How to eliminate Action Colors from a browser
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is Action Colors?
While analyzing the Action Colors application, we learned that it is a browser extension that shows intrusive advertisements and can read and change all data on all web pages. Apps that generate unwanted advertisements are classified as adware. We discovered Action Colors on a shady website offering to download a "useful" extension.
Action Colors in detail
Action Colors is promoted as an application allowing users to apply different colors to a webpage background. However, it generates intrusive advertisements (banners, pop-ups, coupons, surveys, etc.). It shows ads that can open deceptive websites asking to provide personal information, promoting questionable apps, or even distributing malware.
Additionally, Action Colors can read browsing-related and possibly other information. Its developers may be using it to obtain information that they could sell to third parties, use for marketing purposes, or misuse in other ways. Thus, having Action Colors on a browser may cause problems related to online privacy and other issues.
| Name | Ads by Action Colors |
| 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-type applications tend to be promoted as useful and legitimate apps. However, they always show annoying advertisements that can open untrustworthy websites. Typically, users download and install/add adware without being fully aware of what kind of software it is. Adware developers usually do not disclose the fact that their software generates ads.
More adware examples are Filmedia, ClearBrowser, and Super Colors.
How did adware install on my computer?
Action Colors is promoted on a deceptive website offering to download a supposedly useful application. It gets added to a browser after following the instructions provided by that page. Also, adware is distributed via fake installers, software bundles, and unreliable advertisements (appearing on shady websites).
When software is bundled with adware, installers have "Advanced", "Custom", "Manual", or other settings. Adware gets installed after users finish installations without changing those settings.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Download files and application from official websites and stores. Do not trust unofficial pages, P2P networks, third-party downloaders, and similar sources. Also, do not click on advertisements and fake buttons on shady web pages. Never agree to receive notifications from suspicious pages.
Deselect unwanted apps before downloading/installing programs. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
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Quick menu:
- What is Action Colors?
- 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 "Action Colors" and other suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by action colors, 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 action colors 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 action colors, 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, adware affects computer performance (it slows down a computer) and diminishes the Internet browsing experience. Sometimes, adware can invade privacy and hijack web browsers.
What does adware do?
Advertising-supported applications show unwanted/annoying advertisements. In some cases, they can also manipulate the settings of web browsers and gather information about users.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
In most cases, adware developers monetize adware by participating in affiliate programs. They get paid a commission fee for promoting products, services, websites, etc.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Action Colors adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove adware. Note that it can be difficult to remove adware manually. Files belonging to adware may remain in the operating system even after the removal. Thus, we recommend using Combo Cleaner for adware removal. This application does not leave any leftovers behind.
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