How to remove the Dark-View adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is Dark-View?
Our team has discovered the Dark-View browser extension on a deceptive website claiming that it might be required to install this app (for an unspecified reason). We have examined Dark-View and found that it is an advertising-supported application - it generates unwanted advertisements.
More about apps like Dark-View
Typically, apps like Dark-View display ads used to promote various scams, questionable websites, applications, etc. They generate pop-ups, banners, coupons, and other ads to promote them. It is important to mention that advertisements displayed by the adware can be designed to run certain scripts and download/install unwanted applications.
In some cases, adware-type apps change the web browser's settings (they hijack web browsers), such as the default search engine, new tab page, and homepage to a fake search engine. Fake search engines can generate misleading results and show results generated by shady (or legitimate) search engines.
| Name | Ads by Dark-View |
| 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 can be used to gather personal information such as credit card details, passwords, etc., or browsing-related data like IP addresses, entered search queries, etc. There are plenty of examples of apps Dark-View like GlobalProcesser. For instance, Blocksly, Darker Page, Visible Dark.
How did adware install on my computer?
Dark-View is promoted on a deceptive website and gets added to a browser after following the steps provided on that page. In other cases, adware is distributed using deceptive advertisements, fake installers (for example, fake Adobe Flash Player installers), and installers for other software.
When software is bundled with adware, it has "Advanced", "Custom", or other settings in its installer. Adware gets installed alongside other software when those settings are not changed before finishing the installation process.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Always use official websites and platforms as sources for downloading programs/applications and files. Do not trust apps (and files) downloaded from unofficial pages, P2P networks, third-party downloaders, etc. Check downloaders and installers for "Custom", "Advanced", and other settings, and deselect unwanted apps before downloading and installing programs.
Also, do not click on advertisements and notifications shown by questionable web 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 website offering to install Dark-View:
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Quick menu:
- What is Dark-View?
- 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 Dark-View 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 "Dark-View" and other suspicious browser add-ons and remove them.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by dark-view, 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 dark-view 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 dark-view, 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 cause issues such as diminished web browsing experience, decreased system performance, invaded privacy, altered web browser settings.
What does adware do?
It displays annoying advertisements. Additionally, it can be designed to promote a fake search engine and collect information.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
They make money by promoting various products, websites, and services. Most of them use mainly affiliate programs to monetize adware.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Dark-View adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate adware. It will not leave any leftovers in the system. It is worth mentioning that manual removal does not always work - adware components remain present and running even after the removal. Thus, it is recommended to use apps like Combo Cleaner for the removal.
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