How to remove Video Skipping Over
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is Video Skipping Over?
Video Skipping Over is promoted as the best extension for blocking ads on YouTube. After examining this app, we found that it shows ads instead of blocking them. Thus, we classified Video Skipping Over as adware. Our team has discovered this adware on a shady website.
More about the Video Skipping Over application
Applications like Video Skipping Over can display annoying advertisements that promote shady apps, dubious websites, scams, phishing pages, etc. Trusting websites promoted by adware can lead to financial losses, identity theft, unwanted downloads/installations, and (or) other problems.
Another reason not to have apps like Video Skipping Over on a browser is that they can have the functionality of a browser hijacker. They may change the settings of a web browser to promote fake search engines. Fake search engines can generate misleading results and show results generated by untrustworthy search engines.
| Name | Ads by Video Skipping Over |
| 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
Adware is a type of software that displays annoying advertisements (e.g., banners, coupons, pop-ups). In some cases, it collects information about its users. Gathered data may be misused for malicious purposes. Typically, users install/add adware inadvertently. More adware examples are Finding Solutions, Keep It Dark, and Dark Display.
How did adware install on my computer?
Our team has discovered Video Skipping Over on a website claiming that it may be required to have this app added to a web browser. It gets added after following the instructions provided on that page. Also, adware is distributed using deceptive pages, fake installers, and software bundles.
When adware is distributed using software bundles, installers have "Advanced", "Custom", or similar settings that can be used to deselect optional installations. Adware installs after finishing installations without changing those settings.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Do not finish downloading and installing software until unwanted apps are deselected (it can be achieved using the settings provided in downloaders and installers). Do not trust advertisements or notifications displayed by shady websites. Use official pages and stores to download apps (or files).
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 website promoting Video Skipping Over adware:
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Quick menu:
- What is Video Skipping Over?
- 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 all "Video Skipping Over" and other suspicious extensions, select these entries, and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by video skipping over, 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 and themes". Click "Extensions", in the opened window locate all recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with ads by video skipping over 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 over, 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?
Usually, it shows ads that conceal the contents of visited pages (it diminishes the web browsing experience). Additionally, it can slow down a computer and invade privacy.
What does adware do?
Adware generates various advertisements. Additionally, it can be designed to collect data and have the functionality of a browser hijacker.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Most adware developers participate in affiliate programs. They use adware to promote websites, products, services, etc.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Video Skipping Over adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan the operating system and eliminate adware. It is common that after manual removal, files belonging to adware remain in the system. Thus, we recommend using Combo Cleaner for removal.
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