and direct links. Also, do not click on ads and fake buttons displayed on shady websites. Deselect unwanted downloads and installations before downloading or 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.
Deceptive website offering to install Twitch Explorer:
Official download website:
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Quick menu:
- What is Twitch Explorer?
- 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 "Twitch Explorer" and other recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and remove them.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by twitch explorer, 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 twitch explorer 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 twitch explorer, 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 two most common problems with having adware installed on a computer (or a browser) are diminished web browsing experience and decreased computer performance.
What does adware do?
Advertising-supported software generates advertisements. Sometimes, it can be used to promote fake search engines (by designing it to function as a browser hijacker) and collect information about users.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Adware developers generate revenue by promoting various products, websites, services. Most of them use affiliate programs as main sources of income.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Twitch Explorer adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan the operating system and eliminate all adware-type applications. Removing adware with specialized software makes sure that no components belonging to adware are left in the system after its removal. It is often difficult to remove adware manually because its files remain in the system even after the removal.
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