How to remove the Video Skipping Ads adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is Video Skipping Ads?
Video Skipping Ads is promoted as the best extension for blocking ads on YouTube. We have discovered this app on a deceptive page asking us to "add extension" to complete the process. After adding and inspecting the Video Skipping Ads app, we found that it generates advertisements - it operates as an advertising-supported application.
Video Skipping Ads in detail
Most adware-type apps downloaded from shady websites display banners, pop-ups, coupons, or other ads designed to promote various scams, questionable apps, websites, etc. In some cases, clicking those ads downloads (or even installs) unwanted software (for example, browser hijackers).
It is worth mentioning that adware can hijack a web browser by changing its settings. Most browser-hijacking apps promote fake search engines that promote shady websites or generate results by untrustworthy search engines. Also, these apps keep their settings unchangeable until they are no longer present (installed/added).
| Name | Ads by Video Skipping Ads |
| 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
Adware displays annoying advertisements (usually, those ads cover the contents of visited pages). It can have the capability to manipulate the settings of the affected web browser and (or) gather various information. Thus, it is advisable not to trust software of this type. More adware examples are Healthiness, View Dark, and Extra-Dark.
How did adware install on my computer?
Video Skipping Ads is promoted via a deceptive website (although it also has an official download page). It gets installed after following the provided instructions. It is also common for adware to be distributed via shady advertisements designed to run certain scripts and downloaders/installers for other software.
Software bundled with adware has "Advanced", "Custom", "Manual", or similar settings (or ticked checkboxes) in its downloader/installer. Unexpected installations happen when software gets installed without changing those settings.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Do not complete downloads and installations until unwanted apps (included in downloaders/installers) are deselected. Do not click on advertisements that appear while visiting dubious, questionable pages or give such pages permission to show notifications. Also, always use official pages and direct links as sources for downloading apps/files. Avoid using other sources.
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 Video Skipping Ads:
Official download page:
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Quick menu:
- What is Video Skipping Ads?
- 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 "Video Skipping Ads" and other recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, and remove them.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by video skipping ads, 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 video skipping ads 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 video skipping ads, 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?
In most cases, adware slows down a computer and (or) diminishes the web browsing experience by displaying intrusive advertisements. Also, it can invade privacy or cause other problems related to online privacy/browsing safety.
What does adware do?
Advertising-supported software/adware displays advertisements (e.g., banners, coupons, pop-ups). In some cases, it also changes the settings of a web browser and (or) collects data.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
They use adware to promote various web pages, services, products, etc. Most adware developers use affiliate programs to monetize their software.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Video Skipping Ads adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan the operating system and eliminate adware. It will not leave any files or other components belonging to the adware, which often happens when adware is removed manually.
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