How to remove the visible dark adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of application is visible dark?
Our team has discovered the visible dark application/browser extension on a deceptive page. That page got opened while visiting other websites that use shady advertising networks. After examining the visible dark application, we found that it displays annoying advertisements. Thus, it was concluded that visible dark operates as adware.
visible dark adware in detail
Adware-type applications like visible dark generate pop-ups, banners, coupons, and (or) other ads. Moreover, their ads promote mainly questionable websites. For example, various scams, download sites for shady apps. It is important to mention that clicking those ads can cause unexpected downloads or even installations.
After analyzing numerous adware-type apps, we found that sometimes they can hijack web browsers. They can change the default search engine, homepage, and (or) new tab to a fake search engine. It is not safe to use fake search engines because they can show results generated by dubious search engines and promote untrustworthy pages.
| Name | Ads by visible dark |
| 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. |
Adware in general
The purpose of adware is to display unwanted advertisements. Additionally, it can promote fake search engines and collect various data. It is highly recommended not to trust adware-type apps, especially when they are promoted on shady websites. More adware examples are Dark Browse, AdBlock Max - Remove Invasive Ads, real dark.
How did visible dark adware install on my computer?
This application is promoted on a deceptive website claiming that it is necessary to add this browser extension to continue/complete some action or process. It gets installed after following the provided instructions. In other cases, adware is distributed via deceptive ads and downloaders or installers for other software.
Adware gets installed alongside other software after finishing installations without changing "Custom", "Advanced", or other settings provided in installers. This distribution method is known as bundling.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Do not trust apps promoted and (or) distributed using questionable websites, Peer-to-Peer networks, third-party downloaders, etc. Always use legitimate (official) pages and direct links to download software or files. Also, do not click on ads appearing on torrent sites, adult pages, and other sites of this kind or allow them to show notifications.
Deselect unwanted downloads and installations before downloading and installing software bundled with unwanted apps (it can be achieved by changing the settings mentioned in the previous section). 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 visible dark?
- 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 visible dark 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 "visible dark" (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 visible dark, 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 visible dark 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 visible dark, 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, invade privacy, diminish the web browsing experience, cause unwanted redirects, and similar issues.
What does adware do?
Usually, adware is designed to generate advertisements. In some cases, it can be used to promote fake search engines and collect information.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
They monetize adware by promoting various websites, products, services, etc. It is very popular among them to use affiliate programs as an income source.
Will Combo Cleaner remove visible dark adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer remove adware without leaving any file leftovers. In some cases, components belonging to the manually removed adware remain in the system even when adware itself is no longer present. Thus, it is advisable to remove adware with a specialized app like Combo Cleaner.
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