How to remove the Scroll to Top adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is Scroll to Top?
Scroll to Top is described as an application allowing users to quickly get back to the top (or bottom) of the page. We have tested this app and learned that it is an advertising-supported browser extension - it generates advertisements. We also found that Scroll to Top is promoted using a deceptive website.
More about applications like Scroll to Top
Typically, apps like Scroll to Top generate pop-ups, banners, coupons, or other ads while they are present. A big part of those ads promotes various scams, questionable websites, applications, etc. It is important to mention that adware can display advertisements designed to run certain scripts and download or install unwanted applications.
Additionally, apps of this type can promote fake search engines. They can hijack a web browser by changing its settings (the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page). Fake search engines can promote shady websites (generate misleading results) and show results generated by untrustworthy search engines.
| Name | Ads by Scroll to Top |
| 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. |
Unwanted applications in general
One more reason not to trust apps like Scroll to Top is that they can gather browsing-related and even personal information. More adware examples are Encyclopedia Wanderer, Ad Block Ultra, Dark It Online. It is common for them to be promoted as useful applications.
How did adware install on my computer?
Scroll to Top gets installed after downloading it from its official page or a deceptive page and completing the installation steps. More examples of methods used to distribute adware are designing shady advertisements to download or install it or bundling adware with other software.
When software is bundled with adware, it has "Advanced", "Custom", or other settings in its installer. Adware gets installed after finishing the installation process without changing those settings.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Download applications and files from official websites and platforms (and use direct download links). Do not use P2P networks, unofficial pages, third-party downloaders, and similar sources to download any files/programs. Check downloaders and installers for settings allowing to deselect unwanted apps before downloading or installing software.
Do not click on advertisements displayed on/by questionable websites. Also, do not trust notifications delivered by shady websites. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Shady web pages promoting Scroll to Top adware:
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Quick menu:
- What is Scroll to Top?
- 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 "Scroll to Top", and other suspicious browser add-ons, and remove them.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by scroll to top, 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 scroll to top 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 scroll to top, 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?
It can slow down a computer, diminish the web browsing experience (by covering website contents with shady ads), invade privacy, manipulate the settings of a web browser, and cause other problems.
What does adware do?
It bombards users with annoying advertisements. In some cases, it also changes the settings of a web browser and gathers browsing-related and other information.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Most of them monetize adware via affiliate programs. They use adware to promote various products, websites, services, etc.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Scroll to Top adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove adware from it. It is worth mentioning that manual removal does not always work - files or other components belonging to adware remain present even after the removal. Thus, it is recommended to remove adware with Combo Cleaner.
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