How to remove the Introduce Standards adware-type browser extension
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What is Introduce Standards?
Introduce Standards is a browser extension our researchers discovered while inspecting dubious download pages promoted by sites using rogue advertising networks. This piece of software promises to enable easy access to online resources concerning the standards of various industries. Instead, our analysis uncovered that Introduce Standards operates as adware.
Introduce Standards adware overview
Following successful installation onto our test machine, Introduce Standards began running intrusive advertisement campaigns (i.e., displaying adverts).
However, adware may require the browser/system or user geolocation to be compatible, visits to specific webpages, or similar - to deliver advertisements. Therefore, Introduce Standards may not operate as intended on all systems. Regardless of whether advertising-supported software delivers intrusive ad campaigns or not - it endangers device and user safety.
Adware-displayed adverts promote various scams, unreliable/harmful sites and software, and even malware. Once clicked, some intrusive ads can download/install software stealthily.
It is noteworthy that legitimate content encountered through these advertisements is unlikely to be endorsed by its actual creators. This promotion is usually undertaken by scammers who abuse affiliate programs to obtain illegitimate commissions.
Furthermore, Introduce Standards spies on users' browsing activity (e.g., URLs visited, webpages viewed, search queries typed, etc.). Adware may also extract sensitive information from this data, such as - personally identifiable details, account usernames/passwords, credit card numbers, and so on. The developers of this software monetize collected data through sale to third-parties.
In summary, the presence of adware like Introduce Standards on devices can result in system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.
| Name | Ads by Introduce Standards |
| Threat Type | Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus |
| Browser Extension(s) | Introduce Standards |
| Supposed Functionality | Quick access to resources concerning industry standards |
| Symptoms | Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed. |
| Distribution Methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers. |
| Damage | Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Adware examples
Page Darker, Bloom, Ask Ali, and Tone are just a few examples of the advertising-supported software we have analyzed. It typically appears legitimate and offers "handy" features, which are seldom operational. Therefore, not only is adware useless, but it also threatens device integrity and user privacy.
How did Introduce Standards install on my computer?
We acquired Introduce Standards from a dubious download page, which our research team discovered during a routine inspection of websites that use rogue advertising networks. Aside from such sites, these download webpages can be accessed through mistyped URLs or redirects caused by intrusive ads, spam browser notifications, or installed adware (with browser force-opening capabilities).
"Bundling" - packing regular programs with unwanted/malicious supplements - is also used to proliferate advertising-supported software. Download from untrustworthy sources (e.g., unofficial and freeware sites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, etc.) and rushed installations - increase the risk of allowing bundled content into the device.
Intrusive adverts are employed to spread adware as well. When clicked on, some of these ads can execute scripts to make downloads/installations without user consent.
How to avoid installation of adware?
We strongly recommend researching software and downloading from official/verified channels. Installation processes must be treated with caution, e.g., reading terms, inspecting possible options, using the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings, and opting-out of all additions.
Another recommendation is being vigilant when browsing - since fraudulent and malicious content usually appears legitimate. For example, intrusive advertisements look harmless yet redirect to highly questionable websites (e.g., gambling, pornography, adult-dating, etc.).
If you encounter ads and/or redirects of this type, check the system and immediately remove all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with Introduce Standards, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.
Screenshot of the website used to promote Introduce Standards adware:
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Quick menu:
- What is Introduce Standards?
- STEP 1. Uninstall Introduce Standards application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove Introduce Standards ads from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove 'Ads by Introduce Standards' from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove Introduce Standards extension from Safari.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
Introduce Standards 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 "Introduce Standards", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application (which causes Introduce Standards ads), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove Introduce Standards 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 "Introduce Standards", select this entry and click the trash can icon.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by introduce standards, 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 plugins 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 "Introduce Standards".
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with ads by introduce standards 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 introduce standards, 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 diminish the browsing experience and decrease system performance. It is also considered a privacy threat because most products within this classification have data tracking functionalities. Additionally, adware-displayed adverts can be dubious/malicious and cause severe problems (including system infections, financial losses, etc.).
What does adware do?
Adware stands for advertising-supported software. It is designed to enable the placement of various ads on visited sites and/or other interfaces. Some types can also force-open websites and gather private information.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Adware developers profit primarily via affiliate programs by promoting websites, applications, products, services, etc. Commission may be earned from ad clicks, webpage visits, file downloads, product purchases, service subscriptions, or similar.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Introduce Standards adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan devices, detect and eliminate installed adware-type apps. It is pertinent to mention that manual removal (unaided by security software) might be ineffective. In some cases, even after the adware itself is (manually) removed - various file leftovers remain hidden in the system. What is more, such components may continue running and causing issues. Hence, it is crucial to remove adware thoroughly.
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