How to eliminate the darker page browser extension
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is darker page?
Our team has discovered the darker page browser extension on a shady website (on a page that suggests that it may be required to install this app). We found that darker page is described as an app that provides a dark mode for simple pages. However, its description does not mention that this app functions as adware.
darker page adware in detail
darker page is an advertising-supported application that generates advertisements. Usually, software of this type displays intrusive pop-ups, banners, coupons, and other ads. Clicking those ads can open untrustworthy websites, such as download sites for shady apps, various scams, etc. It also can cause unwanted downloads (or installations).
Additionally, adware can be used to promote fake search engines. In such cases, it hijacks a web browser by changing its settings. Usually, browser-hijacking apps make a fake search engine as the default search engine, homepage, new tab page. Fake search engines can generate misleading results and show results generated by shady search engines.
| Name | Ads by darker page |
| 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
There are plenty of adware-type apps used to collect information about users. They target browsing-related data and sometimes even sensitive information. Thus, having adware installed on a computer can diminish the web browsing experience and invade privacy. More adware examples are Visible Dark, Dark Browse, Real Dark.
How did adware install on my computer?
The darker page browser extension is distributed using a shady website (a screenshot of that page is provided below). It gets installed after completing the provided steps. In other cases, adware is distributed via deceptive advertisements, downloaders and installers for other software.
Ads can download or install adware when designed to run certain scripts. Downloaders and installers used to distribute adware have "Advanced", "Custom", or other settings. Adware gets installed after finishing installations without changing those settings.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Do not click on advertisements displayed by untrustworthy websites or allow such pages to show notifications. Do not trust apps and files downloaded from dubious pages, third-party downloaders, P2P networks, etc. Always use official pages and direct links for downloading them.
Deselect unwanted applications (optional downloads and installations) before downloading and installing software. 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 promoting darker page adware:
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Quick menu:
- What is darker page?
- 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 "darker page" (or other recently-installed suspicious browser add-on) and remove it.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by darker page, 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 darker page 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 darker page, 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 be the reason behind decreased computer performance, invaded privacy, diminished browsing experience, and other issues.
What does adware do?
Software of this type displays annoying/intrusive advertisements. Additionally, it can promote fake search engines and gather information.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
They promote various websites, services, products. It is common for adware to be monetized through various affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove darker page adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan the operating system and remove adware. It is recommended to remove adware automatically (with an app like Combo Cleaner) since it can be difficult to achieve that manually. Pretty often, files belonging to adware remain in the system even after the removal.
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